THE DOWNTOWN SAILING CENTER INC
"Where Sailing is for Everyone"
THE DOWNTOWN SAILING CENTER INC
EIN: 52-1867434
as of October 2024
as of October 15, 2024
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The Downtown Sailing Center is a non-profit located in Downtown Baltimore. Our goal is increase access to the water through quality education and life-enriching programs. The DSC has seven distinct programs including adult education, junior education, accessible education, racing, cruising, recreational sailing and outreach education. We provide quality education and life enriching programs that promote self-esteem and teamwork through the joy of sailing. The Downtown Sailing Center is committed to promoting an environment of inclusiveness and accessibility, especially to youth, persons with disabilities, and those with limited opportunity.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Community Programs for Baltimore City Youth
We work with area schools - Wolfe Street Academy and Bay Brook Elementary-Middle School - to provide sailing, STEM, and Ocean Literacy Education.
We also host a workforce development program in conjunction with YouthWorks where Baltimore teens learn to sail, learn to become sailing instructor leaders, and learn how to work
Accessible Sailing
Sailing is a powerful way for people with disabilities to push their limits. The Downtown Sailing Center (DSC) has sailboats that do not require the ability to move about the boat. Paraplegics, people with MS, and even a triple amputee have solo-sailed here. In addition, specially designed, servo-equipped sailboats can accommodate people with even more severe mobility restrictions.
The DSC is committed to providing access to sailing regardless of physical ability. The DSC's docks are equipped with accessible ramps, Hoyer lifts and plenty of room. The parking lot has accessible parking and wheelchair-accessible restrooms. The DSC also has two different kinds of accessible sailboats, the Sonar 23 keelboat (used by the U.S. Paralympic Sailing Team) and the Access 303, a one- or two-person non-capsizable dinghy that can be adapted with a sip and puff steering system or an electronic joystick. Finally, to make accessible sailing actually happen, the DSC hosts three types of accessible programs:
Access-Ability Sailing(http://www.downtownsailing.org/Default.aspx?pageId=650085) offers individuals with disabilities the opportunity to sail one or two Saturdays each month from April through August. At the end of each summer, these participants are invited to the DSC for a party and fun regatta, theYa'Gotta Regatta(http://www.downtownsailing.org/Default.aspx?pageId=650087) .
Freedom Accessible Camp(http://www.downtownsailing.org/Default.aspx?pageId=650086) is a tuition-based summer camp for youth with disabilities.
Partnership programs work with organizations that serve people with disabilities and other organizations, such as churches, synagogues, temples, community centers and youth groups, through our community outreach programs(http://www.downtownsailing.org/Default.aspx?pageId=628765) . Hundreds of people with disabilities sail at the DSC each summer through these programs.
Recreational Sailing
Baltimore's Inner Harbor is ideal for day sailing. On most summer afternoons the city generates its own breeze on the harbor, which is protected from waves or rough seas. For a little more wind, you can explore beyond Ft. McHenry to the Key Bridge. All Downtown Sailing Center (DSC) members (except social members) can enjoy weekly recreational sails from late April through the end of October.
Learn to Sail
The Downtown Sailing Center is an accredited US Sailing school that provides courses for all sailing levels. Our comprehensive curriculum helps every student reach their full potential through a balance of structure and individualized attention. We have various course from beginner to advanced sailing on keel boats and dinghies, cruising courses, and powerboat courses. These courses are for anybody that interested in taking them.
Where we work
Awards
Outstanding New Program 1997
U.S. Sailing
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
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Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
We have a motto that sailing is for everyone
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We share the feedback we received with the people we serve, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback, We ask the people who gave us feedback how well they think we responded
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, We don’t have the right technology to collect and aggregate feedback efficiently, It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection
Financials
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Liquidity in 2023 info
0.62
Months of cash in 2023 info
1
Fringe rate in 2023 info
22%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
Financial data
THE DOWNTOWN SAILING CENTER INC
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: Dec 01 - Nov 30
THE DOWNTOWN SAILING CENTER INC
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Dec 01 - Nov 30
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
Fiscal Year: Dec 01 - Nov 30
This snapshot of THE DOWNTOWN SAILING CENTER INC’s financial trends applies Nonprofit Finance Fund® analysis to data hosted by GuideStar. While it highlights the data that matter most, remember that context is key – numbers only tell part of any story.
