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All Right Now Rowing Association Inc

EIN 85-3570682 · Menlo Park, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission of All Right Now Rowing Association is to promote and support rowing at Stanford University, the student-athletes, the coaches, and the alumni. The organization aims to inspire and support Stanford Rowing through programs and activities that build inclusivity in the sport, enhance the competitiveness of the Universitys teams, and ensure the unique experience of rowing for Stanford endures. The Rowing Association is organized to support all three rowing teams at Stanford University: men's rowing, women's rowing and women's lightweight rowing.

Income
$666,878
Spending
$89,185
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
12.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
0
Volunteers
20

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

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 87% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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. $36,000 spent. All Right Now Rowing Association provides programmatic support for the Stanford rowing community by contracting individuals (including Stanford rowing coaches, working in their personal capacity outside their university roles) to performmission-related activities such as creating community engagement content and supporting networking initiatives.Total number of independent contractors engaged: 2 (both are coaches on the rowing team); supporting Marketing/Communications and Networking initiativesTotal publications supported: 20+ (e.g., race recaps, team stories - included in communications outlined in "Marketing & Communications" category)Number of bespoke web apps built to supportStanford Rowing networking community: 1Total size of networking community on web app: 100+
  2. $26,648 spent. All Right Now Rowing Association produces newsletters, updates, and other communications to inform and engage the Stanford Rowing community. This includes developing content, maintaining communication channels and distribution lists, anddistributing updates that support and strengthen the rowing program.Number of newsletters: 2 (semi-annual; titled "Boathouse of Champions"); formatted as digital magazine, ~50 pages of content each Number of update email publications to community (upcoming races, events, community news, etc.): 20+Approximate size of audience reached: 2,400
  3. $8,765 spent. All Right Now Rowing Association organizes and supports events that strengthen the Stanford Rowing alumni community and promote engagement with the rowing program. These include rowing-related events and other gatherings of students and alumni that build long-term support for the Stanford rowing programs.Number of events: 31. Head of the Charles (major rowing race) - boat rental and entry fees for alumni competition2. Student & alumni mixer event at Head of the Charles3. San Diego Crew Classic - tent reservation fee for major rowing race100+ attendees across events

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2022.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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