irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $71KTHE FOUNDATION'S INTERCOLLEGIATE OFFSHORE REGATTA (IOR) IS AN INVITATIONAL REGATTA FOR COLLEGE SAILORS. IT IS HELD ANNUALLY BY THE STORM TRYSAIL FOUNDATION AND HOSTED AT LARCHMONT YACHT CLUB. IT BRINGS TOGETHER STORM TRYSAIL KEEL BOAT OWNERS AND COLLEGIATE SAILORS FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO RACE TOGETHER IN A HIGHLY COMPETITIVE REGATTA. INITIALLY ESTABLISHED IN THE EARLY 1970S BY THE CORINTHIANS YC.
- #2 $54KSAFETY AT SEA SEMINARS ARE COURSES FOR JUNIOR SAILORS AND ADULTS THAT TEACH THE PRINCIPLES OF SAILING IN EXTREME CONDITIONS, VESSEL MANAGEMENT, AND CREW SAFETY IN SUCH SITUATIONS, MAN OVERBOARD PROCEDURES, AND BASIC MEDICAL PROCEDURES.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
BYOB Offshore Safety Practice
Heavy air offshore safety training event allowing participants to practice in challenging conditions under supervision.
Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta (IOR)
Annual invitational regatta for collegiate sailors held at Larchmont Yacht Club, featuring owner-coached keelboats and promoting competitive offshore racing education.
Newport to Bermuda fundRACEr
Fundraising sailing event supporting the foundation's educational programs, combining offshore racing with philanthropy.
Safety at Sea Seminars
Training courses for junior and adult sailors covering safety in extreme conditions, man-overboard procedures, vessel management, and basic medical response.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 3 activities
- Develop and distribute free offshore safety education resourcesSupports the creation and distribution of free safety at sea educational materials, including training videos, articles, and quizzes developed in collaboration with US Sailing, enabling participants to qualify for ISAF safety certification.
- Host intercollegiate offshore regattasOrganizes annual invitational offshore regattas for collegiate sailors, including the Larchmont and Great Lakes Intercollegiate Offshore Regattas, in partnership with keelboat owners and yacht clubs. Events feature hundreds of participants—such as 45 teams and over 350 sailors in 2025—and provide no-entry-fee participation and meals through sponsor support, with historical participation from international teams.
- Organize Safety at Sea Seminars for junior and adult sailorsConducts hands-on Safety at Sea Seminars for juniors and adults covering extreme-condition sailing, vessel management, crew safety, man overboard procedures, firefighting, damage control, and medical response. Programs include US Sailing-sanctioned Level 100 and Level 200 courses, with advanced training featuring live abandon-ship drills and storm sail handling, offered nationally with events such as the SUNY Maritime seminar hosting over 250 attendees.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Award Seamanship Bell and Safety Burgees for acts of seamanshipPresents the Seamanship Bell annually to individuals recognized for lifetime achievements in seamanship, resilience at sea, and sharing safety knowledge, such as Tapio Lehtinen. Also awards Safety Burgees to recognize specific acts of seamanship, including rescues and at-sea assistance.
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Youth Outdoor & Conservation Education Scholarships 1 activity
- Fund sailing-related programs and community initiativesProvides grants to support sailing-related programs, including community sailing organizations, Sea Scout ships, and collegiate offshore racing. In 2025, awarded 25 grants totaling $64,000; previously funded the Collegiate Offshore Racing Circuit with nearly $900,000 in grants to acquire ten Figaro2 ocean racing yachts distributed to maritime academies.
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Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
- Host fundraising and awareness eventsOrganizes fundraising and recognition events such as the Annual Legacy Fundraising Dinner, golf tournaments, and celebratory fireworks displays to promote offshore safety education and generate financial support. Events have included a 2019 dinner attracting over 180 attendees and raising more than $100,000, and a 2015 golf tournament with over 100 participants.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$317K
Contributions & grants$285K90%
Program service revenue$55K17%
Investment income$5K2%
Other revenue$-28K
expenses
Total expenses$277K
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead24%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$82K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$585K
Cash$444K
Investments$106K
Liabilities$24K
Net assets$561K
Liquid reserves23.8 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -17.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 8
- ANDREW BERDON — TREASURER
- ANDREW WEISS — TRUSTEE
- DAVID ASKEW — TRUSTEE
- GARY JOBSON — TRUSTEE
- JOHN BROWNING — SECRETARY
- LARS FORSBERG — VICE PRESIDENT
- MIKE TOPPA — TRUSTEE
- RICHARD DU MOULIN — PRESIDENT / VICE CHAIR
relationships · 50
Who they work with
- American Cruise Lines Partner — Donated auction items for the Annual Legacy Fundraising Dinner.
