irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $28KCOLLABORATE AND COORDINATE THE RUNNING OF, AND COMMUNICATIONS FOR, JUNIOR SAILING REGATTAS.
- #2 $40KPROVIDE ONGOING TRAINING FOR JUNIOR SAILING INSTRUCTORS WITH THE PRIMARY GOAL OF IMPROVING EFFECTIVENESS OF INSTRUCTION AND PROMOTING SAFETY AND ETHICAL BEHAVIOR.
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Instructor Training Program
Provides ongoing training for junior sailing instructors to improve instructional effectiveness, safety, and ethical behavior.
JSA Regatta Coordination
Collaborates with and coordinates the running of junior sailing regattas across member programs in the Long Island Sound region.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 8 activities
- Administer awards and recognition programs for sailors and instructorsAwards championship and season trophies based on performance in qualifying and open events, provides participation awards for beginner sailors in the Green Fleet, and presents honors for sportsmanship, character, instructional excellence, and overall achievement in sailing.
- Conduct research and publish survey findings on member programsConducts and publishes results from an annual survey of member junior sailing programs to inform coordination and improvement efforts.
- Conduct youth sailing education and testing programsAdministers structured educational initiatives including the Marlinespike Seamanship Award program for youth ages 9–13, Advanced Navigation and Seamanship tests, and the Back-to-Basics Junior Big Boat Cruise program with standardized curricula and materials.
- Coordinate junior sailing regattas and inter-program eventsOrganizes, schedules, promotes, and monitors training clinics, regattas, contests, and meets run by member clubs, including regional championships such as the YRA of LIS Association Championships and the Sears Cup Qualifier. Establishes eligibility criteria, conduct standards, safety practices, and approved sailboat classes for racing.
- Engage in advocacy and policy coordination with national sailing bodiesParticipates in discussions with US Sailing and other regional associations to share best practices, especially regarding safe operation of youth programs during emergencies like the pandemic. Maintains liaison with national class associations for key sailboat types.
- Host safety and skill-building seminars for junior sailorsOrganizes events such as the Junior Safety at Sea seminar to educate young sailors on emergency response and safe operations, led by organizational leadership.
- Sponsor competitive advancement for top-performing sailorsSponsors top finishers from key regattas (e.g., Law Trophy Regatta, Sears Cup) to compete in the Area B Championship and pays entry fees for JSA-sponsored sailors and teams.
- Support beginner sailor development through Green Fleet programmingImplements a dedicated Green Fleet program with separate on-shore base, race schedule, simplified sailing instructions, and participation awards to support age- and skill-appropriate learning experiences for beginner sailors during regattas.
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Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 2 activities
- Convene annual meetings and conferences for program leadersHolds three general membership meetings annually and hosts an annual midwinter conference for Program Chairs featuring speakers on program management and facilitating peer exchange between experienced and new leaders.
- Support instructor recruitment and professional networkingProvides informal assistance with instructor job placement and facilitates information exchange between experienced and new program leaders through conferences and panel discussions.
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Organization Website and Online Platform Management 1 activity
- Facilitate communication and information sharing among member programsPublishes and curates information through its website, social tools, yearbook, and directories of program chairs, instructors, and membership. Organizes dissemination of regatta details, archived results, Notices of Race, and Sailing Instructions.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Provide capacity building and training for junior sailing instructorsOffers workshops, training programs, and professional development opportunities for instructors, including Head Instructor Workshops, Event Management Workshops, and specialized clinics. Supports local instructor certification and curriculum development.
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Amateur Sports Competition Programming 1 activity
- Provide regatta management and registration systemsOperates an online roster registration system and an integrated regatta management and scoring platform for member programs, supporting event logistics and participant tracking.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$167K
Contributions & grants$152K91%
Program service revenue$11K7%
Investment income$4K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$172K
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$94K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$224K
Cash$198K
Investments$0
Liabilities$6K
Net assets$218K
Liquid reserves13.8 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -18.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT WHITTREDGE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 30 | $69K |
board members · 14
- ALIM GAFAR — VICE CHAIRPERSON
- BRAD THOMPSON — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID NEELY — SECRETARY
- ELLEN ZARCHIN — BOARD MEMBER
- GEORGE CATALLO — BOARD MEMBER
- HENRIETTE ROHL — VICE CHAIRPERSON
- IRA BIGELEISEN — BOARD MEMBER
- MELISSA CHICKERING — BOARD MEMBER
- MELISSA WIRTH — BOARD MEMBER
- PETER SALADINO — BOARD MEMBER
- RYAN DODD — BOARD MEMBER
- THOMAS CARROLL — TREASURER
- TIMOTHY CLARK — CHAIRPERSON
- VANESSA CAPORRINO — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 36
Who they work with
- American Yacht Club Partner — Partnered with American Yacht Club to develop and present the Back-to-Basics Junior Big Boat Cruise program.
