Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The mission of the non-profit, as stated in the filing, is “The new england science & sailing foundation (ness) has a unique educational model that uses the ocean to create a love of learning and empower students to achieve success in life. ness realizes those goals by using marine sciences and sailing as platforms to develop positive learning mindsets, increasing students' classroom and home achievement on and off the water. ness's in-person experiential learning programs, accredited by the new england association of schools and colleges, are designed to deliberately build students' social and emotional learning (sel) and promote the growth of learning mindsets. that intentionality results in programs that increase students' confidence, perseverance, self-control, teamwork, and leadership skills, while also building connections between students, their communities, and a sustainable natural environment. various studies have found that learning mindsets are as, if not more important, than socioeconomic background or the school's performance leve”.

When referring to its tasks, they were described as: “The new england science & sailing foundation (ness) has a unique educational model that uses the ocean to create a love of learning and empower students to achieve success in life. ness realizes those goals by using marine sciences and sailing as platforms to develop positive learning mindsets, increasing students' classroom and home achievement on and off the water.”.

• The non-profit is operating legally in the state of CT.
• The non-profit's address for the year 2020 is listed as 70 WATER STREET, STONINGTON, CT, 06378 in the filing.
• The form submitted by the non-profit organization for 2020 reports 87 employees.
• Does not operate a hospital.
• Does not operate a school.
• Does not collect art.
• Does not provide credit counseling.
• Does not have foreign activities.
• Is not a donor-advised fund.
• Is not a private foundation.
• Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
• Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
• Revenue less expenses is -$110,060.
• The CEO compensation package within the organization is established through a review and approval process by an independent body.
• The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
• The organization has 14 independent voting members.
• The organization was formed in 2004.
• The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
• The organization is required to file Schedule B.
• The organization is required to file Schedule O.
• The organization pays $1,838,515 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
• The organization pays $289,290 in fundraising expenses.
• The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
• The organization pays grants to individuals.
• The organization has minutes of its meetings.
• The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
• The organization has fundraising events.
• The organization has grants to organizations.
• The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.