Ozark Foundation is a community-supported 501(c)(3) charitable organization focused on positioning our state as a premier outdoor recreation destination. By producing and supporting a diverse lineup of events, we aim to make outdoor recreation accessible to all and elevate the region to be a better place to live, work, and play.
A defining feature of Ozark Outdoor Foundation’s recent grantmaking is its support for large outdoor events that shape Arkansas’s recreation calendar. The biggest grant in the file went to Experience Fayetteville for the GRIT SERIES, and another major award supported All Sports Productions Inc for PRO CUP and the Joe Martin Stage Race. Those awards sit alongside funding for Bike Fest, Bentonville Bike Fest, and the US Pro Cup event management work, showing a funder that backs the infrastructure around cycling and multisport events as well as the events themselves. The foundation also supports community-facing programs tied to access. Recent grants include scholarships for summer kids camp at Boys and Girls Club of Benton County and scholarships for summer programs at the Jones Center for Families Inc. Youth programming appears through Oz Kids Summer Programs, while adult access shows up in a scholarship for adult first rides through Bentonville Bella Vista Trailblazers Association. Alongside event sponsorship and access, the foundation has also funded conservation and trail-related work, including the Arkansas Rural Recreational Roads program and trail-linked outdoor initiatives in Bentonville and northwest Arkansas.
Outdoor event support is central to the foundation’s grantmaking. In 2024, it gave $180,000 to Pedal to the Medal for Bike Fest, and in 2025 it supported Pedal to the Medal LLC with $125,000 for Bentonville Bike Fest. It also backed event management work for the US Cup Group with a $125,000 grant for US Pro Cup - Event Mgmt. Youth programming is another clear thread. The foundation awarded $40,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Benton County for scholarships for summer kids camp, and later gave $20,000 to Jones Center for Families Inc for scholarships for summer programs. Cycling-specific programming appears in several grants. USA Pumptrack Championship LLC received $100,000 for Pump Track National Championships, and Buddy Pegs Family Bike Shop Rentals and Kids Bike School received $18,954 for Oz Kids Summer Programs. The foundation also funded TRIFEST FOR MS through Rampy Ms Research Foundation.
Typical award sizes cluster around a median of $20,000, with a first quartile of $9,454 and a third quartile of $65,000. The recent list shows a mix of large event sponsorships and smaller program grants, including several repeat awards to the same organizations across different years. All Sports Productions Inc appears in 2023 and 2024, Rampy Ms Research Foundation in 2024 and 2025, Boys and Girls Club of Benton County in 2023 and 2024, and Jones Center for Families Inc in 2023 and 2024. The foundation is a community-supported 501(c)(3), and its active sponsorship requests can be submitted unsolicited on a limited basis.
$126K
$2.4M
$2.7M
$1.8M
Most grants fall between $9K and $65K, with a median of $20K.
25th Percentile
$9K
Median
$20K
75th Percentile
$65K
MICHAEL SPIVEY
Top 2 recipient countries by grant volume for Ozark Outdoor Foundation.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 38 | $1.8M | 97.4% |
| 2 | Canada |
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Grantmaking is heavily concentrated in Arkansas, which accounts for 87% of grants in the file. Bentonville appears often, along with Fayetteville and Springdale, and the recent list also includes Little Rock, Conway, and Ozark. Most awards land in Northwest Arkansas, matching the foundation’s local scope of giving. Outside the United States, one recent grant went to Saanich, British Columbia.
The foundation funds outdoor recreation events, trail and trailhead development, mountain biking and cycling events, conservation and watershed protection, environmental education, community engagement and festivals, and youth programming such as OZ Kids. Recent grants also show scholarships for summer camps and programs, event management, and support for accessible outdoor recreation.
Yes. Its Sponsorship Request and Sponsorship Request (Financial & Value-In-Kind) programs both accept unsolicited requests, though on a limited basis. They are aimed at organizations producing events and programming that support the mission of positioning Arkansas as a premier outdoor recreation destination and making outdoor recreation accessible to all.
Typical awards center on a median of $20,000, with a lower quartile of $9,454 and an upper quartile of $65,000. The recent grant list includes both smaller program awards and much larger event-related grants, including several six-figure commitments.
Yes. The geographic scope is local, and 87% of grants go to recipients in Arkansas. Recent grants are concentrated in Bentonville, Fayetteville, Springdale, Little Rock, Conway, and Ozark, with one grant to Saanich, British Columbia.
