Help Make Us Stronger

Charitable financial contributions are key to preserve and grow Crew. We need your help to keep out-of-pocket costs low for college students to participate in Crew.

Through the efforts of Crew supporters, Friends aided in financing a fleet of eight-man racing shells with two new additions - the Tom Altenhofen and the Dr. Art Erdman - along with a straight four, two pairs, and two singles. In 2019, Crew acquired two four person racing shells, which will allow everyone to be on the water as our team continues to grow.

How to Donate

  • Become a recurring donor

    Monthly, automatic debits for the amount of your choosing from the account you provide. Recurring donations help us better forecast potential allocations to Crew.

  • Make a one-time donation

    A one-time debit for the given amount from the account you provide.

(See below for fee structures by platform)

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Friends of Minnesota Men’s Crew

3200 Inglewood Ave S, Apt 131

Minneapolis, MN, 55416

Online Donation Fee Structures

Our online donation collection tools such as Square, PayPal, and Venmo charge transaction fees for the convenience.

Square (squareup.com)

Fees = 2.90% + $0.30

  • Checkout Links

  • Subscription Payments

Fees = 2.6% + $0.10

  • POS Swiped or Inserted Payments

PayPal (paypal.com)

Fees = 2.89% + $0.49

  • PayPal Checkout for Donations

Venmo (venmo.com)

Fees = 1.9% + $0.10

  • Venmo Charity Profile Transactions

Friends of Minnesota Crew, Inc.

Friends of Minnesota Men’s Crew Club, Inc. “Friends” was formed in September of 2013. Through engagement and collaboration with alumni and friends of the team, we work to connect and inspire the community of rowing enthusiasts to support and promote men's rowing at the University of Minnesota. 

In July of 2014, the Friends of Minnesota Crew was granted 501(c)(3) tax exempt status by the Internal Revenue Service, thus making contributions to the Friends of Minnesota Crew tax-deductible for federal income tax purposes. The Friends of Minnesota Crew raise money for the Club through specific fundraising events and through direct appeals for funds. These fundraising efforts target the alumni, parents and other supporters of the Club. Fundraising events include sale of concessions at “home” regattas and parent’s weekends, sale of Club merchandise, and soliciting donations of food and other refreshments for the Club’s use at regattas. The Friends of Minnesota Crew is run entirely by volunteers. These volunteers are parents of current Club members, Club members and alumni of the Club. Please join us in supporting the Club!

What do we do for the rowing team?

  • Generate and channel financial aid for UMN Crew

  • Communicate current events and news with parents, alumni, and supporters

  • Organize meals and athlete nutrition at regattas

Rent-A-Rower

Minnesota Crew uses fundraising events such as "Rent a Rowers" to support the sport of rowing and its athletes at the University of Minnesota. Moving, gardening/weeding, landscaping, mowing, raking, and shoveling are the most common requests we receive. Our services are offered in exchange for a tax-deductible donation of $15-20/hour/worker. For inquiries about this fundraising venture, please contact our Fundraising Coordinator - William George at georg803@umn.edu.