Support Lake Merritt Rowing Club

Youth Rowing

Youth Rowing

Make a donation to Lake Merritt Rowing Club Today!

LMRC is a member-supported, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization open to all members of the Bay Area community. Your donation to LMRC can directly support the following areas of the Club: Youth Rowing, Community Learn-to-Row Fund, Equipment Fund or General Operations.

LMRC EIN #94-6103108

Your donation to LMRC can be dedicated to one or all of the following causes:

Youth Rowing Programs

Donations to LMRC’s youth rowing programs bring the great sport of rowing to East Bay middle school and high school students. Through the generosity of LMRC donors and our community partners, scholarships are made available for community young people who may not have otherwise had the opportunity to try this rewarding and challenging team sport.

Community Learn-to-Row Fund

LMRC believe’s that everyone in our community who wants to row should be able to row, regardless of background or economic circumstance. Access to affordable Learn-to-Row options are possible with donations to this fund.

The Equipment/General Fund

Donations will directly augment the club’s purchasing budget and allow our Equipment Committee to accelerate the replacement of our aging boats and equipment.

For donors of $250 or more, there are opportunities to name a club sweep oar ($250), sculling oars ($350) or a boat ($2000 to $5000). For more information, email the LMRC Board Secretary.

Though our annual membership fees cover a portion of equipment maintenance/replacement and community outreach, our other expenses - rent, insurance, maintenance, salaries, administration – consume the lion’s share of our dues.