What Have We Accomplished?
Each year the Foundation board of directors decides which programs to fund based on the mission statement and available funds. Strong support is always considered for the Junior Program and scholarships to allow talented youth to compete effectively.
In 2024, the grants were as follows:
$100,000 to SDYC Junior Program
$20,000 to SDYC Junior Program from the Munster Endowment
$120,000 TOTAL 2024 GRANTS TO THE SDYC JUNIOR PROGRAM
$13,000 – Grants to San Diego area Active School Sailing Teams (7)
Cathedral Catholic, Coronado, Del Norte, La Jolla, Francis Parker, Pt Loma, Torrey Pines
$6,000 – Grants to San Diego county team at High School Nationals (Doublehanded, Team Race, Singlehanded)
$4,000 – Grants to San Diego area Active Collegiate Sailing Teams (2)
SDSU, UCSD
$2,500 – SODA Youth Match Racing Clinic
$3,500 – Sea Scout Ship 1886
$5,000 – USCG Learn to Sail Program
$3,600 – Warrior Sailing Program
$1,000 – INSA Sabot Dutch Shoe Marathon
$39,600 TOTAL 2024 GRANTS
Endowment Funds
Junior Sailing Fund – our goal is to ensure that the financial and organizational needs are met for our world-class youth sailing program both now and in the generations to come.
Sailing Education Fund – supports a broad range of training programs available through the Club.
Scholarships and Outreach Programs Fund – encourages the learning of maritime skills in all categories.
Library and History Archives Fund – sustains and supports the library, archives and history of sailing within the mission of the Foundation.
Campaign and Regatta Participation Fund – supports competitors from the area in various maritime competitions.
Do You Want to Create a Legacy Endowment?
With a gift of $25,000 or more you can create your own custom endowment.
We want to make giving easy for you!
We are here to help! Please contact Sailing Foundation President Jerelyn Biehl. We appreciate your support!
