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THE FIRST PROGRAM OF ITS KIND, NESS IS ACCREDITED BY THE NEW ENGLAND ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES (NEASC). NESS OFFERS A STEM- BASED CURRICULUM THAT BUILDS LEADERSHIP, TEAMWORK, CONFIDENCE, AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS THROUGH MARINE SCIENCE, SAILING, POWER BOATING, AND ADVENTURE SPORTS. EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING IS AT THE CORE OF OUR APPROACH, FOSTERING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND AGENCY THROUGH HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES AND REFLECTIVE PRACTICE. EVERY NESS LESSON IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT POSITIVE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING AND ACADEMIC OUTCOMES, CAPITALIZING ON THE INHERENT BENEFITS OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING. OUR PASSIONATE EDUCATORS STRIVE TO CULTIVATE A LOVE FOR LEARNING AND EMPOWER STUDENTS TO TAKE OWNERSHIP OF THEIR EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY, REINFORCING CLASSROOM STUDIES AND NURTURING LIFELONG LEARNING SKILLS. THESE STRATEGIES ARE ESPECIALLY CRUCIAL FOR YOUNG ADOLESCENTS TRANSITIONING FROM THE FAMILIAR TERRAIN OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO THE MORE COMPLEX LANDSCAPE OF HIGH SCHOOL, WHERE THOUGHTS OF FUTUR
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$4.1M
Program Spending
81%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$2.2M
Total Expenses
▼$4.1M
Total Assets
$5.6M
Total Liabilities
▼$1.9M
Net Assets
$3.7M
Officer Compensation
→$146.7K
Other Salaries
$2M
Investment Income
$3,286
Fundraising
▼$67.5K
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$225K
Awards Found
1
| Awarding Agency | Description | Amount | Fiscal Year | Period | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Commerce | NEW ENGLAND SCIENCE & SAILING FOUNDATION OCEAN EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PROGRAM (OELP) | $225K | FY2021 | Sep 2021 – Aug 2024 | Open → |
Department of Commerce
$225K
NEW ENGLAND SCIENCE & SAILING FOUNDATION OCEAN EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PROGRAM (OELP)
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
No federal single audit records found for this organization.
Single audits are required for entities expending $750,000+ in federal awards annually.
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $4.1M | $2.2M | $4.1M | $5.6M | $3.7M |
| 2023 | $3.6M | $1.8M | $3.9M | $5.4M | $3.7M |
| 2022 | $4.1M | $2.1M | $4M | $5.9M | $4M |
| 2021 | $3.6M | $2.1M | $2.9M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Dr Eric Isselhardt | CEO | 40 | $146.7K | $0 | $0 | $146.7K |
| Steve Hazard | Vice Chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Lobdell | President & | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Adams | Board Chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Dr Eric Isselhardt
CEO
$146.7K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$146.7K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Steve Hazard
Vice Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Michael Lobdell
President &
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mark Adams
Board Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegra Griffiths | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Follett | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Brad Agle | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Gineo | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cal Buxton | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Carter Gowrie | Director | 2 |
Allegra Griffiths
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Bill Follett
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Brad Agle
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $5.6M |
| $3.9M |
| 2020 | $2.7M | $1.8M | $3M | $4.9M | $3.2M |
| 2019 | $3.3M | $1.8M | $3.4M | $5.2M | $3.5M |
| 2018 | $3.2M | $1.5M | $3.4M | $5.3M | $3.6M |
| 2017 | $3.6M | $1.9M | $3.4M | $5.3M | $3.8M |
| 2016 | $2.8M | $1.5M | $2.5M | $5M | $3.5M |
| 2015 | $2.7M | $1.5M | $2.3M | $4.8M | $3.3M |
| 2014 | $2.2M | $1.5M | $1.6M | $4.4M | $2.8M |
| 2013 | $1.3M | $996.8K | $1.1M | $3.9M | $2.3M |
| 2012 | $1.8M | $1.5M | $933.9K | $3.8M | $2.1M |
| 2011 | $1.3M | $1M | $616.4K | $3.7M | $1.2M |
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| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Dr Stephen Larcen | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Steven Adamowski | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Helen Garten | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jane Leipold | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Katherine Ballard | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Costello | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Hennessy | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Savage | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter Wild | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Yvette Ramos | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Brian Gineo
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Cal Buxton
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Carter Gowrie
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Dr Stephen Larcen
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Dr Steven Adamowski
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Helen Garten
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jane Leipold
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Katherine Ballard
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kevin Costello
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Michael Hennessy
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Michael Savage
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Peter Wild
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Yvette Ramos
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0