Oyster Bay, NY

CENTER FOR MARINE EDUCATION & RECREATION AT OYSTER BAY INC

EIN 11-3539597

Education & Youth Development Youth Sports & Recreation

Mission

To connect people to the water through education and recreation.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About CENTER FOR MARINE EDUCATION & RECREATION AT OYSTER BAY INC

Center for Marine Education & Recreation at Oyster Bay, Inc. (doing business as The WaterFront Center) is a 501(c)(3) community sailing and marine education nonprofit based in Oyster Bay, NY. The organization runs year-round marine education programs, summer camps, field trips, community and competitive sailing, paddle and kayak programs, sailboat rentals, and public harbor sails aboard historic vessels. The WaterFront Center operates and preserves the historic oyster sloop CHRISTEEN and the replica floating classroom IDA MAY and partners with local schools, municipal authorities, and conservation groups. The EIN (11-3539597) was confirmed against public nonprofit filings and the organization maintains an active web presence, recent news posts, and ongoing seasonal programming through 2024–2026.

Notable achievements

Preservation and operation of the oyster sloop CHRISTEEN

The organization operates CHRISTEEN, a restored historic oyster sloop that is listed as a National Historic Landmark and serves as a working museum ship and floating classroom for public sails, school programs, and community events.

25th anniversary milestone and major events

The WaterFront Center marked 25 years of operation in Oyster Bay (celebrated with a 25th Anniversary Benefit in 2025) and hosted/regarded significant regional events including the 2025 New York State Optimist Championship, demonstrating growth in competitive and youth sailing programming.

Program and fleet expansion

In recent years the organization expanded its hands-on education fleet (including the replica IDA MAY as a floating classroom) and broadened offerings—junior summer camps, school field trips, accessible sailing, community sailing, program scholarships, and seasonal citizen-science activities such as horseshoe crab tagging.

At a glance

Total assets: $1.1M
Annual revenue: $1.6M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 11-3539597
Location: Oyster Bay, NY
Website: www.thewaterfrontcenter.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

National Historic Landmark: The oyster sloop CHRISTEEN operated by the organization is designated a National Historic Landmark, underscoring the center’s role in maritime heritage preservation.

Local media coverage and community recognition: The WaterFront Center’s 25th anniversary and seasonal programming have been covered in local press and community outlets highlighting its role in Oyster Bay’s waterfront life.

Partnerships and endorsements: The center lists active partnerships with the Town of Oyster Bay and several local organizations and funders (including the Community Foundation of Oyster Bay and regional conservation and sailing organizations), reflecting broad community support.

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