EIN 84-1549065

The Outdoor Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
2000
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
The Outdoor Foundation inspires outdoor enthusiasts, fosters collaboration and action, and supports local programs through charitable and educational purposes.
Total revenues
$1,020,247
2023
Total expenses
$1,753,203
2023
Total assets
$2,111,705
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at The Outdoor Foundation

Convening: fostering collaboration and action - The Foundation is working to bring together top leaders, key organizations, and youth activists from across The country in a range of action-oriented convening events, from intimate high-powered gatherings to large-scale youth festivals. A focus of this work includes exploration of public and private partnership opportunities for The Outdoor industry, nongovernmental organizations, and The federal government to join forces and make a difference.
Participation: supporting local programs - The Foundation works with organizations at The community level to drive Outdoor participation. The thrive outside program involves supporting existing programs and providing The infrastructure, planning, and resources needed to build a lifelong commitment to The outdoors. Additionally, The Foundation partners with members and affiliated organizations to execute and administer grant programs that also result in increased Outdoor participation.
Research: identifying best practices and trends - The Foundation produces specialized reports exploring The trends and impact of Outdoor activity in america. Studies include national participation trends, shedding light on The inactivity and obesity crisis, and seeking to understand and reverse The growing inactivity crisis among youth and The growing disconnect between youth and The outdoors.

Grants made by The Outdoor Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Thorne Ecological InstituteYouth Outdoor Part.$131,114
National Wildlife FederationYouth Outdoor Part.$117,758
Seattle Parks FoundationYouth Outdoor Part.$101,000
...and 8 more grants made

Who funds The Outdoor Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Outdoor Industry AssociationDonations$503,200

Personnel at The Outdoor Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Arlene CharlesChief Operating Officer$0
Stephanie MaezExecutive Director$146,221
Beaver TheodosakisSecretary and Treasurer / Treasurer and Secretary / Board Member$0
Elizabeth AangeenbrugPast Executive Director$30,507
Jennifer Mull-NeuhausVice Chair and Chair$0
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for The Outdoor Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$972,195
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$48,052
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,020,247

Form 990s for The Outdoor Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-08-23990View PDF
2022-122023-08-22990View PDF
2021-122022-08-09990View PDF
2020-122021-10-05990View PDF
2020-122021-08-11990View PDF
...and 12 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 5, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
October 3, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
September 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $525,000 from Outdoor Industry Association
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
May 8, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $250,000 from Outdoor Industry Association
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationEnvironment
Characteristics
Provides grantsOperates internationallyNational levelAuction fundraisersTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 21497
Boulder, CO 80308
Metro area
Boulder, CO
County
Boulder County, CO
Website URL
outdoorindustry.org/participation/ 
Phone
(303) 444-3353
IRS details
EIN
84-1549065
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2000
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C60: Environmental Education
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Central organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0168372
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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