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Sponsors & Grantors


CRAB is so grateful for the businesses, organizations, and community groups that choose to support CRAB programs with financial contributions.

 

CRAB has corporate sponsorship opportunities at many different levels. Sponsors can support CRAB programs or target their gifts to meet a specific need. Many sponsors qualify to be included in CRAB’s public communications – including press relations, social media campaigns, newsletters, email updates, and website posts.

Grant funding from Community Foundations, Sponsors and private grantors made up 25% of CRAB’s operating budget in 2021.

Grantors

A logo for the Bill Simpson Foundation

Funding from the Bill Simpson Foundation supports CRAB programs at the Adaptive Boating Center for the 2024 season. Having been an avid boater himself, Bill Simpson understood the freedom our guests find on the water. The funding from this grant will ensure that our guests continue to have unrestricted access to Chesapeake Bay.

A logo for the Jack Kagan Foundation.

The Jack Kagan Foundation has been a long time supporter of CRAB programs. JKF was one of the first supporters of the Adaptive Boating Center Capital Campaign. CRAB proudly flys the JKF Logo on two of its Beneteau 22As

A logo for the Phillips Charitable Foundation, Inc.

In 2022 CRAB partnered with Phillips Charitable Foundation, Inc. to furnish the Lawrence B. Taishoff Learning Center with the latest in adaptive technology to create a fully universal learning environment where all CRAB guests can comfortably participate in CRAB Programming

The Meridian Foundation provided the funding needed for CRAB to purchase the Gemini Freestyle 399 Power Catamaran, Dream Catcher. The power catamaran is CRAB’s first powerboat and provides up to five guests in wheelchairs the opportunity to enjoy the Bay without leaving their chairs behind.

A logo for the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation

The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation provided funding for the Hoyer lifts now in use at the new Adaptive Boating Center. These lifts make it possible for guests who are unable to use transfer slides board CRAB’s fleet of Beneteau 22A sailboats, CRAB’s Martin 16 sip/puff sailboat as well as help boaters from the community who need assistance boarding private vessels for a day on the Bay.

The Middle Run Foundation provides funding in support of the Adaptive Boating Center.

A logo for Anne Arundel County, Maryland.

The Anne Arundel County supports CRAB capacity building through Anne Arundel County Executive Community Grant Funds.

A logo for Move United Warfighters.

Move United has been a long time supporter of CRAB Military Programs. The funds provided by Move United make it possible for CRAB to create customized programming for recovering warriors and veterans with disabilities.

A logo for Brass Pro Shops

Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Outdoor Fund supports CRAB efforts to introduce new audiences to outdoor activities. Funds are used for outreach and program planning for new community partners and allows CRAB to offer its sailing and boating programs free of charge.

A logo for the Rotary Club of Annapolis.

Annapolis Rotary has been a long time supporter of CRAB programs. With funds from the Annapolis Rotary Crab Feast Grant CRAB was able to purchase refillable water bottles for guests who arrive with no water bottles at the ABC. Staying hydrated is essential when spending a day on the Bay.

Annapolis Rotary has been a long time supporter of CRAB programs. With funds from the Annapolis Rotary Crab Feast Grant CRAB was able to purchase refillable water bottles for guests who arrive with no water bottles at the ABC. Staying hydrated is essential when spending a day on the Bay.

A logo for the AYC Foundation

AYC Foundation provides funding for CRAB kids camps. CRAB offers two-day kids camps for youth from underserved communities in partnership with the Anne Arundel County Police and Annapolis Police departments.

A logo for the Rotary Club of Parole (Annapolis)

Parole Rotary supports programming. Recent gifts include funding for adaptive fishing equipment for the CRAB Power Catamaran, Dream Catcher.

Sponsorship

The CRAB Cup

CRAB offers many levels of sponsorship through its largest annual fundraiser, The CRAB Cup. The CRAB Cup features a pursuit start sailboat race, a poker pursuit race for powerboaters and an award winning shore party that attracts more than 500 community members each year.

A photo of CRAB's Executive Director, Paul Bollinger, receiving a large check from a CRAB Sponsor, Weems and Plath.

Our Sponsors

A logo for Engel and Volkers, Finest real Estate Worldwide
A logo for Koons Mobility Center and Braud Ability

In-Kind Sponsors