New England Science & Sailing Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

New England Science & Sailing Foundation Inc is located in Stonington, CT. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (N67) the organization is classified as: Swimming & Other Water Recreation, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2023, New England Science & Sailing Foundation Inc employed 77 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. New England Science & Sailing Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, New England Science & Sailing Foundation Inc generated $3.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.9m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.2% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, New England Science & Sailing Foundation Inc has awarded 47 individual grants totaling $4,876,909. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE FIRST AND ONLY PROGRAM OF ITS KIND, NESS IS ACCREDITED BY THE NEW ENGLAND ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES (NEASC). NESS OFFERS A STEM- BASED CURRICULUM THAT BUILDS LEADERSHIP, TEAMWORK, CONFIDENCE, AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS THROUGH MARINE SCIENCE, SAILING, POWER BOATING, AND ADVENTURE SPORTS. EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING IS AT THE CORE OF OUR APPROACH, FOSTERING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND AGENCY THROUGH HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES AND REFLECTIVE PRACTICE. EVERY NESS LESSON IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT POSITIVE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING AND ACADEMIC OUTCOMES, CAPITALIZING ON THE INHERENT BENEFITS OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING. OUR PASSIONATE EDUCATORS STRIVE TO CULTIVATE A LOVE FOR LEARNING AND EMPOWER STUDENTS TO TAKE OWNERSHIP OF THEIR EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY, REINFORCING CLASSROOM STUDIES AND NURTURING LIFELONG LEARNING SKILLS. THESE STRATEGIES ARE ESPECIALLY CRUCIAL FOR YOUNG ADOLESCENTS TRANSITIONING FROM THE FAMILIAR TERRAIN OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO THE MORE COMPLEX LANDSCAPE OF HIGH SCHOOL, WHERE THOUGHTS

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE NEW ENGLAND SCIENCE & SAILING FOUNDATION (NESS) IS AN EDUCATION ORGANIZATION WORKING WITH STUDENTS IN GRADES K-12 THROUGH A UNIQUE EDUCATION MODEL THAT COMBINES EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AND ON-THE-WATER EXPERIENCES TO BUILD SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE STANDARDS-BASED AND USE MARINE SCIENCES AND BOATING AS PLATFORMS TO CREATE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. NESS IS ACCREDITED BY THE NEW ENGLAND ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES (NEASC), AND PROGRAMS ARE MAPPED TO THE NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS, THE COLLABORATIVE FOR ACADEMIC, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING STANDARD SET, AND DERIVED FROM THE OCEAN LITERACY PRINCIPLES. THESE EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE IN-CLASSROOM EXPERIENCES AND FIELD TRIPS TO THE NESS CAMPUS AND OTHER SITES WITH WATER ACCESS.


NESS'S OPEN ENROLLMENT SUMMER PROGRAMS ARE FOR STUDENTS AGES 4-17. THE PROGRAMS RUN FOR 11 WEEKS FROM JUNE TO AUGUST AND ARE STAFFED BY FULL-TIME AND SEASONAL EDUCATORS. STUDENTS CAN REGISTER FOR JUST ONE WEEK OR THE ENTIRE SUMMER. THESE PROGRAMS COMPRISE UNIQUE EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING THAT INCLUDES WEEKLY THEMES AND EMBEDDED SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING ELEMENTS, AND ARE DESIGNED AROUND AGE-BASED LEVELS IN SAILING, MARINE SCIENCE, ADVENTURE SPORTS, AND POWERBOATING.


NESS COMMUNITY PROGRAMS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS OF ALL AGES TO PARTICIPATE IN HANDS-ON, EXPERIENTIAL PROGRAMS. VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS, SUCH AS RECREATION DEPARTMENTS, PARTNER WITH NESS TO BRING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO THEIR CLIENTS. NESS ALSO OFFERS ADULT SAILING PROGRAMS, WHICH INCLUDE BEGINNER AND INTERMEDIATE CLASSES. FAMILIES CAN ALSO EXPERIENCE NESS PROGRAMS THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN MANY COMMUNITY- HOSTED EVENTS THROUGHOUT.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Dr Eric Isselhardt
CEO
$170,000
Mark Adams
Director
$0
Katherine Ballard
Director
$0
Allegra Griffiths
Director
$0
Michael Hennessy
Director
$0
Michael Savage
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$339,068
Related organizations$0
Government grants $251,664
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,179,865
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $26,025
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,770,597
Total Program Service Revenue$1,769,078
Investment income $5,368
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $1,740
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$1,346
Net Income from Fundraising Events $16,665
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,562,102

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, New England Science & Sailing Foundation Inc has awarded $669,042 in support to 10 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

OTHER VARIOUS

PURPOSE: TUITION DISCOUNT

$33,318

NEW LONDON PARKS AND REC DEPT

PURPOSE: TUITION DISCOUNT

$18,209

THAMES RIVER MAGNET SCHOOL

PURPOSE: TUITION DISCOUNT

$224,650

NEW LONDON DROP-IN LEARNING CENTER

PURPOSE: TUITION DISCOUNT

$17,950

NATCHAUG HOSPITAL SCHOOL SYSTEM

PURPOSE: TUITION DISCOUNT

$155,500

PLAINFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT

PURPOSE: TUITION DISCOUNT

$180,390
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$3,033,000
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$1,455,641
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Winchester Boat Club
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$1,217,792
Piers Park Sailing Center Inc
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$1,733,739
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$931,006
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$1,193,718
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$900,256
Cambridge Boat Club
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$1,108,663
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$974,500
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$710,081
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$1,028,850
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$854,510
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$818,160
Great Kills Swim Club Inc
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$685,374
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$773,553
South Shore Swimming Club Inc
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$702,952

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