The Skatepark Project
The Skatepark Project is a public charity based in Vista, California, formed in 2000. Its stated mission is to help underserved communities create safe and inclusive public skateparks for youth.
The Skatepark Project at a glance
In short: The Skatepark Project gave $4.7M across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $334K), mostly in California. 71% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,680,313
- +437.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +27.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $334,308
- +322.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $3,716,964
- -2.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 71% first-time grantees (10 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Skatepark Project
- Contact
Mailing address: 1611-A S Melrose Drive 360, Vista, CA 92081
Phone: (760) 477-2479
Website: https://skatepark.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Skatepark Project
Who The Skatepark Project funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Campanile Foundation ($4.2M). Together the top 10 received $4.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 67 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s mission and general assistance program focus on underserved communities. The Built to Play program specifically supports communities in Southeast Michigan and Western New York. In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 5% to Michigan, 2% to New York, and 1% to Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Skatepark Project open to new grantees?
71%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 14 grantees (71%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $458K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $14K first-time, $26K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $260K (2021) to $4.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $4.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Campanile Foundation San Diego, CA | Establish the skatepark project center for skateboarding, action sports, and social change endowment. | $4,235,383 |
| Littlefield Community Association Detroit, MI | For Construction of a Skatepark | $250,000 |
| Warm Springs Community Action Team Warm Springs, OR | For Construction of a Skatepark | $40,000 |
| Brooklyn Bridge Manhattan Inc New York, NY | Skatepark Programming | $27,000 |
| Lockport Community Services Inc Lockport, NY | For Construction of Skatepark | $25,000 |
| Social Impact Fund Los Angeles, CA | Fellowship | $15,000 |
| Rose City Rollers Portland, OR | Fellowship | $15,000 |
| Environmental Hood Restoration Inc Brooklyn, NY | Fellowship | $15,000 |
| Tutifruiti Skate Inc Longwood, FL | Fellowship | $12,430 |
| Harold Hunter Foundation New York, NY | Skatepark Programming | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,716,964 | $2,683,343 | $7,032,936 | $4,680,313 | 14 | $58,445 |
| 2023 | $3,825,154 | $3,731,473 | $3,868,943 | $871,048 | 11 | $53,111 |
| 2022 | $4,142,670 | $3,987,941 | $4,002,192 | $1,728,130 | 20 | $14,839 |
| 2021 | $3,894,452 | $2,019,799 | $1,912,845 | $260,319 | 5 | $92,265 |
| 2020 | $4,259,226 | $2,805,522 | $1,958,430 | $967,000 | 17 | $7,545 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission is to help underserved communities create safe and inclusive public skateparks for youth. Its skatepark-building, maintenance, and programming assistance supports construction of free public skateparks, upkeep of existing parks, and programming intended to encourage participation and support the next generation of skaters.
The Built to Play program supports community groups and municipal entities seeking free public skateparks in underserved communities in Southeast Michigan and Western New York. It offers matching-grant funds of up to $250,000 and supplemental grants of up to $50,000 for environmentally friendly design and construction, as well as advisory services and advocacy training.
The Fellowship Program is a 12-month, two-phase training and project-design opportunity intended to develop skatepark advocates, designers, and programmers. It is designed to include a diverse group of BIPOC people aged 12–24. Supply the Ride provides free skateboards, helmets, and pads to community members, especially young people.
Among 2024 recipients, The Campanile Foundation describes its mission as providing San Diego State University with community expertise, oversight, and advocacy to increase private giving and manage the university’s philanthropic assets. The Harold Hunter Foundation says it uses skateboarding to provide underserved youth with life experiences that nurture creativity, resourcefulness, and life skills. Rose City Rollers describes a mission of serving women, girls, and gender-expansive individuals through roller derby and an inclusive community. Social Impact Fund says it works to inspire efficient and accessible philanthropy and accelerate the social impact of culture-makers and creative communities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the organization reported 14 grants totaling $4,680,313. The median grant was $15,000; grants ranged from $7,500 to $4,235,383. The largest reported grant was $4,235,383 to The Campanile Foundation for establishing The Skatepark Project Center for Skateboarding, Action Sports, and Social Change Endowment. The filing states that this distribution was terminated on October 24, 2025, through a cancellation addendum to the agreement.
