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Vashon Island Rowing Club

Recreational and competitive rowing for vashon island adults and youth.

Vashon, WA EIN: 911486197 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Vashon Island Rowing Club

VIRC provides all those interested in learning the confidence and ability to incorporate the incredible sport of rowing into a lifetime of fitness, fun and friendship in Vashon, Washington. All sizes, all shapes, all incomes, all people are welcome.

Founded
Headquarters
Vashon, WA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1991

Mission

Recreational and competitive rowing for vashon island adults and youth.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar sports & recreation in United States
Program spending This charity: 87%
Peer average: 74%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 89

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.88
Program$0.88
87% to programs beats the peer average (74%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Vashon Island Rowing Club has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
  • GiveRadar's profile for Vashon Island Rowing Club draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical sports & recreation charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Vashon Island Rowing Club is a registered sports & recreation nonprofit based in Vashon, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1991 and has been operating for 35 years. Its EIN is 911486197. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $336K in annual revenue. 39 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Vashon Island Rowing Club's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 911486197. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Vashon Island Rowing Club has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for sports & recreation charities in United States is 89/100.

Vashon Island Rowing Club is located in Vashon, WA, United States. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years.

Based on official tax filings, Vashon Island Rowing Club has $336K in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 74% for sports & recreation charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $781K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Vashon Island Rowing Club is classified as a Sports & Recreation organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $336K in annual revenue. The organization has 39 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Vashon Island Rowing Club. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Vashon Island Rowing Club holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

VIRC provides all those interested in learning the confidence and ability to incorporate the incredible sport of rowing into a lifetime of fitness, fun and friendship in Vashon, Washington. All sizes, all shapes, all incomes, all people are welcome. Vashon Island Rowing Club is classified as a sports & recreation organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1991.

Among sports & recreation charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $336K is below the peer average of $781K.

Yes, donations to Vashon Island Rowing Club are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Vashon Island Rowing Club is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 911486197, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
87% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
7

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

SU
Suzan D•••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (15)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

8 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Jacob Plihal to lead Team USA at Lenny Peters Cup - Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber
Apr 2026
www.vashonbeachcomber.com
Katherine Kelly - Women's Rowing 2023-24 - virginiasports.com
Dec 2025
virginiasports.com
CONGRATULATIONS! 4 West Seattleites headed for US Rowing Youth National Championships - West Seattle Blog...
Jun 2025
westseattleblog.com
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Vashon Island Rowing Club finishes strong on Vancouver Lake - Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber
May 2022
www.vashonbeachcomber.com
Bainbridge Island Rowing center project approaching finish line - Kitsap Sun
Apr 2022
www.kitsapsun.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Fifty Years. Fifty Miles. $50,000. That’s the plan. - Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber
Jul 2021
www.vashonbeachcomber.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Masters women dominate at Husky Open regatta - Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber
Apr 2017
www.vashonbeachcomber.com
Rowing club hires New Zealand coach - Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber
Feb 2012
www.vashonbeachcomber.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Sports & Recreation this charity 1,408
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 39 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 39 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1991
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Vashon Island Rowing Club

What is Vashon Island Rowing Club?
Vashon Island Rowing Club is a sports & recreation supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Vashon, United States. VIRC provides all those interested in learning the confidence and ability to incorporate the incredible sport of rowing into a lifetime of fitness, fun and friendship in Vashon, Washington. All sizes, all shapes, all incomes, all people are welcome.
When was Vashon Island Rowing Club founded?
Vashon Island Rowing Club was founded in 1991.
Who leads Vashon Island Rowing Club?
Suzan Dewalt serves as Treasurer.
Where is Vashon Island Rowing Club located?
Headquartered in Vashon, WA, United States.
What is Vashon Island Rowing Club's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
Is Vashon Island Rowing Club trustworthy?
Vashon Island Rowing Club has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Vashon Island Rowing Club's registration number?
IRS EIN: 911486197.
What is Vashon Island Rowing Club's website?
http://www.vashoncrew.com