CHOOSE OUTDOORS INCClosed
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This organization closed in 2024. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.
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CHOOSE OUTDOORS INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that prioritizes relationship-based engagement and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the organization awarded a total of $339.9K across 15 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO PROMOTE OUTDOOR RECREATION AND ACTIVE LIFESTYLES THROUGH SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC LANDS AND WATERS; RECREATION INFRASTRUCTURE; AND PROGRAMS CONNECTING AMERICANS TO THE OUTDOORS.
Cause Areas
1
Sports and recreation
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Conifer Rotary Foundation
$64.3K
19%
ADVENTURE WEST COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
$25K
7%

WILDLANDS RESTORATION VOLUNTEERS
$25K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
15
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CHOOSE OUTDOORS INC?
No. CHOOSE OUTDOORS INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CHOOSE OUTDOORS INC give?
CHOOSE OUTDOORS INC primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, Texas, and California. 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 CHOOSE OUTDOORS INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CHOOSE OUTDOORS INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CHOOSE OUTDOORS INC make each year?
In 2024, CHOOSE OUTDOORS INC awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $340 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CHOOSE OUTDOORS INC fund recently?
In 2024, CHOOSE OUTDOORS INC awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include Conifer Rotary Foundation, ADVENTURE WEST COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, and WILDLANDS RESTORATION VOLUNTEERS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CHOOSE OUTDOORS INC?
CHOOSE OUTDOORS INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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