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Illinois Rowing Association

EIN 81-2649511 · Springfield, IL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO STIMULATE AND FOSTER INTEREST IN AND PARTICPATION IN THE SPORT OF ROWING.

Income
$109,771
Spending
$123,108
Reserves
14.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 45% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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 December 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 (3)
  1. THE ILLINOIS ROWING ASSOCIATION EMPLOYED COACHING STAFFIN 2024. THE COACHING STAFF PROVIDED TRAINING, GUIDANCE,AND SAFETY TO 60+ AMATEUR ROWERS AND INTRODUCED MANY ATHLETES TO THE SPORT OF ROWING. THE COACHING STAFF INTEREACTED WITH ATHLETES IN THE GYM ON ERGOMETERS AND ON THE WATER IN ROWING SHELLS, BOTH OF WHICH ARE PROVIDED FOR USE BY THE ILLINOIS ROWING ASSOCIATION.
  2. THE ILLINOIS ROWING ASSOCIATION PROVIDES EQUIPMENT FOR USE BY MORE THAN 60 ATHLETES, WHICH INCLUDES AND IS NOT LIMITED TO ROWING SHELLS,ROWING OARS, ROWING MACHINES, BOAT STORAGE RACKS, AND DOCKS.MAINTAINING, INSURING, AND ACUIRING NEW EQUIPMENT ARE PRIMARY GOALS OF THE ASSOCIATION.
  3. THE ASSOCIATION HOSTS WEBSITES AND MAILING LIST SERVICES TO STAY IN CONTACT WITH ITS MEMBERSHIP BASEOF MORE THAN 60 ATHLETES, THEIR FAMILIES, AND TEAM ALUMNI.THE EXPENSES INCURRED INCLUDE HOSTING FEES FOR THE WEBSITES AND PAYMENT FOR AUTOMATIC EMAIL SERVICE OFFERINGS.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2016.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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 November 4, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Illinois Education Association (Springfield, IL), EIN 37-0343490. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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