REHOBOTH BAY FOUNDATION (RBF)

Mission, Programs, and How to Contribute

The Rehoboth Bay Foundation (RBF) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded by and based at the Rehoboth Bay Sailing Association (RBSA). The Foundation, now in its fifteenth year of operation , is governed by a 6 person elected Board of Directors.

The Foundation's purposes include:

• water safety,
• the advancement of water conservation,
• wetlands preservation,
• development of athletic programs including sailing school and tennis clinics,
• sponsoring related education activities for the underprivileged, and
• other related activities for the preservation of natural resources.

The Foundation identifies and contributes financially to projects that reflect positively on RBSA and furthered the Foundation's mission. Examples of projects and activities that have been supported by Foundation grants include:

• the RBSA deserving students sailing program, a program that provides sailing lessons for children who have been recommended primarily by the local school systems who are from financially disadvantaged families,
• the Special Olympics Day on the Bay program that has been conducted by RBSA's Hobbie Fleet,
• the US Coast Guard Morale Fund for use by CG Station Indian River for activities and events for which federally appropriated monies can not be used,
• the local Sea Scouts -- Ship 198 -- for support of its boating education programs and activities,
• the environmental education programs at the Center for the Inland Bays / James Farm,
• support for swimming instruction for financially disadvantaged children at the Sussex YMCA,
• the Delaware River and Bay Lighthouse Foundation ,
• the Delmarva Low Impact Tourism Experiences ( DLITE ), a nonprofit organization that fosters outdoor exploration for biking, hiking, birding, canoeing or sailing.
• The Delaware Seashore Preservation Foundation

(Links to many of these organizations can also be found on RBSA's website (www.rbsa.org) in order to not only provide more information about their mission, programs and activities, but also to help RBSA members avail themselves of such programs and activities.)

Rehoboth Bay Foundation's endeavors are funded by financial contributions and by the donation of boats and trailers that the Foundation either uses for its programs or sells to support its programs. It is primarily RBSA volunteers who plan and run the events held at the Club and the Foundation's Board especially welcomes member's suggestions of new projects and programs

In order to continue the Foundation's work, please help by making a tax-deductible donation to the RBF and/or by donating a boat or trailer that you may have but no longer use. You may also chose to give through the United Way of Delaware -the write-in number is 9345.

If you would like additional information about the Rehoboth Bay Foundation or would like to donate a boat or trailer, please contact Foundation President Teri Munz terimunz@comcast.net

Cash donations in any amount are always welcomed. Checks should be made payable to "Rehoboth Bay Foundation" and mailed to:

Rehoboth Bay Foundation
P.O. Box 483
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

The Rehoboth Bay Foundation is a 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization (52-1802425)