What We Do
The 1873 Fund was founded in 2023, the club’s 150th year, to advance charitable giving in service of the South End Rowing Club’s vitality and longevity.
Our mission is to fund the South End Rowing Club facilities, culture, and community for future generations.
We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished in our first year. Check out our 2024 Annual Report.
The Long View
The South End Rowing Club is a unique San Francisco institution that, for 150 years, has shaped the lives of its members through sport and community. The club’s storied history intersects with that of the city, and the institution continues to adapt and change, while maintaining a fierce dedication to open water recreation and fostering a deep sense of loyalty among its members. The 1873 Fund was created to provide a tax deductible means for members to give back to the club, providing financial resources so that the club can meet future challenges, known and unknown
The Fund’s Giving Principles
The South End Rowing Club is the Fund’s only beneficiary. Allocations to other entities are not allowed.
The fund allocates money to projects approved and requested by the South End Rowing Club Board.
The Fund does not advocate for projects or lobby the Club’s board
Board members of the Fund will see no personal gains from Club projects, the allocation of funds, or management of Fund assets. Benefits accrue only to the Club and its members.
Donations to the 1873 Fund are guarded against loss and will be stewarded in a reasonably conservative financial instruments
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