Outdoor Foundation, a not-for-profit affiliate of Outdoor Industry Association dedicated to getting youth vested in outdoor recreation, has partnered with 1% for the Planet to greatly expand its funding sources.
1% for the Planet is an alliance of over 1,200 member companies – including many outdoor brands – in 48 countries that give one percent of revenues to environmental causes. In 2013, 1% member businesses contributed over $20 million to a diverse, global network of environmental organizations.
The Foundation has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars annually from OIA members, government grants and other partners to fund its Outdoor Nation Youth Summits and grant programs, which are dedicated to inspiring and growing future generations of outdoor leaders, enthusiasts and advocates.
Over 3,600 nonprofits worldwide are included in the 1% for the Planet network, and over $100 million has been funneled to its nonprofit partners to date. “The intent of 1% for the Planet is to help fund these diverse environmental organizations so that collectively they can be a more powerful force in solving the world’s problems,” says John Tashiro, Interim CEO of 1% for the Planet.
“We at the Outdoor Foundation are thrilled to partner with 1% for the Planet,” said Chris Fanning, executive director of the Outdoor Foundation. “We are committed to helping young people get outside, active and engaged in environmental stewardship and hope member companies will choose to partner with us in this effort.
About 1% for the Planet
1% for the Planet is a global network of businesses that donate one percent of annual sales directly to approved environmental and sustainability nonprofit organizations. More than 1200 member companies in 48 countries give back to this big blue planet through over 3600 nonprofit partners. Started in 2002 by Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia, and Craig Mathews, owner of Blue Ribbon Flies, 1% for the Planet helps people buy better products and protect the planet we play on. To date, our network has given over $100 million back to blue. To learn more go to: www.onepercentfortheplanet.org.
About Outdoor Foundation
The Outdoor Foundation is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to inspiring and growing future generations of outdoor leaders and enthusiasts. Through groundbreaking research, youth engagement and community grant-making, the Foundation works with young leaders and partners to mobilize a major cultural shift that leads all Americans to the great outdoors. In just five years, the Foundation has invested $4 million into 500 not-for-profit and college programs that have connected 200,00 young people to the outdoors. Importantly, 90¢ of every dollar goes directly into this critical work. Visit us at OutdoorFoundation.org.
