CRAB 2024 Annual Report

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A N N U A L

R E P O R T

Board of Directors

Jim Nolan Chair

Beth Rossman Vice Chair/Secretary

Will Crump Treasurer

David Hankey Immediate Past Chair

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Shelly Ford

Sandy Grosvenor

Keith Misner

A N N U A L

R E P O R T

Our Mission, Vision and Impact ......................................................................4-5 President & CEO’s Letter ..................................................................................... 6 By the Numbers ...................................................................................................7 CRAB Programs ............................................................................................... 8-9 Spotlight on Guest: Max Lasko..........................................................................10 Spotlight on Guest: Kevin Detwiler...................................................................11

Steve Ritterbush

Donald Santa

George Schulz

Paul “Bo” Bollinger Ex-Officio

The Crab Cup ............................................................................................... 12-13 Community Partners & Volunteers............................................................. 14-15

Staff

Sponsors..............................................................................................................16

Paul “Bo” Bollinger Jr, President & CEO

Grantors...............................................................................................................17

Rebecca Gonser, Vice President of Development Shannon Rohrer, Manager of Programs Carey Ross, Manager of Marketing & Events

Financials ............................................................................................................18 Looking Ahead ...................................................................................................19

Maude Laurence, Manager of Finance & Administration

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Mission

Providing the therapeutic benefits of sailing and boating for people with disabilities, recovering warriors, and youth from underserved communities.

Vision: To provide boating and wellness programs that improve mental health, physical well-being, and a feeling of belonging for anyone with a disability, recovering warriors, and children from underserved communities. We will continue to create more opportunities for our sailing athletes with disabilities to sail competitively.

Community Impact: In 2024, CRAB partnered with 65 community nonprofit organizations, nearly doubling the number that benefited from CRAB’s programs in 2023. CRAB hosted 96 sailing events and 15 power catamaran events. More than 1,800 guests enjoyed the beauty of the Adaptive Boating Center’s tranquil and scenic environment. The programs and partnerships CRAB fosters has served to grow community awareness and appreciation throughout the region.

Personal Impact: CRAB increased its activities by 50% in 2024.

Guests continue to gain confidence in their abilities as they learn to sail while CRAB has greatly expanded its capacity for more guests. Dream Catcher, CRAB’s 40’ power catamaran, provides guests the option to enjoy the water without leaving the comfort of their wheelchair.

Wellness programs are held all year so guests can remain active, creative, and social while enjoying a fully accessible environment.

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1,843

From the President

GUESTS SERVED

1,048 DONORS

More programs for more people, as planned The year 2024 for Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating was highly anticipated and overwhelmingly successful thanks to the planning and hard work of the Board of Directors, staff and commitment of our incredible volunteers. Simply stated, we offered more programs to more people than ever in CRAB’s long and illustrious 33-year history. An extensive amount of planning went into maximizing the use of the expanded CRAB fleet of Beneteau First 22A sailboats, radio-controlled sailboats, and our latest addition to the fleet a 40’ power catamaran named “Dream Catcher.” In addition, a comprehensive schedule of wellness programs was conducted indoors and on the lawn of the 100% accessible and sustainable Adaptive Boating Center.

One guest who I greeted while she waited to go sailing told me that she just wanted to cry. I was concerned that we may have done something wrong, but my fears were misplaced. When I asked her why, she looked directly at me and said, “Why can’t every place be this accessible?”

I didn’t want to bore her with all of the excruciating details of what it took to plan, design, and build the CRAB ABC, not to mention money, so I simply said it was our goal from the very beginning to build the premier Adaptive Boating Center in the country and we never deviated from our vision. Even two years since the ribbon-cutting, the most common remark from guests is, “This place is so beautiful,” which should make everyone supporting CRAB very proud. Since the beginning, CRAB programs have been offered free of charge to guests. Principally because the vast majority of people with disabilities have less money than the average person. Which is why CRAB’s business model is very dependent upon the generous donations and grants from individuals, foundations, and organizations.

As you read CRAB’s 2024 Annual Report, please keep in mind that we have made a huge impact on the quality of life for thousands of people who would not have this opportunity if it were not for your support and the selfless dedication of our volunteers. For this we thank you with all of our hearts and hope you will make CRAB a priority in your annual giving this year.

111 SAILING/ BOATING EVENTS

7 MONTHS OF SAILING

306 PROGRAM HOURS

5,323 VOLUNTEER HOURS

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VOLUNTEERS

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SPONSORS

Warmest Regards,

65 NONPROFIT PARTNERS

Paul “Bo” Bollinger Jr President & CEO 6

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Creating a Ripple Effect of Positive Change

CRAB PROGRAMS

CRAB offered more therapeutic programs than in any previous year, introducing seven new programs and hosting 123 events.

New for 2024 were CRAB’s wellness programs, which keep guests engaged physically, mentally, and socially year-round.

Young visitors learn about radio-controlled sailboats at AACO River Days.

CRAB provides community connection through its diverse programs.

