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CORPORATE & FOUNDATION SUPPORT

Corporate and foundation partners multiply the impact of Outward Bound USA in helping us transform how we think about education in the U.S. Together, we are providing more life-changing experiences to young people in schools and communities nationwide.

We work closely with our partners to create a relationship that aligns Outward Bound's mission and vision with their social responsibility goals and philanthropic interests.

 

CORPORATE PARTNERS MAKING AN IMPACT

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Ford Motor Company & The Bronco Wild Fund

In the fall of 2020, Ford Motor Company introduced the Bronco Wild Fund to connect more people to our public lands while protecting and enhancing them. To support this mission, Ford teamed up with some of the most esteemed and experienced organizations to support important initiatives that include reforestation, trail management, access to the outdoors and education. With the Bronco Wild Fund’s generous support, Outward Bound USA and regional Outward Bound Schools are providing access for more young people to learn and grow through outdoor experiences in some of our country’s greatest wilderness spaces. To learn more, visit www.broncowildfund.com.

 

Kohler Co.

Kohler Co.'s founder, John Michael Kohler, believed social good was essential to good business. That foundational belief is upheld by more than 40,000 Kohler associates who believe in being actively engaged in improving lives in the community where they live and work. Today, Kohler invests in three key areas of social impact: Stewardship, Innovation for Good and Sustainability. For more than 30 years, Kohler has partnered with Outward Bound USA to foster and expand opportunities to change lives through challenge and discovery, inspiring strong leadership in communities nationwide.

Dr. Squatch

Dr. Squatch was created with the mission of inspiring and educating men to be happier and healthier. As a part of this mission, they’re giving back to like-minded causes that focus on education and opportunity, mental and physical health, and access to hygiene in order to improve people’s lives and the world we live in. They know how important it is to get out there and get inspired through nature, so they’re proud to support Outward Bound and enable more people to have life-changing outdoor adventures. Learn more about Dr. Squatch at www.drsquatch.com.

 

FOUNDATIONS MAKING AN IMPACT

  • Dorothy D. Smith Charitable Foundation
  • Union Specialties, Inc.
  • Bass Pro Shops/Cabela's
  • Veterans United Foundation
  • The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation
  • MGN Family Foundation
  • New York Life Foundation
  • Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust
  • Petzl Foundation
  • Kendeda Fund
  • May & Stanley Smith Charitable Trust

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We’re thrilled to team up with Outward Bound USA, which challenges its students to push their limits and work diligently with others – to reach goals they never thought they could achieve. The Bronco Wild Fund and Outward Bound share a mountain of interests and goals. Together, we encourage people to go deeper into the outdoors with new and exciting resources. And inspire them to enjoy and protect our public lands.

-Darci Gurney, Ford Brand Content and Alliances Integration Manager

PARTNER WITH US

Corporate and foundation partners provide a base of $50,000 in generous funding. We welcome opportunities to connect with potential partners who wish to make a tangible and lasting impact as critical education partners for youth development in the outdoors.

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OUR PARTNERS

Dr. Squatch is proud to support Outward Bound through our Giveback Program. This partnership gives us the opportunity to provide veterans and individuals in need with full expedition scholarships to promote leadership skills, discover strengths, and engage in mindful learning. We appreciate the thoughtful Outward Bound team members that help us give back to a broader community, and we are excited for the impact we can make together with our growing partnership.

-Tasya Huxley, Impact & Culture Manager at Dr. Squatch

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