Boathouse Foundation
The Boathouse Foundation is a 501(c) (3) charitable organization funded by the generosity of our members and owners. The Foundation gives annual contributions to non profit organizations on Martha’s Vineyard. In 2009 the Foundation made a $25,000 donation to the YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard, a $15,000 donation to the Martha’s Vineyard Boys and Girls Club and pledged $10,000 to the High School’s scholarship fund.
The Boathouse Foundation in the News
Boathouse Foundation boosts Y fundraising
The Boathouse Foundation, a philanthropic unit of The Boathouse Club of Edgartown, recently presented a check for $25,000 to leaders of the YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard.
“The Boathouse Club has established a foundation with the goal of providing financial grants to non-profits on Martha’s Vineyard,” Gerret Conover, one of the club’s four founders, said. “The Boathouse Foundation Inc. is funded by the generosity of our members and owners via an annual contribution. We are delighted to be able to support the YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard and have committed to making an annual $25,000 donation to the organization.”
The YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard plans to open its new $11 million facility across from the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School in mid-May.
“Thanks to the generosity of the Island community and other community organizations such as The Boathouse, The YMCA has gone from vision to reality,” Christine Todd, the new facility’s development director said, as she thanked The Boathouse.
Article in the Martha’s Vineyard Times 12/24/2009
Boys and Girls Club gets large donation
The Martha’s Vineyard Boys and Girls Club accepted a $15,000 donation Tuesday from the Boathouse Foundation in a ceremony attended by dozens of Boys and Girls Club members. The Boathouse, a private club in Edgartown, funded the donation. Boys and Girls Club executive director Peter Lambos said the money would be used for scholarships to their summer camps.
Article in the Martha’s Vineyard Times 12/10/2009
