The Skatepark Project

Name

The Skatepark Project

Legal name

The Skatepark Project

Website

https://skatepark.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Recreation Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries (713)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Educational Adventure Programs (Outdoor Education, Skill Development) (THAAAAAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aerial Adventure Parks (Multi-Element Courses) (THAAACAC), Amateur & Grassroots Sport Associations (Community/Youth Governing Orgs) (MPAKAFAF)

Keywords

• Skatepark development grants
• Youth recreation funding
• Community grantmaking services
• Skatepark technical assistance
• Nonprofit outdoor recreation

Headquarters

HQ city

Vista

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Others, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individual supporters. The organization accepts various forms including online donations, cryptocurrency, stock donations, and donor-advised fund contributions.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Partnerships with brands and corporations including Vans, Converse, Skullcandy, Nixon, Target, and others who provide funding and in-kind support.
3. Foundation Grants: The organization receives support from foundations including Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation for the Built to Play program, and PTM Foundation for indigenous skatepark projects.
4. Event Fundraising: Annual fundraising events including the Skatepark Hero competition which raised $768,498, eBay auctions, and gala events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Skatepark Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that funds and supports the development of public skateparks in underserved communities across the United States. Founded by Tony Hawk in 2002, it provides direct grants of up to $25,000 to qualifying municipalities and nonprofits, supplemented by technical assistance, advocacy resources, best-practices guides, and youth programming. Its portfolio extends to regional partnerships (Built to Play), Indigenous community projects, international expansion, and gear giveaways (Supply the Ride).

Product overview

The Skatepark Project is a nonprofit organization (formerly the Tony Hawk Foundation, founded 2002) offering a portfolio of grant programs and support services for underserved communities to build public skateparks. The core offering is the Skatepark Grants program providing up to $25,000 for community-led skatepark projects, supplemented by Legacy Projects for larger initiatives. Supporting programs include Supply the Ride (gear donations), the Harold Hunter Foundation (NYC mentorship), Indigenous Program (Native communities), Community Activation Grants (programming partnerships), International Program (global expansion), and Built to Play (a regional partnership with the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation for 20 parks in Michigan/New York). The organization also provides Skatepark Development Resources (guides, webinars, office hours) and operates the TSP Fellowship Program for BIPOC advocacy training. All programs share a common goal of increasing access to safe, inclusive skateboarding spaces for youth in underserved communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Built to Play: Partnership with Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation to create 20 skateparks across under-resourced areas in Southeast Michigan and Western New York.
• Supply the Ride
• TSP Fellowship Program

Products and services

• Skatepark Grants Grant program offering up to $25,000 in funding to nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, and public institutions for community-led projects that build skateparks, skate spaces, and skate spots in underserved U.S. communities. Recipients must demonstrate median household income at or below state average, community engagement throughout planning and design, and 30% of total project cost already secured.
• Legacy Projects Community-driven skatepark projects delivered through strong partnerships, innovative design, and dedicated TSP support for lasting local impact.
• Built to Play Skatepark Program Regional partnership with the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation offering matching grants up to $250,000 for communities in Southeast Michigan and Western New York (16-county service area), with a goal of building 20 public skateparks in under-resourced areas.
• Supply the Ride Direct-to-youth program that breaks down barriers to skateboarding by distributing essential skateboarding gear — including skateboards, helmets, and protective equipment — to youth in the underserved communities TSP serves.
• Harold Hunter Foundation New York City–based program empowering NYC youth through skateboarding and mentorship, fostering resilience, growth, and community in honor of Harold Hunter.
• Indigenous Program Dedicated initiative creating public skateparks and providing youth development programming for Native and Indigenous communities, addressing recreational infrastructure gaps in remote tribal locations.
• Community Activation Grants Grant track supporting dynamic skate and recreational programming delivered in partnership with community-based organizations and local school districts across the country.
• International Program Program supporting global skateboarding growth by providing grants to organizations that create inclusive public skate spaces and youth programs internationally.
• TSP Fellowship Program Yearlong advocacy, education, and design opportunity for young BIPOC skate enthusiasts to build knowledge and skills in skatepark development, preparing them to become future skatepark advocates and designers.

