named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Deckhand Collaborative Apprenticeship/Training
Hands-on training program for BIPOC and marginalized individuals seeking maritime careers; covers all expenses including safety gear, permits, and licenses, with trainees supporting tugboat crews as additional crew members
Youth Sailing Program
Provides free first-time sailing access to youth ages 7–14 from BIPOC or historically underserved communities in partnership with Sail Rockaway; features a 5-day curriculum with daily sessions from 10am to 4pm
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 2 activities
- Delivers deckhand training for underrepresented adults in the maritime industryOffers comprehensive, hands-on deckhand training focused on tugboat crew support, specifically designed for individuals who identify as BIPOC or from historically marginalized groups, creating alternative career pathways in the maritime trades. The program covers all expenses, including safety equipment, permits, and licenses, and includes multi-day, overnight training sessions where participants serve as crew members alongside professional captains.
- Operates youth sailing programs for underserved communities in New York CityProvides free sailing access and maritime education to youth ages 7–14 from BIPOC or historically underserved communities through a structured 5-day summer program, including hands-on activities and daily sessions from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The program operates annually in New York City, serving cohorts of eight youth per session.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Provides financial and material support for maritime career accessSupports individuals and families from disadvantaged backgrounds in pursuing education and employment in the maritime trades through direct financial and material assistance, enabling participation in training and career advancement opportunities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$216K
Contributions & grants$216K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$193K
Program expenses13%
Admin / overhead49%
Fundraising38%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$28K
Cash$28K
Investments$0
Liabilities$833
Net assets$27K
Liquid reserves1.7 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +319.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- CLAY MAITLAND — PRESIDENT
- HONORABLE JOHN INGRAM — BOARD DIRECTOR
- SOPHIA BROWN — VP/TREASURER
- THOMAS SULLIVAN — SECRETARY
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- New York Maritime Inc. (NYMAR) Partner — Sophia Brown serves as Executive Director on the Board of NYMAR, indicating a leadership connection between the organizations.
- SUNY Maritime College Partner — Collaborates with board members who are alumni and leaders at SUNY Maritime College to support youth access to maritime careers.
- Sail Rockaway Partner — Partner organization co-delivering the summer sail program for youth in New York City.
- Sail Rockaway Partner — Partner organization providing the sailing program location and operational support for youth maritime experiences.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Sailing-Based Youth Development and Engagement 40 orgsmethodology: sailing-based_youth_developmentBy using sailing adventures and immersive maritime experiences, we foster curiosity, personal growth, and career interest among youth, because experiential learning in a challenging environment builds confidence, discipline, and long-term engagement with maritime fields.shared approach: Experiential Learning Through Sailing →
- Barrier-Free, Full-Cost Training Model 21 orgsmethodology: barrier-free_hands-on_trainingBy covering all costs—including equipment, permits, and licenses—we enable full participation in maritime education and career training, because removing financial and logistical barriers ensures that economic disadvantage does not prevent access to skilled trades.shared approach: Earn-While-You-Learn Access →
- Equity-Focused Access to Maritime Careers 21 orgsmethodology: equity-focused_accessBy providing free, hands-on maritime training and career pathways specifically to BIPOC and historically marginalized youth, we increase representation and economic mobility in the maritime industry, because targeted access removes systemic barriers and creates transformative opportunities for underrepresented groups.shared approach: Earn-While-You-Learn Access →