Kalmar Nyckel Foundation

Organization Mission:

Preserving and promoting the cultural and maritime heritage of Delaware and the Delaware Valley for the education and enrichment of all.

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Support the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation's education mission. We are committed to delivering innovative educational programs and experiences to students of all ages, with a focus on Title 1 schools and underserved youth. We have adapted our experiential in-person programs to meet the needs of virtual learning environments. Here's how you can help:

Virtual Field Trips: A gift of $80 will give 10 students this experience; $240 will support a class of 30 children.

Educational Sails on Kalmar Nyckel: A gift of $110 gives 5 students an experiential sail on our ship; $440 will support a class of 20 children.

Program sponsorships: You may also support educational community programs and events such as our 2021 Virtual LEGO Shipbuilding Contest, 2021 Wilmington Pirate Festival, and 2021 Halloween Ghost Ship. A gift or sponsorship of $500, $1,000 or more will provide access to these programs while your company or name can be included in promotional marketing.

About Kalmar Nyckel Foundation

The Kalmar Nyckel Foundation (KNF) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit volunteer-based educational organization whose hallmark is hands-on learning and educational experiences for the enrichment of all. Through school field trips, community events, classroom programs, and both public and private sails, the Foundation reaches more than 35,000 people annually on ship and shore. KNF built, owns and operates Kalmar Nyckel, The Tall Ship of Delaware, a full-scale replica of the Swedish naval ship that founded the colony of New Sweden in 1638.

One of the State’s great educational resources, launched in 1997, the Kalmar Nyckel delivers on its education mission in Delaware and by voyaging more than 2,400 nautical miles from May through October to ports on the Eastern Seaboard. The ship has professional officers and a crew of trained volunteers who bring a wide range of skills and experiences on board.

Opened in 2015 on Wilmington's East 7th Street Peninsula, the Tatiana and Gerret Copeland Maritime Center, is home to the ship as well as a museum and year-round riverfront center for hands-on learning, school field trips, public events, and private rentals for business and social events. Self-guided and private group tours of our exhibits are available. Learn more at KalmarNyckel.org or call 302.429.7447 to request a tour.

Organization Details

Name:
Kalmar Nyckel Foundation

EIN: 516015181

Street Address:
Kalmar Nyckel Foundation

1124 East 7th Street

City: Wilmington

State: DE Zip: 19801

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Website:
https://www.KalmarNyckel.org

Counties Served: New Castle, Kent, Sussex

Office Locations: Wilmington

Sectors: Arts & Culture, Community Improvement, Education, Environment, Kids, Museums & Historical, Science & Technology, Volunteerism, Workforce

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