NAUTICUS

Maritime Discovery Center

aka Nauticus Foundation, The National Maritime Center   |   Norfolk, VA   |  http://www.nauticus.org/

Mission

We exist to benefit our community through education, impactful experiences and by sharing access to maritime resources.

Ruling year info

1989

Principal Officer

Mr. Stephen E. Kirkland

Main address

One Waterside Drive

Norfolk, VA 23510 USA

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EIN

54-1475802

NTEE code info

Private Grantmaking Foundations (T20)

IRS filing requirement

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Our programs

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What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Nauticus Programs & Activities

Nauticus is a maritime discovery center that hosts 350,000 visitors annually and is home to the Nauticus museum, Sail Nauticus sailing center, the Battleship Wisconsin and the Half Moone Center.
Key Programs:
Education Programs – Nauticus offers onsite, outreach and virtual education programs to schools that align with Virginia SOL requirements relating to the Maritime Environment, Industry & Military.
Sail Nauticus Academy – Free after-school program in partnership with Norfolk Public Schools providing 6th-8th grade students (on free or reduced lunch) with hands on STEM education and critical leadership skills.
Battleship Wisconsin – Serves as a tool to teach the history of the Navy & STEM education for thousands of students each year, provides TCC & Centura College students with real time trade work.
Youth Action Council – A dedicated group of Youth Volunteers who build leadership skills as they how to be advocates for our local environment and community.

Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Adults
At-risk youth
Military personnel
Veterans

Where we work

Affiliations & memberships

Association of Science and Technology Centers 2011

Elizabeth River Project Distinguished Business Award Winner 2022

Virginia Green Travel Award Winner - Most Innovative Project 2019

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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NAUTICUS

Board of directors
as of 01/28/2022
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Paul Fraim

Fraim & Fiorella, PC

Term: 2019 - 2023

John Reinhart

Port Authority, Ret.

Maryellen Baldwin

Navy League

Mark Honecker

Judy Barrett

TowneBank

Robert Clark

ODU

William Crow

Virginia Ship Repair

Whiting Chisman

Virginia Pilot Association

Jonathan Gallo

Vandeventer Black

Ameet Habib

Wolcott, Rivers, Gates

Kelsey Host Sarcone

T. Parker Host

Jordan Watkins

Matt Wilbricht

Chuck Beers

Sarah Beasley

Capital Concrete

Allen Fabijan

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? No
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 1/28/2022
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Male, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

No data

Disability

No data

Equity strategies

Last updated: 01/28/2022

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Data
  • We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
Policies and processes
  • We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
  • We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
  • We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
  • We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.