Set Sail with Us — Your Support Makes All the Difference

At Community Sailing New Orleans, every donation—big or small—helps open the door for more people in our city to discover the joy, challenge, and freedom of sailing. Your tax-deductible gift fuels our mission to make sailing accessible to everyone, regardless of background or ability.

Here’s how your generosity powers our work:

  • Breaking Down Barriers: Your support helps remove financial obstacles so children, teens, and adults from all walks of life can take part in our programs without worry.

  • Delivering Excellence: Donations fund ongoing staff training and program improvements, ensuring every sailor receives top-quality instruction and unforgettable experiences.

  • Keeping the Wind in Our Sails: Unrestricted gifts sustain the behind-the-scenes essentials—facility upkeep, equipment maintenance, and day-to-day operations—so we stay ready to serve our community.

  • Innovating for the Future: With your help, we explore new ideas, expand partnerships, and pilot programs that meet the evolving needs of New Orleans.

When you give to Community Sailing New Orleans, you’re not just supporting sailing—you’re investing in community, confidence, and lifelong skills. Thank you for investing in Community Sailing New Orleans and helping to make sailing accessible for all!

 

Make a Gift via Debit or Credit Card

Make a gift online today. All major credit and debit cards accepted.

Make a Gift via Mail

To donate by check, please make checks payable to Community Sailing New Orleans and mail to:

Community Sailing New Orleans

101 N. Roadway St.

New Orleans, LA 70124

Make a Gift through a Donor-Advised Fund

Contact your fund provider (i.e., Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, or your local community foundation) and provide them with the following information:

Legal name: Community Sailing New Orleans, Inc.

Address: 101 N. Roadway St., New Orleans, LA 70124

Tax ID Number (EIN): 27-3832411

Purpose of Gift: Please specify if it is for a particular program or purpose, or if it is an unrestricted gift.

Donors who contribute $1,500 or more become a part of our Navigators Circle and receive regular updates on the impact your donation is making as well as special invitations for tours, regattas, and other events. Your generosity will also be acknowledged in our annual report. Click here to read our 2021-23 Impact Report.

If you have any questions, please contact Lynn Spearman at [email protected].