NEW ENGLAND SCIENCE & SAILING FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 300245251 501(c)(3) Recreation & Sports

STONINGTON, CT

Total Revenue
$4,106,993
Total Expenses
$4,108,030
Total Assets
$5,629,315
Net Assets
$3,727,300
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2004
Legal Domicile
CT
Principal Officer
MICHAEL LOBDELL
Phone
8605359362
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

NEW ENGLAND SCIENCE & SAILING FOUNDATION INC, founded in 2004, is a community nonprofit in the Recreation & Sports sector that reported $4.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 15% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

TO EMPOWER STUDENTS WITH A LOVE OF LEARNING THROUGH OCEAN-BASED EXPERIENTIAL PROGRAMS THAT SERVE SCHOOLS, TEACHERS, AND FAMILIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,612,377 Revenue: $897,299

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...

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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.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,038,825 Revenue: $578,113

NESS'S OPEN ENROLLMENT SUMMER PROGRAMS ARE FOR STUDENTS AGES 4-17. THE PROGRAMS RUN FOR 11 WEEKS FROM JUNE THROUGH AUGUST AND ARE STAFFED BY FULL-TIME AND SEASONAL EDUCATORS. STUDENTS CAN REGISTER...

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NESS'S OPEN ENROLLMENT SUMMER PROGRAMS ARE FOR STUDENTS AGES 4-17. THE PROGRAMS RUN FOR 11 WEEKS FROM JUNE THROUGH 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.

Program 3
Expenses: $657,577 Revenue: $365,946

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...

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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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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,222,649
Program Service Revenue $1,841,358
Investment Income $3,286
Other Revenue $39,700
TOTAL REVENUE $4,106,993

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $726,683
Salaries & Benefits $2,408,559
Fundraising Expenses $380,808
Program Expenses $3,308,779
Other Expenses $972,788
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,108,030

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,106,993 $3,562,102 +0.2%
Expenses $4,108,030 $3,904,829 +0.1%
Net Income $-1,037 $-342,727 -1.0%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
17
Independent Members
16
Employees
85
Volunteers
80

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$146,686
Total Directors
20
$146,686
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DR ERIC ISSELHARDT CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$146,686 $0 $146,686
KATHERINE BALLARD DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLEGRA GRIFFITHS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL HENNESSY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL SAVAGE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER WILD DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL FOLLETT DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAL BUXTON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR STEVEN ADAMOWSKI DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRAD AGLE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HELEN GARTEN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARTER GOWRIE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN GINEO DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
YVETTE RAMOS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANE LEIPOLD DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN COSTELLO DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR STEPHEN LARCEN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE HAZARD VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL LOBDELL PRESIDENT & 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK ADAMS BOARD CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $4,106,993 $4,108,030 $5,629,315 $-1,037
2023 $3,562,102 $3,904,829 $5,371,275 $-342,727
2022 $4,082,474 $3,954,282 $5,888,909 $128,192
2021 $3,618,390 $2,913,629 $5,613,617 $704,761
2020 $2,698,770 $2,966,920 $4,886,018 $-268,150
2019 $3,309,950 $3,420,010 $5,196,542 $-110,060
2018 $3,213,541 $3,378,718 $5,266,478 $-165,177
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