Outdoor Alliance
Our mission is to unite the voices of outdoor enthusiasts to protect the humanpowered outdoor recreation experience and conserve Americas public lands.
Outdoor Alliance at a glance
In short: Outdoor Alliance gave $78K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $78,000
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,600
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,000
- Total assets
- $1,312,845
- -4.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (77% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Outdoor Alliance funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Mountaineers ($50K). Together the top 5 received $78K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 31 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Outdoor Alliance gives
- Giving fell 40% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $78K (2025) to $130K (2022). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $78K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Mountaineers Seattle, WA | Conservation and Advocacy | $50,000 |
| American Whitewater Springfield, OR | Conservation and Advocacy | $9,000 |
| Surfrider Foundation San Clemente, CA | Conservation and Advocacy | $9,000 |
| Washington Trails Association Seattle, WA | Conservation and Advocacy | $5,000 |
| Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance North Bend, WA | Conservation and Advocacy | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,312,845 | $1,747,439 | $1,832,004 | $78,000 | 5 | $13,191 |
| 2024 | $1,373,612 | $1,497,356 | $1,695,788 | $91,000 | 7 | $20,005 |
| 2023 | $1,580,546 | $1,370,125 | $1,292,517 | $126,961 | 7 | $25,095 |
| 2022 | $1,498,065 | $1,330,523 | $1,171,693 | $129,550 | 6 | $1,898 |
| 2021 | $1,342,757 | $1,253,959 | $951,023 | $114,950 | 6 | $89 |
| 2020 | $1,035,499 | $1,318,217 | $894,512 | $123,200 | 10 | $2,410 |
About Outdoor Alliance
Based on IRS filings
Outdoor Alliance is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $78K. Net investment income was $13K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Outdoor Alliance is led by Adam Cramer, Chief Executive Officer since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 4 of 18 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Adam Cramer
Chief Executive Officer
Executive Director → Chief Executive Officer, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$169K (2020) → $204K (2025)
Katherine Tsai
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brynna Counts-Morgan
Development Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$103K (2025)
Beth Spilman
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lindsey Davis
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luther Propst
Director
Chair → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenni Henry
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anneliese Steel
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Gabriel
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lindsay Knight
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Page
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Barranco
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Cooper
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Louis Geltman
Vice President Policy & Gov Affairs
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$104K (2023) → $119K (2025)
Tania Lown-Hecht
Vice President Communications & Strategy
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$105K (2023) → $119K (2025)
Brian Joyner
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad Nelsen
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Vogl
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Chris Winter (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Joan May (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Keegan Young (2023) — Director
- Former: Kent McNeill (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Gabe Vasquez (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mark Singleton (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Michael Collins (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Peter Metcalf (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Todd Walton (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $204K, to Adam Cramer (Chief Executive Officer). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Outdoor Alliance
How much does Outdoor Alliance give each year?
Outdoor Alliance gave $78K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $91K across 7 grants.
What is Outdoor Alliance's typical grant size?
Outdoor Alliance's median grant in 2025 was $9,000, and its average grant was $15,600, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Outdoor Alliance give grants?
Outdoor Alliance gives mostly in Washington: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oregon (12%) and California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (2 grants).
Does Outdoor Alliance give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Outdoor Alliance's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Conservation and Advocacy" (5 grants).
Who are Outdoor Alliance's largest grantees?
Outdoor Alliance's largest 2025 grantees include The Mountaineers ($50,000), American Whitewater ($9,000) and Surfrider Foundation ($9,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Outdoor Alliance?
Outdoor Alliance reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is Outdoor Alliance?
Outdoor Alliance is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Outdoor Alliance's EIN?
Outdoor Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3272914. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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