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Business model indicators
Profitability info | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
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Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | -$16,171 | $64,187 | $62,987 | -$25,727 | -$39,718 |
As % of expenses | -2.8% | 10.5% | 9.2% | -3.5% | -4.6% |
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | -$73,329 | $1,306 | $1,487 | -$63,196 | -$132,823 |
As % of expenses | -11.6% | 0.2% | 0.2% | -8.1% | -13.9% |
Revenue composition info | |||||
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Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $608,417 | $674,168 | $743,973 | $715,888 | $824,459 |
Total revenue, % change over prior year | -17.0% | 10.8% | 10.4% | -3.8% | 15.2% |
Program services revenue | 29.3% | 22.3% | 26.6% | 30.9% | 27.9% |
Membership dues | 29.0% | 24.2% | 30.1% | 35.5% | 36.1% |
Investment income | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.0% |
Government grants | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
All other grants and contributions | 41.6% | 51.8% | 43.3% | 33.7% | 24.6% |
Other revenue | 0.1% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 9.4% |
Expense composition info | |||||
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Total expenses before depreciation | $574,588 | $610,376 | $680,986 | $741,615 | $863,472 |
Total expenses, % change over prior year | -18.9% | 6.2% | 11.6% | 8.9% | 16.4% |
Personnel | 56.7% | 56.8% | 59.5% | 61.0% | 52.7% |
Professional fees | 3.6% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 3.7% | 2.9% |
Occupancy | 15.0% | 14.1% | 12.6% | 11.6% | 10.4% |
Interest | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
Pass-through | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
All other expenses | 23.9% | 24.7% | 23.7% | 22.2% | 32.5% |
Full cost components (estimated) info | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
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Total expenses (after depreciation) | $631,746 | $673,257 | $742,486 | $779,084 | $956,577 |
One month of savings | $47,882 | $50,865 | $56,749 | $61,801 | $71,956 |
Debt principal payment | $30,442 | $0 | $102,591 | $0 | $347 |
Fixed asset additions | $0 | $92,395 | $0 | $55,037 | $0 |
Total full costs (estimated) | $710,070 | $816,517 | $901,826 | $895,922 | $1,028,880 |
Capital structure indicators
Liquidity info | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
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Months of cash | 0.9 | 5.0 | 3.4 | 7.4 | 1.0 |
Months of cash and investments | 1.0 | 5.1 | 3.5 | 7.5 | 6.2 |
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | -1.7 | -1.5 | -1.3 | -3.0 | -3.8 |
Balance sheet composition info | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
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Cash | $44,699 | $255,004 | $193,485 | $457,348 | $75,524 |
Investments | $3,000 | $3,440 | $3,490 | $3,221 | $369,275 |
Receivables | $910 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $11,625 |
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $1,272,528 | $1,340,092 | $1,353,633 | $1,408,670 | $1,418,217 |
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 62.2% | 61.9% | 64.6% | 64.8% | 68.2% |
Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 29.6% | 51.3% | 44.4% | 67.5% | 80.2% |
Unrestricted net assets | $308,969 | $375,275 | $376,762 | $313,566 | $180,743 |
Temporarily restricted net assets | $65,000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Permanently restricted net assets | $0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Total restricted net assets | $65,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total net assets | $373,969 | $375,275 | $376,762 | $313,566 | $180,743 |
Key data checks
Key data checks info | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
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Material data errors | No | No | No | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
Executive Director
Mr. Doug Silber
Doug's has recently returned to the Baltimore based non-profit “Downtown Sailing Center”, which he helped to found 30 years ago, and has been involved with and supporting ever since.
He came back as Executive Director this spring to help steer the organization as we deal with aging infrastructure that puts our community outreach and accessibility programs, which serve over 1,000 persons each year, along with a diverse membership, adult, and youth programming, and serves as a community center that partners with dozens of community groups and hospitals.
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
THE DOWNTOWN SAILING CENTER INC
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
THE DOWNTOWN SAILING CENTER INC
Board of directorsas of 02/20/2024
Board of directors data
Mr. H. Martin Fetsch
Downtown Sailing Center
Term: 2023 - 2026
Christopher Rossi
SC&H
Michael McNamara
Transworld Business Advisors
Michael Oh
Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Jean Holcombe
Retired
Alexandra Moylan
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough
Margaret McKee
Pessin Katz Law
Meredith Storm
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough
Charles Emrich
U.S. Department of Treasury
Michael Johns
Taylor Equipment Distributors
Richard Condon
Retired
David Marrow
J Port Annapolis
Michael Campbell
Healing on the Bay
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
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Leadership
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Disability
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Equity strategies
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- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
- 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.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- 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.