Two Ways to Support Wisco Rowing

Tax-Deductible Giving: The Stewards of 1874 is an independent 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Gifts are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

Purpose: Provides additional private resources to meet the current needs and opportunities of Wisconsin Men’s Rowing.

Your Gift at Work: Funds can be put to work now. A $100,000 gift can provide up to $100,000 in additional resources for a use designated by the donor to meet current program priorities.

Donor Choice: Donors can select specific current needs they wish to fund—for example, a student-athlete scholarship, coaching support, a boat or other equipment identified as needed by the coaches, or alumni/team activities. Coaches and University staff retain all decisions regarding recruiting, hiring, team selection and program operations.

Current Impact: Wisconsin Rowing needs substantial annual private support—currently $500,000+—to supplement the Athletic Department budget and provide the coaching, student-athlete support, equipment and opportunities needed to compete nationally. Scholarships/student financial awards can only be provided through the Stewards.

Naming Opportunities: Depending upon gift level, donors may create annual or permanent naming opportunities connected to specific program needs.

Endowment Opportunities: Donors may also establish an endowment through the Stewards to permanently support an eligible naming opportunity.

Additional Support: Stewards gifts can support the Wisconsin High Performance training program.

Recognition: Gifts count toward annual Stewards membership levels.

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Tax-Deductible Giving: Gifts are made through the University of Wisconsin Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

Purpose: Builds a permanent endowment designed to provide long-term financial stability and ultimately fiscal independence for Wisconsin Men’s Rowing.

Your Gift at Work: Your gift is invested permanently. Approximately 4.5% of the endowment’s value is credited annually toward the Athletic Department’s funding of Men’s Rowing. This is not additional funding added to Crew’s annual operating budget.

Use of Funds: Donors to the existing Legacy Fund cannot designate the use of their individual gift or how the annual distribution is applied.

Long-Term Impact: The goal is $50 million, building an endowment capable of replacing an increasing portion of Athletic Department funding and ultimately providing Crew greater fiscal independence.

Planned Giving: An important choice for gifts through a will or other estate plans that can build permanent support for future generations.

UW Recognition: Gifts earn recognition toward Badger and Bascom Hill Society levels.

Permanent Investment: The balance of the fund remains invested to provide support for generations to come.

Recognition: Gifts are recognized through UW Foundation giving societies rather than Stewards membership levels.

Invested With: University of Wisconsin Foundation.