Kids Outdoors is dedicated to helping children build confidence, capability and community through sport and the outdoors.
Guided by the belief that time spent moving, learning, trying, failing and getting back up shapes young people into strong, grounded future leaders, Kids Outdoors creates pathways for young people to access high-barrier sports and their life-changing power.
our approach
Kids Outdoors funds pre-existing programs and builds new opportunities that provide access to sports with high financial barriers, like tennis, skiing and horseback riding.
To support our mission, Kids Outdoors invests in programs, and partners with brands, that expand access, strengthens community-based infrastructure, and creates pathways for participation and education, regardless of background.
The foundation prioritizes funding existing nonprofit organizations already doing meaningful work, with the goal of amplifying impact.
Why We Exist
Sports built our worlds, and we want to make sure that everyone has access to its power.
Access to sport and outdoor activity plays a critical role in youth development, contributing to physical health, mental wellbeing, leadership skills, and a sense of belonging. Yet participation in many sports remains limited by cost, geography, equipment and infrastructure barriers.
our partners
Social Impact Fund: The mission of the Social Impact Fund (SIF) is to inspire efficient and accessible philanthropy. SIF engages with culture makers to accelerate their social impact.