We are committed to equal access for every student
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While most school rowing programs are supported by hefty student dues, ETHS Rowing is committed to a dues-free program to ensure equal access for every student.
We are thankful that ETHS provides funding for coach stipends and transportation to practices, however it takes a lot more to get our kids on the water. Your donations support student athletes by covering regatta fees, equipment costs, and more which are not currently funded by the ETHS.
Ways to support us
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By Credit Card
When donating via our ETHS Rowing Web Store, 100% of your donation funds directly into our Rowing Club.
Does your workplace offer a donation matching program?
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By Check
100% of your donation funds directly into our Rowing Club
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Make checks out to:
ETHS Athletics
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Memo Line must say:
Rowing or ETHS Rowing
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If mailing in checks, send to:
ETHS Athletic Department, 1600 Dodge Ave., Evanston, IL, 60201
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THROUGH A 501c 3
Donor Advised Fund contributions can be made to:
ETHS District 202 Educational Foundation
Tax ID: 30-0395044
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Donation Use line must say:
ETHS Rowing Team
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Donations are 100% tax deductible. Donations sent directly to ETHS will not automatically generate a donation receipt, but one can be requested via the ETHS Business Office
Why do we fundraise?
Here’s a look at some of the expenses we can cover, dues-free for our athletes, with your support:
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Overnight Regattas: $15,000 (per season)
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Day Regattas: $6,000 (per season)
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Trailer to transport racing shells: $7,000 used, $15,000 new
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8-person rowing shell: $5,000+ used, $40,000 new
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New sweep oar: $500 each, $4,000 total
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Team meals and regatta food: $3,000 per season, $6,000 total
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New Coxbox kits: $1,100 each
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Gasoline for outboard motors: $500 per season, $1000 total
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Uniforms: $135 each
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Workplace Matching Donation Programs
Many workplaces offer matching programs for charitable donations. Therefore, if you or someone in your network were to give $100, by using a workplace matching program, that $100 donation has the potential to be doubled to $200 depending on the matching program. To find out if your workplace offers this program, contact your company HR or other administrators.
