The Storm Trysail Foundation
The Storm Trysail Foundation (Larchmont, NY) is a 501(c)(3) that promotes safety-at-sea education and safe blue-water racing for young sailors and adults through seminars, hands-on training, regattas, and grants. The foundation supports Storm Trysail Club programs and publishes reports and event registrations on its site.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small to mid-sized nonprofit running sailing, maritime safety, youth sailing, or regatta programs in the Northeastern U.S., seeking modest program or event support.
Good Fit
- • Programmatic focus on sailing, seamanship, or safety-at-sea education
- • Requests for modest grant amounts in the $5K–$8K range
- • Support for regattas, intercollegiate sailing events, or youth training
- • Regional presence or partnership in the NY/CT/MA area
- • Clear, project-specific asks tied to events or training
Geography
Observed giving over three years is regionally concentrated in the Northeastern U.S. (recipients recorded in NY, MA and the latest year in CT), indicating a state/regional footprint rather than national reach.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded only one or two recipients per year but those recipients appear to be independent and different each year, showing modest but not broad variety given the foundation's small grant volume.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of recipient turnover exists (no repeat grantees across the three-year window), which suggests new entrants have been funded, but there is no public application process and selection appears selective, so openness cannot be confirmed as high.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
