CRRC is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt volunteer organization, committed to promoting an understanding and appreciation of the sport of rowing through it’s middle school and high school Learn-to-Row programs, Junior (high school) competitve rowing program,  and  WeCanRow program for female cancer survivors.

CRRC’s business model is organized to generate sufficient income from program fees and rack rentals to cover annual operating expenses. CRRC does not include equipment purchases, scholarships or boathouse construction/improvement expenses in the operating budget. CRRC fundraises separately for equipment purchases, scholarships and boathouse capital improvements.  In addition to fundraising, support for CRRC comes from community sponsors and individual donors.