named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Boat Raffle
Each year, the society constructs or restores a classic wooden boat, which is raffled to raise funds for the Community Boat Shop's operations.
Community Boat Shop Workshops
Hands-on workshops where members learn traditional boatbuilding and restoration techniques while constructing or restoring classic wooden boats.
Educational Outreach Program
Volunteers teach students in grades 2–4 about boat nomenclature and guide them in building and sailing model boats in wading pools at local schools.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 4 activities
- Operating a community boat shop for classic wooden boat building and restorationOperates a community boat shop in Amagansett equipped with tools and machinery for constructing new classic-design boats and restoring vintage watercraft; the shop is open to members on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM and supports member-led projects in wooden boat building and restoration.
- Providing education and outreach on classic boat traditionsOffers educational programs in local schools across four districts, teaching students in grades two through four about boating terminology and guiding them in building sailboat models; has instructed hundreds of students through volunteer-supported outreach efforts.
- Raffling a newly built classic-style boat annually to support operationsBuilds one classic-style boat each year and raffles it as a fundraising initiative to support the operating costs of the Community Boat Shop, including hosting a wine and cheese party in December to feature the raffle.
- Restoring and constructing classic wooden boatsEngages members in the annual construction and restoration of classic wooden boats, including ongoing projects such as a 1921 Herreshoff 12 1/2 and a donated Folbot kayak, with work performed at the community boat shop using traditional techniques and materials.
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Historic Vessel and Equipment Preservation 1 activity
- Participating in marine events and public exhibitionsParticipates in local marine events, exhibits classic boats, and hosts open houses to promote public awareness and appreciation of classic boat design and craftsmanship.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$29K
Contributions & grants$18K60%
Program service revenue$3K9%
Investment income$10%
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expenses
Total expenses$51K
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Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$286K
Cash—
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Net assets$286K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -36.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 6
- GABRIEL BROUILLAND — DIRECTOR
- HUGH BROWN — DIRECTOR
- STEVE AMES — DIRECTOR
- STEVE GOLDBERG — DIRECTOR
- STUART CLOSE — DIRECTOR
- THOMAS GALLMEYER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Amagansett School Partner — School district participating in the EECBS student outreach program.
- Anders Langendal Partner — Provided storage for the Tern, a 1921 Herreshoff 12 1/2 boat, in his Greenport shop prior to its donation to the East End Classic Boat Society.
- Breakfast Woodworks Partner — Co-helmed by the architect of the Community Boat Shop, indicating a professional connection through shared expertise in fine woodworking and millwork.
- Hartjen-Richardson Community Boat Shop Partner — Collaborative workspace for building and restoring classic wooden boats.
- Hartjen–Richardson Community Boat Shop Partner — Collaborates to provide a shared space for wooden boat building and skill development.
- Mark Hughes Partner — Donated a 1921 Herreshoff 12 1/2 boat named Tern to the East End Classic Boat Society for restoration.
- Montauk School Partner — School district participating in the EECBS student outreach program.
- Palmer Government — Supplier of the 1967 8 hp single cylinder engine (model PW-27) used in a boat offered for sale by the organization.
- Ray Hartjen Government — Co-founder and president until his passing in 2025; provided guidance in building the Community Boat Shop.
- Richard Davgin Partner — Director of the East End Classic Boat Society who serves as primary contact for membership and operations.
- Sag Harbor School Partner — School district participating in the EECBS student outreach program.
- Springs School Partner — School district participating in the EECBS student outreach program.
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.
- Hands-on Skill Preservation through Restorationmethodology: skills_preservation_through_restorationBy engaging members in the hands-on building and restoration of classic wooden boats, the organization preserves traditional boatbuilding skills because experiential participation ensures authentic transmission of craftsmanship across generations.
- Peer-Led Collaborative Learning Modelmethodology: peer-learningBy integrating beginners with skilled practitioners in collaborative boatbuilding projects, the organization fosters education and skill-sharing because peer-to-peer interaction in real-world contexts enhances learning retention and community ownership of knowledge.
- Youth Maritime Education through Direct Engagementmethodology: hands-on_maritime_educationBy teaching boating fundamentals to elementary students through hands-on model building, the organization cultivates early connection to maritime traditions because direct experiential learning builds foundational understanding and long-term interest.