501(c)3 Community Sailing Center
Our financial model of loss and donation is intentional. Wayzata Sailing's has earned a sales and property tax exemption by annually returning over 20% of our fee based income in outreach, adaptive, and scholarship opportunities. Additionally all camps are offered at a reduced rate, and scholarships are available for any of our offerings at any time. With this shortfall, where is the money made up to survive? We ask that those who are able to support financially do so, in the range that works for them.
Access & Equipment
Minnesota's lakes are increasingly privately held. Over 97% of Minnetonka's shoreline is private residences. While boat public landings provide limited access, they don't provide the equipment or expertise to enjoy the lakes without additional costs to users. This includes adaptations for sailors to participate, equipment to share, and a place to learn. Wayzata Sailing's goal is to create both community access, and community, on the shores of Wayzata Bay regardless of income, race, creed, or ability.
Community
Community means something bigger to be a part of. While we create a network of sailors and families, our organization looks outward. From volunteering nationally with national bodies like US Sailing and ISSA, to managing instructor training for MN and WI, we support sailing holistically. We're more than a sailing community though, we're a lake community. We prioritize local business partners, support and host civic events, and teach environmental literacy to protect the community assets we enjoy.
GIVING PATHWAYS
Direct your contribution in a way that assists Wayzata Sailing's mission while honoring your priorities as a donor.
Use Restricted - Capital Campaign
Boats and Equipment
Donations in this category are restricted or locked, with funds only to be spent on supporting equipment purchases in line with the capital campaign active during donation. Gifts here are currently allocated to the fleet replacement program. Past capital campaigns have included restrictions for property purchase, building replacement, fleet replacement, landscaping, and other physical purchases.
Unrestricted Use
Flexible Gifts
Unrestricted donations are generally the most effective gift, giving Wayzata Sailing the flexibility to address pressing needs and execute overall program vision without barriers. The funds may be spent on projects aligned with restricted funds, or may be assigned anywhere need arises, to support the overall organization that makes Wayzata Sailing's unique programming possible.
Use Restricted - Plant Fund
Scholarships & Outreach
Donations in this category are restricted or locked, with funds only to be spent on supporting access to sailing programs by individuals and organizations. Gifts here are used to offset expenses related to providing scholarships, outreach outings, pucblic school programming, or any access related programming that is given without cost in order to further spread access to our sport and lake.
Use Restricted - Adaptive
Adaptive Programming
Donations in this category are restricted or locked, with funds only to be spent on supporting adaptive programming, for both cognitive and physical disabilities. Current programming includes individualized lessons and group training. Gifts given here may only be used by the organization for equipment purchases, staffing, scholarships, or other direct support of adaptive sailing.
Use Restricted - Shino Fund
Access & Scholarships
Donations in this category are restricted or locked, with funds only to be spent on supporting access in line with the wishes of the family and friends of Daniel Shinozaki. Gifts here are generally used to offset expenses related to providing scholarships, outreach outings, and public school programming; however, they have also been occasionally used to fund capital purchases in memory of Shino.