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Nonprofit · EIN 94-6103108

LAKE MERRITT ROWING CLUB INC

Tax-exempt · OAKLAND, CA 94604

Financials

$256K$215K2023$255K$232K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LAKE MERRITT ROWING CLUB INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
March 31, 2025990$254,944$232,163$22,781$588,881$19,666$569,215
March 31, 2024990$255,774$215,461$40,313$577,441$28,195$549,246
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$10,802
Program service revenue
$241,970
Investment income
$957
Net gain from sales of assets
$50
Net income from sales of inventory
$1,029
Other revenue
$1,215

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$76,722
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$83,551
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$10,445
Occupancy
$18,000
Depreciation
$43,506
Program services (functional)
$83,851
Management and general (functional)
$148,312

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$577,441
Total assets, end of year
$588,881
Total liabilities, end of year
$19,666
Net assets, end of year
$569,215
Land, buildings and equipment
$214,184
Net assets without donor restrictions
$569,215
Gross receipts
$255,263
Employees
12
Volunteers
180
Year formed
2001
State of legal domicile
CA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Terry WheelerPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Kevin KawadaVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Laurie StepheySecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Scott SporteTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Wendy MadierosDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
September Williams MDDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Laurie StepheyDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Andrea MuchinDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Chris GrovesDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Andrew O'BrienDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Rick GallagherPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Kevin KawadaVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Lisa HerrintonSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Scott SporteTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Andrew HollingsworthTreasurer
Trustee or director
4$0
Wendy MadierosDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
September Williams MDDirector
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Laurie StepheyDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Andrea MuchinDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Chris GrovesDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Andrew O'BrienDirector
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1046, OAKLAND, CA 94604-1046
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Scott Sporte, PO Box 1046, Oakland, CA 94604
Signed the 990
Scott Sporte, Treasurer
Phone
(510) 421-3242
Return prepared by
Elizabeth K Steppe

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-6103108 or by the name LAKE MERRITT ROWING CLUB INC.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

To share the joy of rowing with the diverse community of the Bay Area including youth and other interested rowers.

990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • LMRC MEMBER PROGRAMS: OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE OAKLAND AND BAY AREA COMMUNITY, LMRC OFFERS A RANGE OF PROGRAMS FROM NOVICE TO INTERMEDIATE TO COMPETITIVE AS WELL AS RECREATIONAL AND INDEPENDENT SCULLING PROGRAMS ENGAGING APPROXIMATELY 200 MEMBERS ANNUALLY AND WELCOMING ALL REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY
    Expenses $66,945
  • YOUTH ROWING: LAKE MERRITT YOUTH ROWING LMYR OFFERS YOUNGSTERS, AGES 12-18, THE CHANCE TO TRY THE GREAT SPORT OF ROWING ON BEAUTIFUL LAKE MERRITT IN THE HEART OF OAKLAND PARTICIPANTS BUILD TECHNIQUE AND SKILLS IN A FUN, SAFE ENVIRONMENT. NO ROWING EXPERIENCE IS NEEDED. SESSIONS GIVE A POSITIVE, RELIABLE, AFTERSCHOOL EXPERIENCE WITH CONTINUOUS YEARROUND COACHING AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD ROWING SKILLS AND MASTER THIS REWARDING SPORT. SUMMER OFFERS IMMERSIVE, HALF DAY CAMPS FOR ROWERS OF ALL ABILITIES IN WEEKLONG SESSIONS. OVER 100 PARTICIPANTS PER YEAR.
    Expenses $11,710
  • COMMUNITY LEARN TO ROW: LAKE MERRITT ROWING CLUB COMMUNITY LEARN TO ROW PROGRAM IS OFFERED YEAR ROUND TO ALL MEMBERS OVER AGE 18 IN THE COMMUNITY. DESIGNED FOR INDIVIDUALS THAT HAVE LITTLE OR NO ROWING EXPERIENCE. ROWERS MAY BE IN SINGLES OR MAY EXPERIENCE ROWING IN A MULTIPERSON BOAT. THE PROGRAM ENGAGES APPROXIMATELY 100 ADULTS ANNUALLY. IN ADDITION, LMRC OFFERED A LEARN TO ROW PROGRAM TO THE LANEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE COMMUNITY FREE OF CHARGE.
    Expenses $5,196

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025March 31, 2026August 17, 2026Not on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990 on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
94-6103108
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1963
Accounting year ends
March
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$588,881
Income (IRS master file)
$255,263

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2025$254,944$232,163$588,881XML
990March 2024$255,774$215,461$577,441XML
990March 2023$243,923$155,525$572,790IRS
990March 2022$115,800$108,714$548,906IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 94-6103108).

Questions about LAKE MERRITT ROWING CLUB INC

What is the EIN of LAKE MERRITT ROWING CLUB INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LAKE MERRITT ROWING CLUB INC is 94-6103108.
Is LAKE MERRITT ROWING CLUB INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1963.
Are donations to LAKE MERRITT ROWING CLUB INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LAKE MERRITT ROWING CLUB INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of LAKE MERRITT ROWING CLUB INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did LAKE MERRITT ROWING CLUB INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
Who is the principal officer of LAKE MERRITT ROWING CLUB INC?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names Scott Sporte.
Who are the officers and directors of LAKE MERRITT ROWING CLUB INC?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does LAKE MERRITT ROWING CLUB INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $254,944, expenses of $232,163 and total assets of $588,881 at year end.

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