TO EMPOWER STUDENTS WITH A LOVE OF LEARNING THROUGH OCEAN-BASED EXPERIENTIAL PROGRAMS THAT SERVE SCHOOLS, TEACHERS, AND FAMILIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.6M
+4.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$665K
-0.6% YoY
Grant Count
13
+30.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$51K
-23.6% YoY
About New England Science & Sailing
Based on IRS filings
New England Science & Sailing is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in STONINGTON, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants totaling $665K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,629,315 | $5,371,275 | $5,888,909 |
| Revenue | $4,106,993 | $3,562,102 | $4,082,474 |
| Expenses | $4,108,030 | $3,904,829 | $3,954,282 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,286 | $4,022 | $-6,766 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from New England Science & Sailing
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation STEM Education Grant
NEW ENGLAND SCIENCE & SAILING
Amount
$2,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
NOAA B-WET (Bay Watershed Education and Training) Program - New England Region
NEW ENGLAND SCIENCE & SAILING
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Wireless Zone Foundation for Giving Grant
NEW ENGLAND SCIENCE & SAILING
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Plainfield School District ($133,350), Groton Public Schools ($131,890), Natchaug Hospital School System ($105,195).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NEW LONDON PUBLIC SCHOOLS NEW LONDON, CT | TUITION DISCOUNT | $67,333 |
| NORWICH PUBLIC SCHOOLS NORWICH, CT | TUITION DISCOUNT | $13,930 |
| NEW LONDON PARKS AND REC DEPT CONNECTICUT, CT | TUITION DISCOUNT | $8,383 |
| THE FRIENDSHIP SCHOOL WATERFORD, CT | TUITION DISCOUNT | $67,333 |
| NATCHAUG HOSPITAL SCHOOL SYSTEM MANSFIELD CENTER, CT | TUITION DISCOUNT | $105,195 |
| NEW LONDON DROP-IN LEARNING CENTER NEW LONDON, CT | TUITION DISCOUNT | $22,890 |
| VESTA CORPORATION NORWICH, CT | TUITION DISCOUNT | $26,752 |
| PLAINFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT PLAINFIELD, CT | TUITION DISCOUNT | $133,350 |
| SALVATION ARMY BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB ATLANTA, GA | TUITION DISCOUNT | $23,884 |
| GROTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS MYSTIC, CT | TUITION DISCOUNT | $131,890 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR ERIC ISSELHARDT | CEO | 40 | $146,686 |
| KATHERINE BALLARD | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ALLEGRA GRIFFITHS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL HENNESSY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL SAVAGE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PETER WILD | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BILL FOLLETT | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CAL BUXTON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DR STEVEN ADAMOWSKI | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BRAD AGLE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| HELEN GARTEN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CARTER GOWRIE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BRIAN GINEO | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| YVETTE RAMOS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JANE LEIPOLD | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KEVIN COSTELLO | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DR STEPHEN LARCEN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| STEVE HAZARD | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL LOBDELL | PRESIDENT & | 2 | — |
| MARK ADAMS | BOARD CHAIR | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New England Science & Sailing?
New England Science & Sailing is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in STONINGTON, CT. It holds $5.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is New England Science & Sailing?
As of 2024, New England Science & Sailing holds $5.6M in total assets with $4.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 13 grants totaling $665K in 2024.
Where does New England Science & Sailing operate?
New England Science & Sailing has awarded grants in Connecticut, Georgia, New York, Rhode Island.
What size grants does New England Science & Sailing award?
In 2024, New England Science & Sailing awarded 13 grants totaling $665K — an average of about $51K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is New England Science & Sailing's EIN?
New England Science & Sailing's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0245251. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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