named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
New York Architects' Regatta
Annual sailing competition for architecture and design firms in New York, featuring J-80 and J-24 class races, fostering community engagement and fundraising for charitable purposes
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 2 activities
- Organizing the New York Architects' Regatta eventHosts an annual or biennial sailing regatta on the Hudson River, typically involving 25 participating boats, with pre- and post-race events such as a Skippers' Meeting & Cocktail Party at venues like the New York Yacht Club and Pier 66. The event includes professional sailing competition, networking opportunities, and fundraising components.
- Providing educational programs about sailing and water environmental preservation for childrenOffers educational initiatives focused on sailing and environmental stewardship of waterways, specifically targeting underserved or needy children, supported through funding raised by the regatta.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Funding community organizations for waterfront access and environmental programsRaises funds through the regatta and provides financial support to community-based organizations working on waterfront access, youth development, environmental preservation, and aquatic activities. In 2025, awarded grants to organizations including Rocking the Boat, The American Small Craft Association, Blue Horizons, and The Harbor School's sailing program.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$152K
Contributions & grants$109K72%
Program service revenue$43K28%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$154K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$117K
balance sheet
Total assets$4K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$4K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -16.8%
relationships · 48
Who they work with
- Allen + Killcoyne Architects Partner — Organization where Dan Allen is a partner and from which leadership support for the foundation is drawn.
- American Yacht Club Partner — Organization in Rye, NY, of which Dan Allen is a member and with which the regatta community is connected.
- Atlantic Yachting Partner — Supplemented the boat fleet when registration exceeded available boats for the 2025 Regatta.
- BKSK Architects Partner — Participating team in multiple editions of the New York Architects' Regatta.
- Blue Horizons Partner — Received a grant from the Foundation in 2025.
- Brooklyn Boatworks Partner — Supported by the New York Architects' Regatta Foundation in delivering boat building programs to middle school students to develop skills and positive behavior.
- Cerami Partner — Organization where Charles Prettyman is a senior associate and from which foundation leadership is drawn.
- Cetra Ruddy Partner — Participating team in multiple editions of the New York Architects' Regatta.
- Community-Word Project Partner — Organization supported by the New York Architects Regatta Foundation; highlighted in a foundation report.
- Daniel Frisch Architecture Partner — Firm founded by Daniel Frisch, who serves as vice president of the foundation.
- Daniel Frisch Architecture Partner — Participating team in multiple editions of the New York Architects' Regatta.
- Draftwork, LLC Partner — Organization led by Christopher T. LaSala, who serves as secretary of the foundation.
- Entuitive Partner — Participating team in multiple editions of the New York Architects' Regatta.
- Facebook Network — Uses Facebook as a platform for event updates and public engagement.
- Fuller D’Angelo Architects Partner — Participating team in multiple editions of the New York Architects' Regatta.
- Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Partner — Supported by the New York Architects' Regatta Foundation in promoting waterfront stewardship and raising awareness of sewer overflow issues in the Gowanus Canal.
- Hudson River Community Sailing Partner — Hosts and supports the NY Architects' Regatta by providing boats, equipment, race management, and logistical support for the event.
- Hudson River Community Sailing Partner — Hosts the 2026 New York Architects' Regatta in collaboration with The New York Architects' Regatta Foundation Ltd.
- Hudson River Community Sailing Partner — Provided race management and sailing expertise for the 2025 Regatta.
- Hudson River Community Sailing Partner — Provides boats and sailing support for the New York Architects Regatta.
- Hudson River Community Sailing Partner — Supported by the New York Architects Regatta Foundation through fundraising.
- Hudson River Community Sailing Partner — Supported by the New York Architects' Regatta Foundation in developing leadership and academic success in underserved youth through sailing education.
- Lerch Bates Partner — Sponsored a boat and the post-race party for the 2025 Regatta.
- Lightbox Studios Partner — Participating team in the Industry Partners Regatta.
- Lutron Partner — Participating team in the Industry Partners Regatta.
- Marvel Architects Partner — Participating team in multiple editions of the New York Architects' Regatta.
- New York Yacht Club Partner — Hosts the pre-race gathering and skippers’ meeting for the 2026 Regatta.
- New York Yacht Club Partner — Organization of which Dan Allen is a member and with which the regatta community is affiliated.
- Pellettieri Stone Carvers Academy Partner — Organization the Regatta plans to support through funding or partnership.
- Pellettieri Stonecarvers’ Academy Partner — Supported by the New York Architects' Regatta Foundation in its efforts to promote traditional stone carving techniques and awareness.
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
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- Sailing Education for Youth Engagement and Environmental Stewardship 40 orgsmethodology: sailing-education-youth-outreachBy using sailing education as a platform, the foundation engages underserved youth and fosters environmental stewardship of waterways, because experiential learning in natural settings creates lasting behavioral change and community impact.shared approach: Experiential Learning Through Sailing →
- Event-Based Fundraising with Professional Community Engagement 26 orgsmethodology: event-based fundraisingBy organizing an annual sailing regatta for architecture and design professionals, the foundation raises funds and deepens engagement, because combining professional identity with a shared passion (sailing) increases participation, donor commitment, and community impact.shared approach: Recreation-Based Community Engagement →
- Inclusive Participation Through Expert Instruction 21 orgsmethodology: inclusive-participation-through-trainingBy pairing non-sailor participants with professional instructors, the foundation enables broad inclusion in the regatta, because lowering skill barriers through expert support increases accessibility and engagement across diverse professional and experiential backgrounds.shared approach: Access Through Community Co-Production →