- Annapolis Yacht Club Partner — Hosted the Junior Safety at Sea Seminar in collaboration with the Storm Trysail Foundation.
- Chicago Yacht Club Partner — Co-hosted a fireworks display to celebrate the Race to Mackinac and shared values in offshore sailing.
- Chicago Yacht Club Partner — Collaborates on the Race to Mackinac firework display to support offshore sailing safety and community engagement.
- Chicago Yacht Club Partner — Receives support from the Foundation for the 150th Race to Mackinac firework display.
- Coca Cola Funder — Sponsor of the Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta
- Collegiate Offshore Racing Circuit (COSC) Partner — Receives grant funding to develop intercollegiate offshore racing
- Craft Brewing Co. Funder — Sponsor of the Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta
- Dimension/Polyant Sailcloth Funder — Sponsor of the Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta
- EDHEC Sailing Cup Partner — Joint venture partner providing reciprocal all-expense-paid trips for top college sailing teams between the IOR and EDHEC Sailing Cup
- Flintlock Construction Funder — Sponsor of the Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta
- Gill Funder — Sponsor of the Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta
- Gosling's Partner — Sponsored the event and provided the featured drink, Dark 'n Stormy.
- Houston Yacht Club Partner — Partners to deliver the Texas Safety at Sea seminar under Chris Lewis's chairmanship
- Indian Harbor Yacht Club Partner — Hosted the 2019 Foundation dinner
- Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy Partner — Recipient of Figaro2 racing yacht through grant funding
- Larchmont Yacht Club Partner — Co-organizing authority for the Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta
- Larchmont Yacht Club Partner — Host venue for the Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta.
- Massachusetts Maritime Academy Partner — Recipient of Figaro2 racing yacht through grant funding
- National Sailing Hall of Fame Partner — Provided books as awards for 'most-improved' crew members at the Junior Safety at Sea Seminar.
- New York Maritime (SUNY) Partner — Hosts the annual Hands-On Safety at Sea Seminar
- Newport Golf Club Partner — Hosted the 2015 golf tournament event
- North Sails Partner — Donated auction items for the Annual Legacy Fundraising Dinner.
- Pantaenius Yacht Insurance Funder — Sponsor of the Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta
- Rich Wilson Partner — Collaborated to initiate an intercollegiate offshore program.
- Rolex Funder — Sponsor of the Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta
- Royal Ocean Racing Club Partner — Donated auction items for the Annual Legacy Fundraising Dinner.
- SUNY Maritime College Partner — Hosted the Hands On Safety-at-Sea Seminar and provided logistical support including boat launches operated by students.
- Safe Flight Instruments Funder — Sponsor of the Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta
- Safe Harbor Marinas Partner — Event sponsor for the Annual Legacy Fundraising Dinner.
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strategies · 4
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.
- Blended Learning with Experiential Reinforcement 50 orgsmethodology: blended_learningBy combining online coursework with hands-on, on-the-water training, the foundation ensures foundational knowledge and certification readiness while reinforcing learning through real-world application, because integrated modalities improve retention and preparedness.shared approach: Hybrid Learning Model →
- Inclusive Access via Grants and Mentorship 40 orgsmethodology: inclusive-access-through-grantsBy providing grant-supported programs and mentorship, the foundation expands access to sailing education for those outside traditional yacht club networks, because financial and relational support reduces barriers and fosters diversity in offshore sailing communities.shared approach: Experiential Learning Through Sailing →
- Realistic Environment Safety Training 40 orgsmethodology: realistic-environment trainingBy conducting safety training in realistic offshore conditions and rotating hands-on stations, the foundation prepares sailors for emergency scenarios, because immersive, experiential practice in authentic environments builds muscle memory, teamwork, and crisis response competence.shared approach: Experiential Learning Through Sailing →
- Youth Transition through Educational Regattas 40 orgsmethodology: intercollegiate-transition-to-blue-waterBy using intercollegiate offshore regattas as experiential platforms, the foundation supports the transition of young dinghy sailors to big boat racing and lifelong blue water sailing, because competitive, real-environment engagement fosters skill development, safety awareness, and sustained participation.shared approach: Experiential Learning Through Sailing →