About Skatepark Project
We help underserved communities create safe and inclusive public skateparks for youth.
Focus Areas
skatepark developmentpublic recreational spacesyouth developmentskateboarding programsequipment accessequity & inclusionIndigenous community programsinternational skate spaces
Who They Fund
skateboarders / action-sports participantslocal community residentsyouth (community youth engagement)
Funding Style
capital construction (skatepark)
About Skatepark Project
The Skatepark Project puts capital into public skateparks, and its largest recent award shows the scale of that approach: $4,235,383 to The Campanile Foundation to establish The Skatepark Project Center for Skateboarding, Action Sports, and Social Change endowment. That mix of endowment support and direct project funding reflects a funder working at both infrastructure and long-term capacity levels. The grant list also shows repeated support for skatepark construction in places such as Lockport, New York, and Warm Springs, Oregon, along with programming support for organizations like Skateistan USA and Brooklyn Bridge Manhattan Inc. Their work centers on underserved communities, with a stated aim of creating safe and inclusive public skateparks for youth. The grantmaking pattern reaches beyond single builds: some awards fund construction, while others support skatepark programming, equipment access, technical assistance, and community partnerships. The foundation also supports Indigenous communities and international skate spaces through dedicated programs, alongside U.S. place-based projects that range from small municipal grants to larger regional efforts.
What Skatepark Project Funds
A core theme is skatepark construction. The foundation awarded $300,000 to Oakland County Sheriff Police Athletic in Pontiac, Michigan, for construction of a skate park, and it also supported similar projects in towns and cities across multiple states. Programming is another clear thread. It gave $30,940 to Skateistan USA in Seattle for skatepark programming and $30,000 to Brooklyn Bridge Manhattan Inc in New York for the same purpose, showing support for organized on-site activity, not only physical facilities. The foundation also backs community access and culturally specific work. Warm Springs Community Action Team received $128,130 for a skatepark in Warm Springs, Oregon, and the Indigenous Program is designed for public skate spaces and youth development programming for Native and Indigenous communities. Internationally, the foundation supports organizations creating inclusive public skate spaces and youth programs.
How Skatepark Project Gives
Typical grant size sits at $17,500 at the 25th percentile, $30,000 at the median, and $99,294 at the 75th percentile. The grant list includes both one-time construction awards and repeated support to the same recipients over multiple years, including Lockport Community Services Inc, Warm Springs Community Action Team, Brooklyn Bridge Manhattan Inc, Skateistan USA, and The Campanile Foundation. The Skatepark Project is a public charity and a regular funder, and it operates through named programs rather than a single open pool. Some programs accept unsolicited applications, including Skatepark Grants, Built to Play, and Community Activation Grants; others are partner-driven or restricted to specific regions or communities.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$4.7M
Total Assets
$3.7M
Total Revenue
$2.7M
Total Expenses
$7M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $18K and $99K, with a median of $30K.
25th Percentile
$18K
Median
$30K
75th Percentile
$99K
Geographic Reach
National18 states funded
About 16% of grants go to recipients in NY.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
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