CRF operates with strong fiscal discipline, consistently breaking even on an annual operating basis. Philanthropic investment is what allows us to sustain and strengthen the core of our program. Each year, the capital equipment required to competitively and safely train—boats, oars, ergs, stationary bikes, launches, engines, trucks, and trailers—represents an average annual investment of approximately $250,000.

Equally important, major donor support ensures access. CRF is committed to welcoming students from all schools and all economic backgrounds. To uphold that commitment, we provide approximately $225,000 in scholarships each year so that no student is excluded due to financial need.

We are asking that you consider becoming a Season Sponsor for CRF. Your sponsorship will directly impact our young athletes at a formative moment in their lives. Rowing offers more than athletic training—it provides structure, accountability, teamwork, and resilience. Our athletes carry these lessons well beyond the boathouse, emerging as confident, disciplined young adults prepared to lead with purpose and integrity. To learn more about how your sponsorship would support CRF, visit our case for support: https://rowchicago.com/club/caseforsupport.

Varsity Eight — $50,000
• Name on an existing CRF boat
• Acknowledgment as a Varsity Eight Season Sponsor at the end-of-year banquet
• Reserved premium seating at the end-of-year banquet
• Name/logo displayed on the boat trailer for one year
• Invitation to a special VIP season sponsor reception
• Recognition on a new boathouse donor wall
• Featured as a Varsity Eight Season Sponsor on the CRF website
• 2026 CRF Season Sponsor hats

Varsity Four — $25,000
• Acknowledgment as a Varsity Four Season Sponsor at the end-of-year banquet
• Reserved premium seating at the end-of-year banquet
• Name/logo displayed on the boat trailer for one year
• Invitation to a special VIP season sponsor reception
• Recognition on a new boathouse donor wall
• Featured as a Varsity Four Season Sponsor on the CRF website
• 2026 CRF Season Sponsor hats

Stroke Seat — $15,000
• Acknowledgment as a Stroke Seat Season Sponsor at the end-of-year banquet
• Name/logo displayed on the boat trailer for one year
• Invitation to a special VIP season sponsor reception
• Recognition on a new boathouse donor wall
• Featured as a Stroke Seat Season Sponsor on the CRF website
• 2026 CRF Season Sponsor hats

Power Ten — $10,000
• Acknowledgment as a Power Ten Season Sponsor at the end-of-year banquet
• Invitation to a special VIP season sponsor reception
• Recognition on a new boathouse donor wall
• Featured as a Power Ten Season Sponsor on the CRF website
• 2026 CRF Season Sponsor hats

Coxswain — $5,000
• Acknowledgment as a Coxswain Season Sponsor at the end-of-year banquet
• Invitation to a special VIP season sponsor reception
• Recognition on a new boathouse donor wall
• Featured as a Coxswain Season Sponsor on the CRF website
• 2026 CRF Season Sponsor hats

We would be honored to have you as a sponsor for our 2026 Spring Season. Supporting CRF is an investment in young people at a formative moment in their lives. Through rowing, our athletes gain discipline, resilience, teamwork, and accountability—lessons that extend far beyond the sport and shape the leaders they become.

For stock donations, email Laura Coy at lcoy@williamblair.com. Sponsorship benefits will begin when payment is received. For more information or questions, contact Maida Wallin by phone at 773-495-4523 or maidawallin@rowchicago.com. Venmo (@chicagorowingfoundation).

Season Sponsorships

We are asking that you consider becoming a Season Sponsor for CRF. Your sponsorship will directly impact our young athletes at a formative moment in their lives.