Yes. Several organizations appear across multiple years, including All Sports Productions Inc in 2023 and 2024, Rampy Ms Research Foundation in 2024 and 2025, Boys and Girls Club of Benton County in 2023 and 2024, and Jones Center for Families Inc in 2023 and 2024.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
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| $15K |
2.6% |
Recipient country reflects the grantee's headquarters per IRS 990-PF and Schedule F filings, not the program's implementation country.
Current and upcoming funding from Ozark Outdoor Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Organizations that produce events and programming which support the Ozark Foundation’s mission. Funding is provided on a limited basis; applicants should demonstrate alignment with Foundation mission and event/program impact.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Cup Group | Placenta, CA | $46,446 | 2026 | — |
| Hincapie Events LLC | Greenville, SC | $25,000 | 2026 | — |
| Rampy MS Research Foundation | Bentonville, AR | $16,700 | 2026 | — |
| Arkansas Race Solutions | Conway, AR | $14,000 | 2026 | — |
| The Joys of Swimming | Bentonville, AR | $8,130 | 2026 | — |
| NWA Youth Triathlon Organization | Little Flock, AR | $6,000 | 2026 | — |
| Downtown Springdale Alliance | Springdale, AR | $5,000 | 2026 | — |
| Studio Drift Inc The Delta Grind | Little Rock, AR | $5,000 | 2026 | — |
| PEDAL TO THE MEDAL LLC | LAS VEGAS, NV | $125,000 | 2025 | BENTONVILLE BIKE FEST |
| US CUP GROUP | PLACENTA, CA | $125,000 | 2025 | US PRO CUP - EVENT MGMT |
| RULE OF THREE LLC | BENTONVILLE, AR | $25,000 | 2025 | RULE OF THREE |
| RAMPY MS RESEARCH FOUNDATION | BENTONVILLE, AR | $25,000 | 2025 | TRIFEST FOR MS |
| AR RACE SOLUTIONS | CONWAY, AR | $24,000 | 2025 | OZARK ENDURO LITE, EVENT MGMT |
| CITY OF BENTONVILLE | BENTONVILLE, AR | $20,000 | 2025 | BENTONVILLE OUTDOORS |
| STUDIO DRIFT | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $10,000 | 2025 | BIRDEYE, DELTA GRIND |
| ALL SPORTS PRODUCTIONS | FAYETTEVILLE, AR | $10,000 | 2025 | HIGHLANDS GRAVEL CLASSIC |
| AR BACK COUNTRY ASSOC | OZARK, AR | $8,907 | 2025 | HIGH IN THE OZARKS AND LOST CHECK |
| NW AR CHILDRENS SHELTER | BENTONVILLE, AR | $6,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT |
| THE PEEL COMPTON FOUNDATION | BENTONVILLE, AR | $5,000 | 2025 | OSAGE PARK AFTER DARK |
| PEDAL TO THE MEDAL | LAS VEGAS, NV | $180,000 | 2024 | BIKE FEST |
| ALL SPORTS PRODUCTIONS INC | FAYETTEVILLE, AR | $127,500 | 2024 | CHICKAPIN HOLLOW, HIGHLANDS, OZ VALLEY TRIATHLON, JOE MARTIN STAGE RACE |
| JONES CENTER FOR FAMILIES INC | SPRINGDALE, AR | $20,000 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS |
| RAMPY MS RESEARCH FOUNDATION | BENTONVILLE, AR | $20,000 | 2024 | TRIFEST FOR MS |
| SPEAKUP ABOUT DRUGS | BENTONVILLE, AR | $18,289 | 2024 | TEAM NATURAL STATE SPONSORSHIP |
| STUDIO DRIFT | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $10,000 | 2024 | DELTA DRIFT, DELTA GRIND |
| US DEAF CYCLING ASSOCIATION | SURPRISE, AZ | $10,000 | 2024 | BIKE BOOM |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF BENTON COUNTY | BENTONVILLE, AR | $7,500 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIPS FOR RIDE & CLIMB |
