Ponte Vedra, FL

CAPTAIN SANDY YAWN INC

EIN 84-2288979

Education & Youth Development Job Training & Career Pathways Children & youth

Mission

To introduce students to maritime careers, boating safety, STEM and ocean stewardship by delivering the accredited 'Steering Toward Success' maritime education curriculum and related workforce-pathway programs in schools and communities.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) private non-operating foundation Contributions are tax-deductible

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About CAPTAIN SANDY YAWN INC

Captain Sandy Yawn Inc (branded Captain Sandy’s Charities) is a Florida-based nonprofit founded by Captain Sandy Yawn to expand access to maritime education, safety training, and career pathways. EIN 84-2288979 has been confirmed against public nonprofit filings and Florida state records. The organization operates the accredited "Steering Toward Success" maritime education curriculum for K–12 and career-technical settings and works with industry partners to connect students to high-demand marine and trade careers. Since gaining tax-exempt status in 2022 it has run fundraising events, built industry partnerships, and expanded program delivery in Florida with plans for broader rollout.

Notable achievements

Launched 'Steering Toward Success' curriculum

Developed and deployed an accredited maritime education curriculum that introduces students to maritime careers, boating safety, ocean stewardship, and related trade skills; the program has been implemented in Florida schools and promotional pilots for wider adoption.

Successful fundraising and events

Raised funds through signature luncheons, community campaigns and special initiatives to support programming and scholarships, including six-figure fundraising growth across recent fiscal years and high-profile benefit events.

Industry partnerships to expand career pipelines

Forged partnerships with maritime industry initiatives and workforce organizations (including collaboration with Salty Jobs/MIASF and other regional partners) to create direct pathways from classroom programming to jobs and apprenticeships.

At a glance

Total assets: $125K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Private non-operating foundation
EIN: 84-2288979
Location: Ponte Vedra, FL
Website: captainsandyscharities.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

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

Recognition

Registered and operating as a tax-exempt nonprofit (501(c)(3) status) with EIN 84-2288979 and active state filings in Florida.

Featured widely in maritime and trade media and mainstream coverage for its education mission and founder visibility (press, industry outlets and podcast appearances).

Publicly acknowledged by regional industry workforce initiatives through partnerships and program endorsements aimed at improving recruitment into marine trades.

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