NEW ENGLAND SCIENCE & SAILING FOUNDATION INC
STONINGTON, CT · Recreation & Sports
Mission
THE FIRST 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 OF FUTUR
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds NEW ENGLAND SCIENCE & SAILING FOUNDATION INC
$2.5M in foundation grants on record from 36 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust | $526K | 4 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $441K | 4 |
| Disosway Foundation | $289K | 2 |
| Scripps Family Fund for Education and the Arts | $199K | 8 |
| Brownington Foundation | $190K | 4 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $133K | 4 |
| Edward and Mary Lord Foundation | $120K | 3 |
| Michael M Wiseman and Helen A Garten Charitable Foundation | $95K | 4 |
| American Gift Fund | $75K | 2 |
| Forrest C & Frances H Lattner Foundation | $50K | 1 |
Leadership
MICHAEL LOBDELL — PRESIDENT & CEO (Principal officer)
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