About Outward Bound
To spark lifelong growth through challenge—outside. We facilitate adventurous learning, rooted in the outdoors, to unlock confidence, curiosity, and the skills to thrive with purpose.
Focus Areas
Youth developmentOutdoor educationScholarships / financial aidLeadership and character developmentTeam and professional developmentResearch & impact evaluation
Who They Fund
students / course participantsadult learners / continuing education attendeesprogram scholarship recipients
Funding Style
direct service / programmatic supportindividual scholarships
About Outward Bound
Outward Bound Inc centers its giving on one clear pattern: supporting regional Outward Bound schools with operating dollars and scholarships so students can participate in outdoor courses. In the recent grants list, the largest award went to Voyageur Outward Bound School for $759,306 to provide courses, and the school received another $503,389 in 2025 for program scholarships. That mix of program support and financial aid shows how the funder backs both course delivery and access. The foundation’s recent grants also show repeated support for multiple schools across the network, including North Carolina Outward Bound School, Colorado Outward Bound School, Philadelphia Outward Bound School, Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School, Northwest Outward Bound School, Outward Bound California, and others. Awards are directed to local Outward Bound affiliates rather than individual people, consistent with its programmatic approach. Outward Bound Inc’s own summary emphasizes adventurous learning rooted in the outdoors to build confidence, curiosity, and skills. The grant record reflects that mission through direct support for course provision and need-based scholarship funding across regional schools.
What Outward Bound Funds
A major theme is course delivery. Outward Bound Inc gave $289,625 to North Carolina Outward Bound School to provide courses, and it also funded course delivery at Outward Bound California, Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center, New York City Outward Bound Schools, and others. Scholarship support is another core area. The foundation awarded $281,675 to Colorado Outward Bound School for program scholarships and $268,665 to Philadelphia Outward Bound School for the same purpose. Similar scholarship grants went to Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School, Northwest Outward Bound School, Hurricane Island Outward Bound School, and Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound School Inc. The grant record also points to access and financial aid. Its active programs include The Summit Fund and multiple need-based scholarship programs for youth participants, showing a consistent emphasis on reducing financial barriers to outdoor education participation.
How Outward Bound Gives
Outward Bound Inc’s typical grant size sits in a fairly tight band: the 25th percentile is $105,800, the median is $173,386, and the 75th percentile is $248,672. Recent grants include both larger operating grants and scholarship awards, with repeated awards to the same regional schools across 2023, 2024, and 2025. That repeat pattern suggests ongoing support rather than one-off gifts. The foundation is a regular funder and does not fund individuals. Its active programs show both unsolicited and non-unsolicited scholarship pathways depending on the program, including regional school scholarships and The Summit Fund.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$2.4M
Total Assets
$15.8M
Total Revenue
$9.8M
Total Expenses
$6.8M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $106K and $249K, with a median of $173K.
25th Percentile
$106K
Median
$173K
75th Percentile
$249K
Geographic Reach
National10 states funded
About 10% of grants go to recipients in CA.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
MYCAH BERRYMAN
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