| BUDDY PEGS FAMILY BIKE SHOP RENTALS AND KIDS BIKE SCHOOL | BENTONVILLE, AR | $7,000 | 2024 | PEDAL KIDS SERIES, TRAILCAT |
| WOMAN OF OZ NWA | BENTONVILLE, AR | $6,345 | 2024 | SUNSET SUMMIT |
| NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S SHELTER | BENTONVILLE, AR | $6,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT |
| BENTONVILLE BELLA VISTA TRAILBLAZERS ASSOCIATION | BENTONVILLE, AR | $5,600 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR ADULT FIRST RIDES |
| EXPERIENCE FAYETTEVILLE | FAYETTEVILLE, AR | $355,000 | 2023 | GRIT SERIES |
| ALL SPORTS PRODUCTIONS INC | FAYETTEVILLE, AR | $250,000 | 2023 | PRO CUP, JOE MARTIN STAGE RACE |
| USA PUMPTRACK CHAMPIONSHIP LLC | BENTONVILLE, AR | $100,000 | 2023 | PUMP TRACK NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS |
| US CUP MOUNTAIN BIKE SERIES | BENTONVILLE, AR | $90,000 | 2023 | TY CADY |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF BENTON COUNTY | BENTONVILLE, AR | $40,000 | 2023 | SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SUMMER KIDS CAMP |
| JONES CENTER FOR FAMILIES INC | SPRINGDALE, AR | $20,000 | 2023 | SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SUMMER KIDS CAMP |
| BUDDY PEGS FAMILY BIKE SHOP RENTALS AND KIDS BIKE SCHOOL | BENTONVILLE, AR | $18,954 | 2023 | OZ KIDS SUMMER PROGRAMS |
| LIVE FEISTY MEDIA | SAANICH, BC | $15,000 | 2023 | GONE GRAVELING |
US Cup Group
$46,446Hincapie Events LLC
$25,000Rampy MS Research Foundation
$16,700Arkansas Race Solutions
$14,000The Joys of Swimming
$8,130NWA Youth Triathlon Organization
$6,000Downtown Springdale Alliance
$5,000Studio Drift Inc The Delta Grind
PEDAL TO THE MEDAL LLC
$125,000BENTONVILLE BIKE FEST
US CUP GROUP
$125,000US PRO CUP - EVENT MGMT
RULE OF THREE LLC
$25,000RULE OF THREE
RAMPY MS RESEARCH FOUNDATION
$25,000TRIFEST FOR MS
AR RACE SOLUTIONS
$24,000OZARK ENDURO LITE, EVENT MGMT
CITY OF BENTONVILLE
$20,000BENTONVILLE OUTDOORS
STUDIO DRIFT
$10,000BIRDEYE, DELTA GRIND
ALL SPORTS PRODUCTIONS
$10,000HIGHLANDS GRAVEL CLASSIC
AR BACK COUNTRY ASSOC
$8,907HIGH IN THE OZARKS AND LOST CHECK
THE PEEL COMPTON FOUNDATION
$5,000OSAGE PARK AFTER DARK
PEDAL TO THE MEDAL
$180,000BIKE FEST
ALL SPORTS PRODUCTIONS INC
$127,500CHICKAPIN HOLLOW, HIGHLANDS, OZ VALLEY TRIATHLON, JOE MARTIN STAGE RACE
RAMPY MS RESEARCH FOUNDATION
$20,000TRIFEST FOR MS
SPEAKUP ABOUT DRUGS
$18,289TEAM NATURAL STATE SPONSORSHIP
STUDIO DRIFT
$10,000DELTA DRIFT, DELTA GRIND
US DEAF CYCLING ASSOCIATION
$10,000BIKE BOOM
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF BENTON COUNTY
$7,500SCHOLARSHIPS FOR RIDE & CLIMB
BUDDY PEGS FAMILY BIKE SHOP RENTALS AND KIDS BIKE SCHOOL
$7,000PEDAL KIDS SERIES, TRAILCAT
WOMAN OF OZ NWA
$6,345SUNSET SUMMIT
BENTONVILLE BELLA VISTA TRAILBLAZERS ASSOCIATION
$5,600SCHOLARSHIP FOR ADULT FIRST RIDES
EXPERIENCE FAYETTEVILLE
$355,000GRIT SERIES
ALL SPORTS PRODUCTIONS INC
$250,000PRO CUP, JOE MARTIN STAGE RACE
USA PUMPTRACK CHAMPIONSHIP LLC
$100,000PUMP TRACK NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
US CUP MOUNTAIN BIKE SERIES
$90,000TY CADY
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF BENTON COUNTY
$40,000SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SUMMER KIDS CAMP
BUDDY PEGS FAMILY BIKE SHOP RENTALS AND KIDS BIKE SCHOOL
$18,954OZ KIDS SUMMER PROGRAMS
LIVE FEISTY MEDIA
$15,000GONE GRAVELING
