The Outdoor Foundation
- Assets
- $2.1m
- Revenue
- $1.0m
- Investments
- $745.7k
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Boulder, CO
- Founding
- 11/2000
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 84-1549065
Organization Overview
The Outdoor Foundation is located in Boulder, CO. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Outdoor Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Outdoor Foundation generated $1.0m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.1%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Outdoor Foundation has awarded 327 individual grants totaling $9,733,665. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO INSPIRE AND GROW GENERATIONS OF OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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.
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.
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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dr Arlene Charles Chief Operat | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Stephanie Maez Executive Di | 40 | $0 | |
Jen Boldry Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Danica Carey Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Amy Dominquez-Arms Vice Chair | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Lesford Duncan Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $503,200 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $468,995 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $972,195 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $48,052 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,020,247 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $826,372 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $506,091 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $160,847 |
| Advertising and promotion | $21,913 |
| Office expenses | $4,163 |
| Information technology | $1,700 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,200 |
| Travel | $49,547 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10,795 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $29,933 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,753,203 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $633,757 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $716,666 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $15,573 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $745,709 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,111,705 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,000 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $24,104 |
| Total liabilities | $31,104 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $805,942 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,274,659 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,111,705 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, The Outdoor Foundation has awarded $824,372 in support to 12 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CHESAPEAKE BAY TRUST PURPOSE: YOUTH OUTDOOR PART. | $100,000 |
CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS PURPOSE: YOUTH OUTDOOR PART. | $25,000 |
MAINE AUDUBON PURPOSE: YOUTH OUTDOOR PART. | $58,500 |
NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION PURPOSE: YOUTH OUTDOOR PART. | $117,758 |
QUIMBY FAMILY FD PURPOSE: YOUTH OUTDOOR PART. | $10,000 |
RIVER CITY OUTDOORS MOUND CITY FDN PURPOSE: YOUTH OUTDOOR PART. | $100,000 |