EIN 03-0342594

Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
53
State
Year formed
1994
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
The Community Sailing Center (CSC) provides educational and recreational programs to those who wish to gain access to Lake Champlain and learn to sail; regardless of age, physical ability or financial concerns.
Also known as...
Center
Total revenues
$2,713,230
2023
Total expenses
$1,536,380
2023
Total assets
$7,671,942
2023
Num. employees
53
2023

Program areas at Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center

Youth camps - csc offers summer camps for youth ages 6-17, teaching Sailing skills, boating safety, and Lake stewardship. Camps are accessible to all, with scholarship support, and include both sailing-only and multi-activity options.
Signature programs - csc offers programs that promote leadership, inclusivity, and education through Sailing, including opportunities for at-risk youth, Vermont girls, and individuals with disabilities. Additionally, the floating classroom engages students in hands-on, science-based learning, enhancing their understanding of the environment through direct experiences on Lake Champlain.
Lake access - csc offers a variety of activities beyond Sailing, including canoe, kayak, and paddleboard rentals, as well as yoga sessions on the dock. These programs provide additional opportunities for the Community and visitors to engage with Lake Champlain and enjoy the waterfront.
Performance Sailing - csc's performance Sailing program trains teens from local schools in leadership, responsibility, and teamwork through Sailing. The program fosters Community and strong relationships with adult mentors. The organization also offers racing opportunities for all ages, including youth teams and adult dinghy racing. Adult courses - csc's adult instructional Sailing programs provide opportunities for adults to learn to sail with confidence. Offering a variety of boats, instruction levels, and class times, the programs are designed to fit different preferences and schedules, making it easy for anyone to get out on the water. Group programs - csc offers custom-designed lessons, programs, and events tailored to schools, businesses, and Community groups. These experiences emphasize teamwork, adventure, and skill-building, with direct access to Lake Champlain. Options include corporate retreats, birthday parties, keelboat sails, and group paddle sessions. Childcare - in response to the covid-19 pandemic in march 2020, csc created a special sailing-focused childcare program to support families of essential workers. Partnering with the state of Vermont and private foundations, they obtained a provisional childcare license and offered the service at a discounted rate.

Who funds Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Schwab Charitable FundEducation$159,750
Courtney and Victoria Buffum Family FoundationOperating Support$100,000
Vermont Community FoundationGeneral Purpose$91,750
...and 15 more grants received

Personnel at Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center

NameTitleCompensation
Mark NaudBoard Member$78,370
Owen MilneExecutive Director$96,990
Colin DavisOperations Director
John NagleProgram Director
Tilly EttlingerOffice Manager
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,061,115
Program services$635,969
Investment income and dividends$20,910
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-12,292
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$7,528
Total revenues$2,713,230

Form 990s for Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-12990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-08990View PDF
2020-122021-09-29990View PDF
2019-122021-02-26990View PDF
...and 12 more Form 990s

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Community Boating CenterNew Bedford, MA$1,076,662
Riversport FoundationOklahoma City, OK$8,236,588
Community Boating (CB)Boston, MA$3,033,000
Piers Park Sailing CenterEast Boston, MA$1,733,739
The Downtown Sailing CenterBaltimore, MD$824,459
Nordic Ski Club of FairbanksFairbanks, AK$834,214
Data update history
February 26, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 19, 2025
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $91,750 from Vermont Community Foundation
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from American Endowment Foundation
November 4, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 13 new personnel
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Courtney and Victoria Buffum Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Parks and recreation centersAmateur sports clubsCharities
Issues
EducationHuman servicesSports
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsReceives government fundingProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 64818
Burlington, VT 05406
Metro area
Burlington-South Burlington, VT
County
Chittenden County, VT
Website URL
communitysailingcenter.org/ 
Phone
(802) 864-2499
Facebook page
communitysailingcentervt 
Twitter profile
@sailingcenter 
IRS details
EIN
03-0342594
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1994
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
N67: Swimming, Water Recreation
NAICS code, primary
713940: Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
Parent/child status
Independent
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