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PARTICIPATION
POWERS PROGRESS.
The Outdoor Foundation, the philanthropic arm of OIA, helps the industry expand access, break down barriers, and inspire the next generation of outdoor participants — because a thriving industry starts with inclusive, widespread engagement.
PARTICIPATION
POWERS PROGRESS.
The Outdoor Foundation, the philanthropic arm of OIA, helps the industry expand access, break down barriers, and inspire the next generation of outdoor participants — because a thriving industry starts with inclusive, widespread engagement.
We All Thrive Outside.
The Outdoor Foundation is dedicated to getting people outside for their health, the health of communities, and the health of the outdoor industry. Through community investment and groundbreaking research, we work with partners across the country to increase outdoor participation, address equity barriers, and help make the outdoors accessible for all.
We all Thrive outside.
The Outdoor Foundation is dedicated to getting people outside for their health, the health of communities, and the health of the outdoor industry. Through community investment and groundbreaking research, we work with partners across the country to increase outdoor participation, address equity barriers, and help make the outdoors accessible for all.
The Thrive Outside Initiative

Thrive Outside connects communities to the outdoors through equity-focused, local partnerships.

The Thrive Outside Initiative
Thrive Outside connects communities to the outdoors through equity-focused, local partnerships.
Leadership Partners
Thank you to our Leadership Partners driving this movement forward.
Leadership Partners
Thank you to our Leadership Partners driving this movement forward.
Opening access. Expanding impact.
2024 Outdoor Foundation Annual Report
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2025 Outdoor Participation Trends Report
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Celebrating Black Leaders in the Outdoors
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Collective Impact, Outdoor Equity, and Thrive Outside
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Opening access. Expanding impact.

OIA 2025 Outdoor Consumer Trends Report

Understand Today’s Consumers. Shape Tomorrow’s Strategy. The outdoor consumer has changed. OIA’s 2025 Outdoor Consumer Trends Report reveals how casual and active lifestyle participants now drive over 90% of market
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2025 Outdoor Participation Trends Report

OIA members and Outdoor Foundation partners have exclusive access to the full 78-page report to inform their brand’s consumer and business strategy and to help drive equitable access to the outdoors nationwide.
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2025 Outdoor Retail Sales Trends Report

The outdoor market is changing, and we’re here to help with data and business intelligence to grow your brand.
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2025 SPECIAL REPORT ON FISHING

2024 brought encouraging developments (easing inflation, strong employment data, market highs) amid a troubling backdrop (deepening partisanship, continued global strife, AI worries).
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Meet the board guiding our mission

The Outdoor Foundation Board, alongside the Executive Director, brings together bold thinkers and industry experts committed to shaping a stronger, more inclusive future for outdoor recreation

Amy Dominguez-Arms, Board Chair
Hilary Hartley, Vice Chair
Danica Carey, Secretary - Treasurer
Bill Neff, Board Director
Jen Mull Neuhaus, Board Director
Jen Boldry, Board Director
Nate_Simmons, Board Director
Lesford Duncan, Executive Director
Meet the board guiding our mission

The Outdoor Foundation Board, alongside the Executive Director, brings together bold thinkers and industry experts committed to shaping a stronger, more inclusive future for outdoor recreation

Amy Dominguez-Arms, Board Chair
Hilary Hartley, Vice Chair
Danica Carey, Secretary - Treasurer
Bill Neff, Board Director
Nate_Simmons, Board Director
Jen Mull Neuhaus, Board Director
Jen Boldry, Board Director
Lesford Duncan, Executive Director
Ready to participate?

Want to help expand access, break barriers, and inspire participation? Are you interested in learning more about our Thrive Outside communities or in getting involved with the Thrive Outside program? We’d love to hear from you.

CONTACT OUR TEAM
Ready to participate?

Want to help expand access, break barriers, and inspire participation? Are you interested in learning more about our Thrive Outside communities or in getting involved with the Thrive Outside program? We’d love to hear from you.

CONTACT OUR TEAM

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