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Outride fka The Specialized Foundation

Outride fka The Specialized Foundation

Morgan Hill, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
47-2817949
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Logo for "Outride fka The Specialized Foundation"

Outride fka The Specialized Foundation

Morgan Hill, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
47-2817949
Private Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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Outride, formerly known as The Specialized Foundation, is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in California, Colorado, and New York. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with Outride can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$1.2M

2024
Grantees funded
148
Multi-year grantees
25%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

103

Median 1st year grant
$14K
Median 2nd year grant
$8.2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
E
Esther Walker
Employee
C
Chazz Robinson
Employee
D
David Wood
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Outride fka The Specialized Foundation?
No. Outride fka The Specialized Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Outride fka The Specialized Foundation give?
Outride fka The Specialized Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in California, Colorado, and New York. 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 Outride fka The Specialized Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Outride fka The Specialized Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $14 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Outride fka The Specialized Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Outride fka The Specialized Foundation awarded about 100 grants, totaling nearly $1.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Outride fka The Specialized Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Outride fka The Specialized Foundation awarded grants to about 150 grantees. Recent grantees include LUCILE PACKARD FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN'S HEALTH, PROJECT BIKE TECH, and MORE KIDS ON BIKES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Outride fka The Specialized Foundation?
Outride fka The Specialized Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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