National Rowing Foundation Inc
The National Rowing Foundation's primary mission is to support athletes in pursuit of excellence in the sport of rowing with the goal of promoting usa athletes' participation in world and olympic international competition.
National Rowing Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: National Rowing Foundation Inc gave $1.1M across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $211K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,053,000
- +10.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $210,600
- -11.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $10,450,296
- +19.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (77% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to National Rowing Foundation Inc
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from National Rowing Foundation Inc
Who National Rowing Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was US Rowing Association ($503K). Together the top 5 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 20 (35%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How National Rowing Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 77% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $594K (2022) to $1.6M (2021). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| US Rowing Association West Windsor, NJ | To Support US National Rowing Teams | $503,000 |
| Princeton National Rowing West Windsor, NJ | To Support US National Rowing Teams | $310,000 |
| California Rowing Club Oakland, CA | To Support US National Rowing Teams | $150,000 |
| Saratoga Rowing Association Saratoga Spring, NY | To Support US National Rowing Teams | $55,000 |
| George Pocock Rowing Found Seattle, WA | To Support US National Rowing Teams | $35,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,450,296 | $2,471,669 | $1,183,869 | $1,053,000 | 5 | $833,496 |
| 2024 | $8,760,406 | $1,242,609 | $1,086,089 | $950,000 | 4 | $489,024 |
| 2023 | $7,989,283 | $1,241,003 | $948,401 | $817,546 | 6 | $436,594 |
| 2022 | $7,236,533 | $933,391 | $739,313 | $594,026 | 4 | $291,726 |
| 2021 | $8,809,391 | $2,225,088 | $1,988,263 | $1,575,073 | 1 | $736,601 |
| 2020 | $8,298,060 | $2,163,568 | $1,941,277 | $1,475,378 | 1 | $264,032 |
About National Rowing Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
National Rowing Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Melrose, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $10.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $833K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Rowing Foundation Inc is led by Michael Meehan, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 12 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Meehan
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aquil Abdullah
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Rusher
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward Patton
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Cipollone
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Cashin
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Milam
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Teti
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Martin
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $15K (2025)
James Koven
Co-Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcia Hooper
Co-Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caryn Davies
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Jo Hannafin (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Additional Directors Attached (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Michael Heitner (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Tracy Brown (2020–2021) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $15K, to Tom Martin (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about National Rowing Foundation Inc
How much does National Rowing Foundation Inc give each year?
National Rowing Foundation Inc gave $1.1M across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $950K across 4 grants.
What is National Rowing Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
National Rowing Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $150,000, and its average grant was $210,600, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does National Rowing Foundation Inc give grants?
National Rowing Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (14%) and New York (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Windsor, NJ (2 grants).
Does National Rowing Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on National Rowing Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support US National Rowing Teams" (5 grants).
Who are National Rowing Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
National Rowing Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include US Rowing Association ($503,000), Princeton National Rowing ($310,000) and California Rowing Club ($150,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is National Rowing Foundation Inc?
National Rowing Foundation Inc reported $10.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.
What is National Rowing Foundation Inc?
National Rowing Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Melrose, MA. It holds $10.5M in total assets as of 2025.
What is National Rowing Foundation Inc's EIN?
National Rowing Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-2554312. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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