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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 address equity barriers and help make the outdoors accessible for all.

2023 OUTDOOR PARTICIPATION TRENDS REPORT

New research from the Outdoor Foundation reveals record participation rates and increased diversity.

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2022 Outdoor Foundation Annual Report

2022 was a landmark year of growth. The Thrive Outside Community Initiative helped to connect 40,842 youth and their families to the joy, wonder, and myriad benefits of the outdoors.

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2023 Special Report on Fishing

Whether fishing on lakes, rivers, streams, or seas, 54.5 million Americans ages 6 and over of were united in 2022 by the love of fishing.

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THRIVE OUTSIDE INITIATIVE

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Q&A: Courtney Baltiyskyy, Policy Analyst for the YMCA of San Diego County Courtney Baltiyskyy, a policy analyst for the YMCA of San

Q&A: Kristen Ragain, manager of philanthropy and community partnerships for REI Co-op REI Co-op has donated $1 million to the Thrive Outside

David Buteyn Teacher, John Rex Middle School, Oklahoma City Where the Oklahoma River runs through downtown Oklahoma City, there’s an incredible opportunity

THRIVE OUTSIDE COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP PARTNERS

1:1 donation match from Thrive Outside Community organizations.

THRIVE OUTSIDE COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS

Board of directors

Jen Mull Neuhaus

Chairperson
Former CEO, Backwoods

Jennifer Boldry

Director

Applied Innovation Leader, NAXION

Danica Carey

Director
Director of Marketing Operations, Seirus Innovative Accessories

Amy Dominguez-Arms

Vice Chair
Philanthropic and
Nonprofit Consultant

Lesford Duncan

Director
CEO, Greening Youth Foundation

Hilary Hartley

Director

President, Thule Group

Bill Neff

Director
Vice President of Marketing – EMEA, YETI

Joe Pellegrini

Director
Managing Director,
R.W. Baird & Co

Ray Rivera

Secretary & Treasurer
Partner and Co-founder,
KRS Strategy Group

Get In Touch

STEPHANIE MAEZ

Executive Director
smaez@outdoorfoundation.org

 
 
 
 
 
  
 

JACOB FISHER

Development and Programs Manager

jfisher@outdoorfoundation.org

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