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CRAB guest Tommy Shawhan is an avid music lover and always looks forward to the Jam Sessions at the ABC. Tommy’s

mother, Mary Shawhan says, “It’s the best part of Tommy’s day because it gives him the opportunity to get out and explore his interest with other people in a social and friendly environment.” CRAB is thrilled to have the ability to provide guests and their families with accessible facilities and resources free of charge throughout the year.

Volunteers, guests, and caregivers are all smiles when they sail with CRAB.

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GRANTORS

Spotlight on Guests

30 Years as a CRAB Guest:

KEVIN DETWILER This year marks 30 years that CRAB guest and sailing athlete Kevin Detwiler has sailed casually and competitively with CRAB. Kevin’s body has responded to the sailing and he appreciates what it has done for him, “I had to learn better posture techniques. I sit better because I started sailing.” Kevin describes his regatta experience, “I enjoy competing with others and showing the skills I have learned.

Controlling a boat on the water is freedom from being stuck in a wheelchair. It provides independence.” Congratulations, Kevin.

Providing Creative Solutions to Challenges:

MAX LASKO CRAB guest Max Lasko, a fourth grader, and his family set sail with CRAB for the first time in 2024, and his experience was the epitome of adaptability. In 2013, Max was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a disease that stunts muscle mass and causes difficulties eating and breathing. CRAB’s Beneteau 22As seats were not suitable for Max due to his lack of muscle, so CRAB came up with another solution. A bean bag chair was positioned in the cockpit and Max was able to comfortably settle into it while resting his upper body against his mom.

Max’s father, Jonathan Lasko remarked, “CRAB is fully optimized. It’s truly incredible. Not only was the experience therapeutic for Max, but for his mom and me, too.”

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Unlocking Potential Amplifying Impact

THE CRAB CUP

The award-winning and highly anticipated CRAB Cup is CRAB’s largest fundraiser of the year.

CRAB’s sailing athletes with disabilities compete against 18 other classes of boats. CRAB guest and volunteer Christopher Carbery participated in last year’s CRAB Cup. He described his experience, “I like the challenge of sailing and the feeling of accomplishment! It lets me forget I am autistic or have other intrusive thoughts.

I just have to concentrate on sailing. It’s very freeing for me that way.” On August 17th, 104 boats competed in the pursuit start and poker pursuit races, and more than 600 sailors and supporters attended the shore party.

The 2024 event raised $250,000 between the Skipper’s Challenge, a peer-to-peer fundraising competition, a silent auction, and corporate sponsorships. This year’s 19th annual CRAB Cup will be held on August 16th and is guaranteed to be a great time for all!

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Community Partners & Volunteers COMMUNITY SAILING, BOATING, & WELLNESS PARTNERS AACO Police Annapolis City Police Annapolis Music Therapy ARC of Baltimore ARC of Central Chesapeake

Emerge Gigi’s Playhouse Global Wellness Harbour House Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies Vets Helix Healthcare Heritage Harbor Therapeutic Jam Session I AM ALS

Bill Folkerts

John Kelley

Scott Peters

John Straus

Shelly Ford

James Kiley

Jeff Poehler

Ken Szekretar

Caroline Foster

Mark Killorin

Mary Pratt

Carol Tabak

Bob Freeman

Cynthia Krewson

Marie Richardson

Kay Tunney

Madonna Gambrell

Alan Krusinger

Tracey Richter

George Turner

Kristal Garcia

Paul LaBossiere

Warren Richter

Paul Van Cleve

Chris Gildea

Walt Laird

Danny Rick

Skip Wallace

Patrick Casey

Scott Gitchell

Maude Laurence

Ed Riehl

Arnie Wallenstein

Cynthia Chadwell

Aaron Goldmann

Carol Lazzaro

Sarah Riehl

Trey Warman

Mark Chapin

Ben Gonser

Bill Levatino

Daniel Ritchey

Richard Wehrmann

Spina Bifida of the Eastern Shore

David Chimera

Jack Gonser

Craig Ligibel

Steve Ritterbush

Ken Weise

Jard Chiu-Rourman

JT Gonser

Marina Loewen

Lyn Rockhill

Lisa Werre

Spring Dell

Davd Chui

Sloane Gonser

Rueben Loewen

John Rogers

Jeff West

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and Fort Belvoir

Donna Clapp

Janet Gonski

Stephen Lord

Chris Rohrer

Joanne White

Bill Coccoli

Keith Goode

Heather Ludovici

Lon Rosenberg

Dick White

Christine Collins

Ed Gray

Debra Lund

Beth Rossman

Beau Whitney

Pamela Corwin

Linda Gray

Martin Lutsky

Peter Rowny

Suzanne Whitney

Will Crump

Peggy Greenwell

Margie Magill

Sheila Rowny

Laura Wiegmann

Matthew Davis

Sandy Grosvenor

Michael Manuzak

Rich Saad

Ellen Wisnosky

VOLUNTEERS

Daniel Delly

Patti Haburchak

Joel McCord

Ava Sale

Tom Wisnosky

Tim Abrams

Michael Derby

Dillon Hale

Pete McDevitt

Don Santa

Bill York

Elizabeth Ackerman

William Dick

Jeff Halpern

Grazia Mieren

Vicki Saporta

Mike Zapf

Jonathan Adams

Michelle Dina

Amy Harris

June Misner

Art Savage

Scott Zinke

Nina Harris

Erin Montenegro

Leo Scanlon

Ton Zwaard

Southern Maryland Center for Independent Living (SMCIL)

