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Rogue Rowing

EIN 93-1320571 · Ashland, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak18 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE ARE A COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION THAT INSPIRES, SUPPORTS A PASSION FOR THE SPORT OF ROWING. WE DEVELOP COMPETITIVE AND RECREATIONAL ROWERS AT ALL LEVELS, EMBRACING FUN, TEAMWORK, TRUST, MUTUAL RESPECT BY ENGAGING MEMBERS' TALENTS, TIME AND RESOURCES.

Income
$22,560
Spending
$199,747
Spent on programs
57%
Reserves
-0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
6
Volunteers
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 18 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 33% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 785% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 85% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    57% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 96% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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. $62,276 spent. YOUTH (JUNIOR) ROWING PROGRAM IS OFFERED TO KIDS IN GRADES 6 TO 12 DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR AND SUMMER. APROXIMATELY 100 STUDENTS PARTICIPATE DURING THE YEAR. IN ADDITION, THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 70 STUDENTS WHO TRAVEL FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY TO PARTICIPATE IN A THREE WEEK LONG CAMP WITH ROGUE ROWING COACHES. THEY LEARN ROWING TECHNIQUE, TEAMWORK, WATER SAFETY, THE DISCIPLINE REQUIRED TO DEVELOP FITNESS AND TO BE A COMPETITIVE ROWER. THEY LEARN HOW TO HANDLE EQUIPMENT AND HOW TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS. THEY LEARN HOW TO DEVELOP AND CARRY OUT A RACE STRATEGY, HOW TO PREPARE MENTALLY AND HOW TO TAKE CARE OF THEIR BODIES WITH GOOD NUTRITION, EFFECTIVE TRAINING WITH ATTENTION TO INTENSITY AND RECOVERY.
  2. $25,541 spent. ROWING LESSONS TO PARTICIPANTS. SESSIONS ARE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE TECHNIQUE AND ENHANCE FITNESS. WE ACCEPT ANY AGE AND BACKGROUND INTO THIS PROGRAM BY GIVING DISCOUNTS AND CREDIT TO THOSE IN NEED. THIS EXTENDS THE PROGRAM TO ABOUT 100 ADDITIONAL INDIVIDUALS WHO RECEIVE LESSONS TO IMPROVE THEIR SKILLS. THOSE WHO ARE INTERESTED,ARE ALLOWED TO TEST THOSE SKILLS AT COMPEITIOTNS ON THE US WEST COAST. THE CLUB SUPPORTS ITS ROWERS BY ACQUIRING AND MAINTAINING ROWING EQUIPMENT OF ALL KINDS INCLUDING SHELLS OF ALL SIZES, OARS, LAUNCHES AND ENGINES WHICH ARE USED TO GIVE COMPLETE EXPERIENCE TO EVERY ROWER.
  3. $25,541 spent. LEARN-TO-ROW CLINICS INTRODUCE COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO ROWING. 100S OF INDIVIDUALS ARE PROVIDED THE CHANCE TO TRY ROWING NO MATTER THEIR BACKGROUND OR ABILITY. THESE OPPORTUNITIES RANGE FROM ONE-DAY CLINICS TO LESSONS THAT RUN FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR. IN ADDITION, THE CLUB PROVIDES LEARN TO ROW OPPORTUNITIES FOR AN ADAPATIVE PROGRAM. ADAPTIVE ROWING IS THE SPORT OF SWEEP ROWING OR SCULLING FOR PEPLE WITH PHYSICAL OR INTELLECTUAL IMPAIRMENTS. AN ADAPTIVE ROWER IS A ROWER WHO REQUIRES MODIFICATIONS TO EQUIPMENT, COACHING AND PROGRAM STRUCTURE TO ALLOW FOR MAXIMUM EFFECTIVENESS OF THE ROWING STROKE. AN ADAPTIVE ROWER MAY BE A PERSON WHO HAS, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO: LIMB AMPUTATION, JOINT LIMITATIONS, BLINDNESS, VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS, PARAPLEGIA, QUADRIPLEGIA, MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, PARKINSON'S, CEREBRAL PALSY, SPINA BIFIDA, DOWN SYNDROME, POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD), TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI) OR AUTISM.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 October 2002.

    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.

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