- Blue Jay Class Association Partner — Maintains liaison with the Blue Jay class association.
- Centerport Yacht Club Partner — Shares expertise in hosting Green Fleet events through joint presentation at JSA’s Event Management Workshop.
- Club 420 Class Association Partner — Maintains liaison with the Club 420 class association.
- Feva Class Association Partner — Maintains liaison with the Feva class association.
- Hampton Yacht Club Partner — Engages in knowledge exchange through presentation by its waterfront director on rethinking youth racing with Green Fleets.
- Huguenot Yacht Club Partner — Engaged Iris Vogel of Huguenot YC in a panel discussion on Junior Big Boat Sailing implementation.
- Larchmont Yacht Club Partner — Engaged Doug Reynolds of Larchmont YC in a panel discussion on Junior Big Boat Sailing implementation.
- Laser Class Association Partner — Maintains liaison with the Laser and Laser Radial class associations.
- Member Programs Partner — Collaborates with member programs to support junior sailors through coordinated activities and regattas.
- Milford Yacht Club Partner — Collaborates on best practices for hosting Optimist Green Fleet events through joint presentation at JSA’s Event Management Workshop.
- National Junior Sailing Symposium Network — Sends delegates annually and relays information back to member programs.
- Oakcliff Sailing Partner — Partners with JSA of LIS to deliver a high-impact spring training “combine” clinic for coaches and junior sailors using professional big boat sailors and facilities in Oyster Bay, NY.
- Optimist Class Association Partner — Maintains liaison with the Optimist class association.
- O’pen BIC Class Association Partner — Maintains liaison with the O’pen BIC class association.
- Pixel Class Association Partner — Maintains liaison with the Pixel class association.
- Port Washington Yacht Club Partner — Contributes recommendations for hosting Optimist Green Fleet events through collaborative presentation at JSA’s Event Management Workshop.
- Regional Sailing Associations Partner — Collaborated with other regional sailing associations to share information on safe operations of youth activities during the pandemic.
- Riverside Yacht Club Partner — Engaged Gregg Clark of Riverside YC in a panel discussion on Junior Big Boat Sailing implementation.
- Storm Trysail Club Partner — Collaborates with JSA of LIS to deliver the Junior Safety at Sea seminar for young sailors.
- Storm Trysail Foundation Partner — Partners with the Storm Trysail Foundation to support Junior Safety-at-Sea Seminars.
- TheClubspot Partner — Partner platform where JSA events may be posted and accessed.
- US Merchant Marine Academy Partner — Provides doublehanded boats for the 2026 Malcolm McIntyre Trophy Team Race championship hosted by JSA of LIS.
- US Optimist Dinghy Association Partner — Collaborates through shared regatta management knowledge, including presentation by its regatta committee member at JSA’s Event Management Workshop.
- US Sailing Network — JSA of LIS participates in US Sailing events, including the Basic Race Management Seminar and Area "B" qualifiers, aligning with national sailing standards and programming.
- US Sailing Partner — Collaborates with US Sailing on the national Junior Big Boat Sailing Program and Safety-at-Sea guidelines.
- US Sailing Partner — Exchanged information with US Sailing regarding planning for safe operations of youth sailing programs during the pandemic.
- US Sailing Partner — Maintains liaison with the US Sailing Training Committee and supports its local instructor-training clinics.
- US Sailing Association Network — Member of the national governing body for sailing in the United States.
- United States Sailing Association Government — Follows rules and documents published by the United States Sailing Association for conduct of National and Area Semi-Finals.
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strategies · 5
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.
- Character Development Through Sailingmethodology: character_development_through_sailingBy integrating ethical behavior and teamwork into sailing instruction, we foster mutual respect and personal growth in youth, because character development is reinforced through structured, collaborative sport experiences.
- Collaborative Network for Program Enhancementmethodology: centralized_support_networkBy coordinating leadership, training, and shared events across member programs, we improve program quality and sustainability, because collective action increases access, consistency, and resource efficiency.
- Developmentally Appropriate Skill Scaffoldingmethodology: developmentally_appropriate_scaffoldingBy providing scaled, beginner-focused sailing experiences, we build confidence and competence in youth, because age-appropriate challenges and support structures enable progressive mastery and sustained participation.
- Environmental Stewardship Through Sailing Educationmethodology: marine_environmental_stewardshipBy embedding marine conservation values in sailing instruction, we cultivate long-term respect for the ocean environment, because direct, immersive experience with the marine ecosystem fosters stewardship identity.
- Youth-Centered Programming Environmentmethodology: youth_centered_programmingBy tailoring program logistics, communication, and leadership roles to children's developmental needs, we enhance engagement and confidence, because young sailors thrive when the environment is scaffolded to their social and emotional level.