Wounded Warrior Project

ARC of Southern Maryland

Impossible Dream

Arundel Lodge

Kids In Action

Abilities Network

Langton Green

Abilities Network/ Frederick

Main Street Connection

BayWoods of Annapolis

Mindful Wellbeing Yoga

Kathy Anderson

Justin Disborough

Matt Baker

Jason Duncan

Downey Hinrichs

Tim Mooney

Catherine Schaaf

Bello Machre

Montgomery County Stroke Group

Amir Bamdad

Dennis Dunn

Lindsey Hinrichs

Ed Morgan

Ingrid Schonfield

Emily Eastman

Jacquie Hogan

Bob Morrow

Alex Schonfield

Move United

Ann Bastian Mark Bertacchi

Allie Eberhardt

Tommy Holmes

Carl Mott

Jenn Shea

Linda Bitterfeld

John Enderle

Mike Huddleston

Charles Neighbor

Michelle Sheckells

Liz Bollinger

Mimi Engelsman

Bob Huebner

Jim Nolan

Skip Shipman

Tara Boogaerts

David Enos

David Jackson

Bob O’Neill

Jon Slabaugh

Craig Braverman

Bill Erickson

Rosanne Jacuzzi

Phil Ourisson

Corinne Smith

Ange Brock

Denise Ertel

Donovan Johnson

Steven Palmer

Eileen Smith

Nancy Bromberg

Bob Esposti

Kathryn Jordan

Glenn Parker

Rebecca Smith

Mitch Buchman

Tripp Ewers

Anne Kaiser

Laurie Pasnak-Park

Kelly Soluri

Rockville Amputee Group

Emily Burton

Doug Fineberg

Paul Kaladas

Kelly Patterson

Michael Sommer

John Cantrick

Nancy Fineberg

Michael Kallmeyer

Jane Pelly

Fred Stielow

Seeds 4 Success

Christopher Carbery

Greg Flanigan

Andy Katz

Paul Perdue

Brian Stodd

Bennett Blazers Boundless Edventures Boys & Girls Club Central Special School Cindy Fletcher Holden Art Classes Chesapeake Bay Foundation ChesterWye Center DC VA Medical Center

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Kennedy Krieger

PG Parks & Recreation Progress Unlimited Pursuit Adaptive Sports Opportunity Builder, Inc (OBI) OPB

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CRAB FLEET DIRECTORS Jim Barnes Dan Flagler Walt Laird George Pappas Dan Pendergast Tom Spitzer

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Sponsors 12

Mark Bird

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Grantors

Executive Community Support

Rappahannock APN Services

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Anonymous Foundation

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Financials

Donations

Looking Ahead

PROGRAMS OTHER 2.5% 1%

OPERATING INCOME 40.25%

$438,300

Donated Boats

7.5%

$79,610

Grants

25.5%

$276,536

Events

24.25%

$266,260

Programs

1.5%

$16,692

1%

$11,438

Other Income TOTAL

$1,088,838

OPERATING EXPENSES 31%

$220,094

Program Services

53%

$376,833

Event Expenses

10%

$69,998

Operations & Maintenance

6%

$47,008

TOTAL

INCOME

GRANTS 25.5%

BOAT SALES

7.5%

EVENT EXPENSES 10%

Administrative Expenses

DONATIONS 40.25%

EVENTS 24.5%

OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE 6%

Building Legacy and Impact ADMIN EXPENSES 31%

EXPENSES

$713,933

2022 – 2024 OPERATING FINANCIALS 2022

PROGRAM SERVICES 53%

1,000,000 __________________________________________

Income

$725,043

$900,000 __________________________________________

Expenses

$1,630,039

$800,000 __________________________________________ $700,000 __________________________________________

2023 Income

$868,755

Expenses

$1,578,542

$600,000 __________________________________________ $500,000 __________________________________________ $400,000 __________________________________________

2024

$300,000 __________________________________________

Income

$1,088,838

Expenses

$713,933

$200,000 $100,000

2022 INCOME

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2023

2024

EXPENSES

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CRAB’s growth has been exceptional and exponential since moving into the Adaptive Boating Center (ABC) two years ago. CRAB served 50% more guests in 2024 and the ABC will continue to be a magnate for future growth. To ensure that CRAB programs remain free of charge to guests, CRAB created an endowment in 2022 to support the mission and vision for the future.

Endowment funds provide important financial security for CRAB and can be critical during economic fluctuations.

The endowment fund has increased steadily and will have greater prominence in future fundraising. Your consideration and support of the CRAB endowment fund is greatly appreciated.

New Initiatives: Growing Beyond Expectations In 2025, CRAB will host a Special Olympics Demonstration Sailing event September 5th - 7th. We look forward to working with Special Olympics Maryland, Virginia, and Anne Arundel County to make this a memorable and rewarding event for athletes.

Thanks to the Bill Simpson Foundation for their generous sponsorship.

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