Endowments

Thank You for Your Support!

Community Boating, Inc. is a public, 501(c)3 non-profit organization operating affordable and accessible programs for kids, adults, and individuals with special needs under the mission of “Sailing for All!”

CBI Endowment Fund
At Community Boating, we rely on input from our members to shape our plans. A group of volunteers who’ve shown special concern for the future of the organization elect the board of directors, and CBI encourages all of our members to share their ideas and concerns at board meetings. The board approves CBI’s budgets, sets policies, advises our management, connects with our members and the greater Boston community, and leads specific committees and
fundraising efforts.

Your donation to the CBI Endowment Fund supports all of CBI’s programs at the direction of the Board of Directors. To donate, Click here and select “CBI Endowment Fund” under “How would you like your gift to be used?” to donate. Please consider selecting a monthly donation. Recurring donations make it easier for the board to keep our programs running and plan for the long term.

Junior Program Endowment Fund
UAP Endowment Fund
The UAP Endowment Fund support CBI’s accessible Universal Access Program.Click here and select “UAP Endowment Fund” under “How would you like your gift to be used?” to donate.

Norman Priebatsch Endowment Fund

The Norman Priebatsch Endowment Fund supports and enhances program enrichment for CBI’s Junior Program including the endowment of an Instructor-in-Training Coordinator position as well as the planning and provision of expanded program-relevant STEM activities.

Click here to donate to the “Norman Priebatsch Endowment Fund”.

Norman Priebatsch Windsurfing Endowment Fund

The Norman Priebatsch Windsurfing Endowment Fund supports and enhances windsurfing programming at CBI. It was created by friends and family of long-time member, volunteer and sailor Norman Priebatsch who was instrumental in the creation of today’s windsurf programs, fleet of equipment and storage facilities.

Click here and select “Norman Priebatsch Windsurfing Endowment Fund” under “How would you like your gift to be used?” to donate.

Stephen Hannabury Fleet Enhancement Fund

The Stephen Hannabury Fleet Enhancement Fund is used to support CBI’s watercraft capital by helping to purchase sailboats, spars and sails.

Click here and select “Stephen Hannabury Fleet Enhancement Fund” under “How would you like your gift to be used?” to donate.

Jessica Lee Elwell Scholarship Fund

The Jessica Lee Elwell Scholarship Fund enables young sailors from Community Boating’s Junior Program to participate in educational sailing programs at sea. Jessica Lee Elwell was a beloved member of the Junior Program until her death in 1999.  The annual award in her name was established by her family and friends to honor Junior Program Members who share the traits she is best remembered for: enthusiasm, charisma, friendliness, caring, love for teaching, dedication to “Sailing for All,” and an eagerness to volunteer at CBI. 

Click here and select “Jessica Lee Elwell Scholarship Fund” under “How would you like your gift to be used?” to donate.

Bemis Youth Racing Fund

The Bemis Fund supports the position of a junior program race coach.

Click here and select “Bemis Fund” under “How would you like your gift to be used?” to donate.

You may also make a gift in honor of or in memory of an individual.

If you have any questions about supporting CBI, please contact Executive Director, Charlie Zechel at 617-523-1038 x12 or [email protected]

The Federal Tax ID for Community Boating, Inc. is 04-2084042.