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• SkateistancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015International youth charity combining skateboarding with educational programs in South Africa, Cambodia, and Afghanistan. Tony Hawk Foundation awarded $100,000 in 2015 and $50,000 in 2018 to support Skateistan's programs and expansion.
• VanscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerKey brand partner supporting TSP events, Supply the Ride giveaways, and skatepark projects including the Blue Park renovation in Brooklyn. Vans has been a longstanding supporter of skatepark development.
• ConversesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partner supporting TSP programs including the Fellowship Program. Converse provides funding and support for youth development initiatives.
• SkullcandysupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partner listed among TSP's partner organizations, supporting skatepark and youth programming initiatives.
• NixonsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partner supporting TSP programs including hosting the Fellowship Program retreat at Nixon HQ for partnership building and brand marketing education.
• ActivisionsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partner listed among TSP's supporter organizations.
• AdidassupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partner listed among TSP's supporter organizations.
• Gumball 3000supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational motorsport event organization that partnered with TSP for international Supply the Ride giveaways, including Cambodia with Skateistan.
• 4KINSHIPsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNavajo-owned brand collaborating on the Diné Skate Garden project for Navajo Nation, providing skateboards and youth development support.
• City of New YorkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor municipal partnership to develop four state-of-the-art skateparks in Brooklyn and the Bronx, with support from NYC Mayor's Office, City Council, Borough Presidents, and Department of Parks & Recreation.
• CEMEXsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCement company providing materials and support for skatepark construction, featured in Fellowship Program tour of concrete manufacturing.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Direct peers

• Skateistan: International nonprofit combining skateboarding with education for underserved youth in Afghanistan, Cambodia, and South Africa. Long-standing TSP grant recipient ($100K in 2015, $50K in 2018) and shared board representation through Skateistan founder Oliver Percovich, making it the closest mission-aligned peer.
• Stoked Mentoring: Nonprofit pairing underserved youth with adult mentors through skateboarding, snowboarding, and surfing programs. Comparable target population (at-risk urban youth), similar outcome framing (resilience and belonging), and parallel combination of on-the-ground programming plus policy advocacy like TSP.
• Right To Play: International nonprofit using sport and play to improve education and health outcomes for children in disadvantaged communities. Closely mirrors TSP's mission framing (sport as protective factor for at-risk youth) and combines direct programs with technical assistance to local partners.
• PeacePlayers International: Sport-for-development nonprofit using basketball to bridge divides in divided communities. Operates the same logic as TSP (under-served youth + built infrastructure + consistent programming) and targets a comparable donor cohort interested in social-impact sport philanthropy.

Broad incumbents

• Laureus Sport for Good Foundation: Global sport-for-development foundation supporting youth programs worldwide. An explicit TSP partner via the Fellowship Program, it operates an analogous model (grantmaking + advocacy around sport as a youth-development lever) but at far greater scale and broader sport coverage.

Emerging players

• World Bicycle Relief: Donor-funded nonprofit that distributes physical infrastructure (bicycles) along with training and support to underserved communities. Comparable grant-plus-program model and similarly funnels donations through corporate brand partners into measurable infrastructure outcomes.
• Dare2Tri: Nonprofit creating endurance-sport opportunities for underserved youth including those with disabilities. Operates a recreation-equity model where TSP operates an infrastructure-equity model, both addressing access gaps for youth who lack recreational facilities and programming.

Others

• Woodward: Network of action-sports camps and facilities including skateboarding, BMX, and snowboarding instruction. Adjacent rather than directly competitive, but operates the type of physical built environments TSP's grant recipients construct and the type of programming Supply the Ride supports.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@TheSkateparkProject
• Instagraminstagram.com/tonyhawkfoundation
• Facebookfacebook.com/theskateparkproject
• Xx.com/skatepark

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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