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.
Form
990
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Dr Eric Isselhardt CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $170,000 |
Mark Adams Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Katherine Ballard Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Allegra Griffiths Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Hennessy Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Savage Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $672,152 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $11,099 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $413,452 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $119,548 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,543,465 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $95,265 |
Payroll taxes | $157,036 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $10,138 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $33,169 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $241,433 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,228 |
Office expenses | $53,821 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $119,438 |
Travel | $50,562 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $154,766 |
Insurance | $150,050 |
All other expenses | $8,624 |
Total functional expenses | $3,904,829 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $334,180 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $644,935 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $56,937 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,968,388 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $136,956 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $229,879 |
Total assets | $5,371,275 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $91,473 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $92,464 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $1,473,746 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,657,683 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,194,056 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,519,536 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $5,371,275 |
Over the last fiscal year, New England Science & Sailing Foundation Inc has awarded $669,042 in support to 10 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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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 |