Sailing Education Association of Sheboygan Inc
The Sailing Education Association of Sheboygan offers training and education to all that are interested in boating and marine history or preservation. We excel in adaptive sailing by providing opportunities to those with disabilities the ability to sail.
Sailing Education Association of Sheboygan Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,938,756
- +13.2% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $955,783
- -48.2% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $418
- -99.8% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $610,901
- -68.9% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Sailing Education Association of Sheboygan Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $1.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seas Foundation Ltd Sheboygan, WI | Financial Support | $1,350,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,938,756 | $955,783 | $610,901 | — | — | $418 |
| 2024 | $2,595,554 | $1,845,392 | $1,961,296 | $1,350,000 | 1 | $210,443 |
| 2023 | $2,710,502 | $1,110,629 | $1,224,862 | $520,000 | 2 | — |
| 2022 | $2,886,764 | $713,874 | $720,053 | $10,000 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $3,043,659 | $639,193 | $650,508 | — | — | $-267 |
| 2020 | $3,287,011 | $584,916 | $723,913 | — | — | $-4,447 |
| 2019 | $3,591,674 | $765,545 | $830,393 | $25,000 | 1 | $-824 |
About Sailing Education Association of Sheboygan Inc
Based on IRS filings
Sailing Education Association of Sheboygan Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Sheboygan, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. Net investment income was $418.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sailing Education Association of Sheboygan Inc is led by Jerry Slavens, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jerry Slavens
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$59K (2021) → $90K (2025)
Eric Zufelt
Chairman
Secretary → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Brotz
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Bartelt
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jodi Wagner
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Mech
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denise Cornell
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Bemis
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Karen Fischer (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Leslie Kohler (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Jeff Rudolph (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Geoff Rudolph (2019) — Executive Director
- Former: Sandy Howard (2019) — Director
- Former: Tom Atkins (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $90K, to Jerry Slavens (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Sailing Education Association of Sheboygan Inc
How large is Sailing Education Association of Sheboygan Inc?
Sailing Education Association of Sheboygan Inc reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $956K.
What is Sailing Education Association of Sheboygan Inc?
Sailing Education Association of Sheboygan Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Sheboygan, WI. It holds $2.9M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Sailing Education Association of Sheboygan Inc operate?
Sailing Education Association of Sheboygan Inc has awarded grants in Rhode Island, Wisconsin.
What is Sailing Education Association of Sheboygan Inc's EIN?
Sailing Education Association of Sheboygan Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5479135. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 23, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 27, 2026)
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