Let's Get Outside
We believe in the power of outdoor recreation and the value of a strong connection with nature.
On the Road to Healthy Lifestyles
We support programs that seek to increase physical activity with the goal of fostering and modeling healthy lifestyles.
Experience Challenge
Self-confidence grows from learning new skills, gaining new knowledge and successfully completing new endeavors.
Our Focus is Youth
We strongly believe that rewarding recreational experiences can improve the lives of young people in need.
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Recent News
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Grantee Spotlight: Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation
Jackie Joyner-Kersee is one of the greatest American athletes of all time. She competed in the heptathlon and the long jump in four Olympic games, winning six medals. But before she became a track and field legend,
The Role of LGBTQ+ Spaces in Outdoor Recreation
June is Pride month, a time to celebrate the full range of LGBTQ+ identities and experiences. Pride can mean parades, parties, and corporate visibility campaigns, but it’s also a good time to examine the ways we offer
The Outdoorist Oath is for Planet, Inclusion, and Adventure
Planet. Inclusion. Adventure. These are the three core focus areas of the Outdoorist Oath, a new movement founded by José González, Teresa Baker, and Wyn Wiley (also known as drag activist Pattie Gonia). The Oath is
At A Glance
47K+
youth served
$1.76M
invested in youth recreation programs
45+
grants made
$18M
to 180+ organizations across the U.S. in the past decade