The Outdoor Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2024
Total received
$3.8M
Foundation funders
6
Grants recorded
16
Years covered
2019–2024
Who funds The Outdoor Foundation?
The Outdoor Foundation is funded by 6 grantmakers, led by Outdoor Industry Association ($2.2M), The VF Foundation ($1.0M), Patagoniaorg ($303K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.8M in grants to The Outdoor Foundation between 2019–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outdoor Industry Association | $2,181,312 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| The VF Foundation | $1,000,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Patagoniaorg | $302,500 | 3 | 2019–2021 |
| Richard King Mellon Foundation | $200,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Seattle Foundation | $70,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The San Diego Foundation | $7,500 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $353K (2019) to $1.0M (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $638K.
What grants has The Outdoor Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Outdoor Industry Association | DONATIONS | $403,112 |
| 2024 | Richard King Mellon Foundation | TO EXPAND THE THRIVE OUTSIDE INITIATIVE TO THE PITTSBURGH REGION | $200,000 |
| 2024 | Seattle Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE NATIONAL THRIVE OUTSIDE INITIATIVE. | $35,000 |
| 2023 | Outdoor Industry Association | DONATIONS | $503,200 |
| 2023 | Seattle Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE NATIONAL THRIVE OUTSIDE INITIATIVE. | $35,000 |
| 2022 | Outdoor Industry Association | DONATIONS | $525,000 |
| 2022 | The VF Foundation | Thrive Outside National Youth Engagement Initiative (Thrive Denver and Powering Thrive) | $500,000 |
| 2022 | The San Diego Foundation | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| 2021 | The VF Foundation | Thrive Outside Communities | $250,000 |
| 2021 | Outdoor Industry Association | DONATIONS | $250,000 |
| 2021 | Patagoniaorg | TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS. | $100,000 |
| 2020 | The VF Foundation | Thrive Outside Communities program | $250,000 |
| 2020 | Outdoor Industry Association | DONATIONS | $250,000 |
| 2020 | Patagoniaorg | TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS. | $100,000 |
| 2019 | Outdoor Industry Association | DONATIONS | $250,000 |
| 2019 | Patagoniaorg | TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS. | $102,500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Outdoor Foundation?
The Outdoor Foundation is funded by 6 grantmakers, led by Outdoor Industry Association ($2.2M), The VF Foundation ($1.0M), Patagoniaorg ($303K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.8M in grants to The Outdoor Foundation between 2019–2024.
Who is The Outdoor Foundation's largest funder?
Outdoor Industry Association is the largest recorded funder of The Outdoor Foundation, with $2.2M across 6 grants (2019–2024).
How much grant funding has The Outdoor Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.8M in grants to The Outdoor Foundation across 16 grants from 6 funders between 2019–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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