Dear Donors, Supporters, and Community,

We are excited to share that as of March 1, 2025, the A Most Beautiful Thing Inclusion Fund (AMBTIF) has officially transitioned to a new fiscal sponsor: the Concrete Foundation, Inc., established by Concept2 founders Dick Dreissigacker and Judy Geer.

Over the years, we’ve built a strong partnership with Concept2, perhaps the most world renowned brand in our sport, and the Concrete Foundation, Inc. (operator of Craftsbury Outdoor Center) through our leadership rowing camps, regatta collaborations, and their generous support in providing equipment to young rowers. Given our shared mission of expanding access to rowing – both nationally and globally – this transition positions AMBTIF for even greater growth, sustainability, and long-term impact.

What This Means for You:

  • New Donation Process: Starting today, all donations should be directed to AMBTIF via the Concrete Foundation, Inc. Here’s how to contribute:

    • Online Donations: https://www.amostbeautifulthinginclusionfund.org/giving

    • Check Donations: Make checks payable to Concrete Foundation, Inc. with AMBTIF in the memo line. Mail to: 535 Lost Nation Road, Craftsbury Common, VT 05827

    • Donor Advised Funds: Please search for Concrete Foundation, Inc.  (EIN #20-3794063)  and specify that the donation is restricted to supporting AMBTIF

    • Wire Transfers: Contact Andrea Carpentier, andreac@craftsbury.com, for wire transfer instructions

  • Tax-Deductibility & Past Contributions: All past donations processed through GPRF remain fully tax-deductible, and no action is required on your part. Future donations through Concrete Foundation, Inc. will continue to be 100% tax-deductible.

  • Programs & Partnerships: This transition will not disrupt our programs—our mission remains the same, and with the support of the Concrete Foundation, Inc. we will be able to reach even more young athletes and expand our impact.

We are incredibly grateful to the George Pocock Rowing Foundation (GPRF) for their fiscal sponsorship over the past several years. Their support made it possible for us to introduce thousands of young people from under-resourced communities to rowing and build AMBTIF into what it is today.

If you have any questions about this transition or need assistance with donations, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for being part of this journey – we couldn’t do it without you!

Best,

Arshay