Boston Rowing Federation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The primary purpose of Boston Rowing Federation, Inc. (BRF) is to foster, encourage, and support participation in Olympic and senior world championship rowing competitions and training for these events. Since its formation, BRF has fostered international amateur sports competition by supporting and developing elite athletes with the potential to compete in the Olympics, Paralympics and senior world championships.
- Income
- $24,149
- Spending
- $6,673
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 85%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $846 spent. Boston Rowing Federation, Inc. fosters international amateur sports competition by supporting and developing elite athletes with the potential to compete in the Olympics, Paralympics and senior world championships by providing: - Training plans, daily coaching and support to athletes; - Grants to assist athletes with training and travel expenses; - Physical therapy and chiropractic services related to training and competing; - Nutritional and performance testing; - Equipment necessary to compete; and - Networking to assist athletes with finding gainful employment and housing opportunities that allow them to live and train in the greater-Boston area. Participants in BRF's programs must be of suitable age to compete in international competition, demonstrate the potential to be a medal contender at the Olympics or Paralympics, and make a multi-year commitment to training in Boston in order to receive support from BRF. Prospective BRF athletes submit a written application along with their rowing histories, and their candidacy is reviewed and approved by the BRF Performance Committee in consultation with qualified experts who may include national team coaches, the U.S. Rowing High Performance Director, and senior university rowing coaches. BRF expects that applicants for its program will meet U.S. senior team standards, and that applicants will commit to living and training in the greater Boston area for a four-year Olympic competition cycle. BRF expects that only up to around six athletes will qualify for to participate in BRF's program in a four-year Olympic competition cycle. Participants in BRF's programs are expected to train at the highest level and according to best practices. In addition to rowing, there is substantial cross training including weight lifting, yoga, running, biking and skiing. Most coaching is provided by senior level coaches on a volunteer basis, although BRF hires coaches when appropriate and necessary. In total, participants receive between four and twenty hours per week of training.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2017 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2017.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending October 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2022.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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