Fundraising Goal: $10,000

$13,620 raised from 138 unique donors
Verified 501(c)(3) Nonprofit

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.

Support the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation's education mission and the work of The Tall Ship of Delaware! We are committed to delivering innovative educational programs for students of all ages through school, community, and public programs. Your gift will support:
  • Field Trips on our ship and shore:  With a focus on experiential learning, we offer unforgettable in-person and virtual programs to meet the needs of our constituents. Our programs are offered throughout the Delaware Valley, with a special focus on schools and programs for underserved children and youth. Students explore the history of Delaware, the science of sailing, teamwork, the life of a 17th century sailor, and more.
  • Classroom Programs: We bring our education team and materials to classrooms throughout the Delaware Valley both in-person and virtually. Program topics include economic lessons about trade, choice, and scarcity, as well as the history of the maritime Underground Railroad in our region.
  • Community Programs: Each year, we provide educational programs to local youth organizations and host major community events on our site at little or no cost thanks to important sponsor and donor funding.
  • Ship Maintenance Fund: Our well-maintained ship has an annual maintenance plan to manage the wood structure and carvings, rigging, sails, mechanical systems, safety equipment, and much more. With a wooden ship, there are also projects that become apparent each winter including repairing our foremast this year. A gift of any amount will help us prepare for the new sailing season!

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

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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

Recent Donations

  • $1,655
  • Winner of Chemours Environmental Champion Donation Bonus Prize (2nd Place) challenge! $1,500
  • Elaine Autry $50
  • Penelope Duncan $10
  • Frederick Hocker $300
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  • Carin Bloom $50
  • Bettina Jones $275
  • Gary Linarducci $50
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