OUTWARD BOUND INC
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OUTWARD BOUND INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in Minnesota, North Carolina, and Colorado. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
OUR MISSION IS TO CHANGE LIVES THROUGH CHALLENGE AND DISCOVERY. WE TEACH TO AND WORK BY THE FOLLOWING VALUES: COMPASSION, INTEGRITY, EXCELLENCE, INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY. OUR PROGRAMS ARE BASED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF LEARNING THROUGH EXPERIENCE, CHALLENGE AND ADVENTURE, AND A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. WE MEASURE OUR OUTCOMES BY CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE.
Cause Areas
1
Environmental education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
VOYAGEUR OUTWARD BOUND SCHOOL
$3.5M
17%
NORTH CAROLINA OUTWARD BOUND SCHOOL
$2.3M
11%
Northwest Outward Bound School
$1.8M
9%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$69.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$90.7K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to OUTWARD BOUND INC?
No. OUTWARD BOUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does OUTWARD BOUND INC give?
OUTWARD BOUND INC primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, North Carolina, and Colorado. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are OUTWARD BOUND INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from OUTWARD BOUND INC fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $70 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does OUTWARD BOUND INC make each year?
In 2024, OUTWARD BOUND INC awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $2.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did OUTWARD BOUND INC fund recently?
In 2024, OUTWARD BOUND INC awarded grants to about 9 grantees. Recent grantees include VOYAGEUR OUTWARD BOUND SCHOOL, NORTH CAROLINA OUTWARD BOUND SCHOOL, and Northwest Outward Bound School. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to OUTWARD BOUND INC?
OUTWARD BOUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.