Make a donation.
Donate on-line, or send a check payable to the Erie Yacht Club Foundation at the address listed at the bottom of this page. Please note which fund you want to support (description of funds below).
Planned giving
Over the past several years, the EYC Foundation has made over $140,000 in grants to many community organizations whose programs have meet the Foundation’s mission. As we look forward, our goal is to grow our assets so that we can not only provide our annual grant awards, but also fund larger, more impactful programs that would benefit Erie and the boating community.
The Foundation is now embarking on a program to encourage donations through planned giving. Our brochure, “A Guide for Supporting Erie’s Maritime Future” details the many ways that you can support our efforts, whether by bequest through an estate or trust, a retirement account or life insurance and can be accessed by clicking here. By designating the Erie Yacht Club Foundation as a beneficiary of a planned gift, you can also become a member of our Burgee Society, our way of recognizing those persons who donate to the Foundation. We would be glad to meet with you to discuss your interest in supporting the foundation. Simply email info@erieyachtclubfoundation.org and we will be in touch. You may also wish to contact your legal counsel and financial advisor.
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Our funds
The Commodore’s Fund
An unrestricted permanent fund supporting annual grants to programs and projects within the mission.
Community Needs-Based Scholarship Fund
A scholarship program providing educational support to youth and adult community members who might otherwise not participate in maritime education.
Reyburn Sailing School Fund
A permanent fund supporting programs, needs and scholarships of the Reyburn Sailing School.
McBrier Education Fund
Supporting instruction that advances Erie youth in the skills of sailboat racing.
Rickloff Family Sail Fund
A fund to support the replacement of sails for the Reyburn Sailing School.
Designated Fund for Pass-Through Gifts
Use the Foundation to help your favorite nonprofit charitable maritime education program or event by making an annual contribution in your name to that organization and let us recognize you and build community awareness.