Other notable 2024 grants included $250,000 to Littlefield Community Association for skatepark construction; $40,000 to Warm Springs Community Action Team for skatepark construction; $27,000 to Brooklyn Bridge Manhattan Inc for skatepark programming; and $25,000 to Lockport Community Services Inc for skatepark construction. The organization also reported grants of $15,000 each to Social Impact Fund, Rose City Rollers, and Environmental Hood Restoration Inc for fellowships.
The board reviews grant applications using criteria that include median household income, access to skateparks, proposed project scope, fundraising and community-awareness work, and other local information demonstrating that a community is underserved. Recipients sign a legal agreement limiting the use of grant funds, report on project progress twice a year until completion, and submit a final report with photographic proof that the skatepark exists.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anthony Hawk as president, Jim Thiebaud as treasurer, Mimi Knoop as secretary, and Steve Hawk as vice president. Directors listed are Brent Eyestone, Patricia Hawk, Tony Conrad, Brandee Barker, Steve Larosiliere, and Oliver Percovich.
The filing states that Anthony Hawk chairs the board and that Steve Hawk and Patricia Hawk are his siblings. It describes the three family members as permanent board members, with the remaining authorized members serving two-year terms.
The Skatepark Project is led by Benjamin Bashein, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 6 of 31 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Benjamin Bashein
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$141K (2021) → $233K (2024)
Anthony Hawk
President
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trevor Staples
Director of Grants & Skatepark Development
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$116K (2024)
Anthony Bucci
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandee Barker
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brent Eyestone
Director
Director → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Render
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neftalie Williams
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Oliver Percovich
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Hawk
Director
Vice President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Murdock
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Larosiliere
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony Conrad
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Palladini
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe O'Hara
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ed Wilson
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gianina Thompson
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Morishige
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bastian Lehmann
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Marashi
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Aronowitz
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Wright
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Preeti Sodhi
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yulin Olliver
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Williams-Feuerstein
Chief Advancement Officer
Directo Or Communications & Marketing → Chief Advancement Officer, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$126K (2023) → $143K (2024)
Alec Beck
Associate Director of Advocacy & Public Engagement
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$104K (2024)
Alexandra Poole
Chief Financial Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$141K (2024)
Jon Derek Croteau
Chief of Staff
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$121K (2024)
Jim Thiebaud
Treasurer
Director → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mimi Knoop
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Hawk
Vice President
Secretary → Director, 2021
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Allen Gibson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: David Proctor (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Lenore Hawk Dale (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Sandy Dusablon (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jon Gray (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Sara Williams (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Rachel Williams (2022) — Director of Communications & Marketing
- Former: Lily Schwimmer (2021) — Employee
- Former: Bob Kahan (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $233K, to Benjamin Bashein (Executive Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Skatepark Project
How much does The Skatepark Project give each year?
The Skatepark Project gave $4.7M across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $871K across 11 grants.
What is The Skatepark Project's typical grant size?
The Skatepark Project's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $334,308, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Skatepark Project that year got $458K on average.
Where does The Skatepark Project give grants?
The Skatepark Project gives mostly in California: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Skatepark Project give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The Skatepark Project's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Fellowship" (5 grants) and "Skatepark Programming" (4 grants).
Who are The Skatepark Project's largest grantees?
The Skatepark Project's largest 2024 grantees include The Campanile Foundation ($4,235,383), Littlefield Community Association ($250,000) and Warm Springs Community Action Team ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Skatepark Project?
The Skatepark Project reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.7M.
What does The Skatepark Project fund?
The organization’s mission is to help underserved communities create safe and inclusive public skateparks for youth. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Skatepark Project?
The Skatepark Project has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check skatepark.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Skatepark Project's EIN?
The Skatepark Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0965889. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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 November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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