We are passionate about teaching children about Sailing, and the Marine World .
City Island Youth Foundation is a 501(c)(3) corporation​
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63 Pilot St.Bronx, NY 10464
Tel: (347) 692-0696
About Us
Putting every child in a boat!
The City Island Youth Foundation (CIYF), founded in 2017, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to promoting youth sailing in Eastchester Bay. Our mission is to make sailing accessible to all children, regardless of their financial background, while fostering a love for the ocean and its ecosystems. We provide equipment, scholarships, and financial support to local Junior Sailing Programs and assist young sailors aspiring to compete in the Olympics.
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Since our founding, CIYF has benefited from generous donations, including safety boats, engines, sailboats, moorings, and other essential equipment, which help us carry out our mission. In 2021, we sponsored the construction of a new Junior Sailing Dock at the City Island Yacht Club and initiated ongoing support for a local sailing camp instructor's Olympic campaign in the Laser class for 2024.
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We also partner with the City Island Oyster Reef to create an interactive, hands-on learning experience, allowing children to discover and engage with the marine ecology of Eastchester Bay.
As a recognized public charity by the IRS, donations to CIYF are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Tax ID: 82-1730840.
Meet The Board
Ira Bigeleisen
Founder & Executive Vice President
Stephanie Sparvero
Treasurer
Bret Morash
President
Judy Judson
Board Member, Director of Expenses
Ways to make a tax-deductible donation today!
Send a check payable to City Island Youth Foundation, Inc, to 63 Pilot Street, Bronx, NY 10464
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Scan this QR code from your banks app to donate today!
Enroll in your employer's matching and/or in-kind donations program. We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Tax ID 82-1730840