THE OUTDOOR FOUNDATION
Vision: Everyone thrives outside.
Goal: Within a generation everyone experiences the fun and joy of the outdoors once a week.
The Outdoor Foundation is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 established by the Outdoor Industry Association.
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GRANTS
OUTDOOR NATION
RESEARCH
OUTSIDERS BALL
NEWS
GRANTS
The Outdoor Foundation has provided more than 500 organizations with over $5 million in grants that have connected 300,000 young people to outdoor recreation and nature-based activities, from hiking and biking to camping and climbing.
LEARN MOREOUTDOOR NATION
Launched in 2010, Outdoor Nation is a first-of-its-kind nationwide initiative created by the Outdoor Foundation to engage and activate young adults in the outdoors.
LEARN MORERESEARCH
The Outdoor Foundation’s research investigates the depth and effect of Americans participation in outdoor recreation. Each year, the Outdoor Foundation produces reports to help understand the demographic and lifestyle changes taking place in the U.S. and around the world as they relate to outdoor recreation.
LEARN MOREOUTSIDERS BALL
Through the annual Outsiders Ball, the Outdoor Foundation is uniting industry leaders to inspire the next generation to get outside. In the past four years, Outsiders Ball has raised over $1 million to fund more than 300 community-led outdoor initiatives, providing 65,000 youths with opportunities to experience the outdoors.
LEARN MORENEWS
As the philanthropic arm of OIA, the Outdoor Foundation works to ensure our nation’s future health and our industry by investing in great community and campus programs that help young people recreate outside. Read our stories to learn more about the Outdoor Foundation.
View StoriesBOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sally McCoy - Chairperson
Former CEO CamelBak
Steve Barker
Founder, Eagle Creek
Jen Mull
Former CEO, Backwoods
Beaver Theodosakis
Founder, prAna
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