Latino Outdoors

What Latino Outdoors does

Latino Outdoors is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2013 and headquartered in Oakland, California, that connects Latino communities to the outdoors through free programming, volunteer-led regional chapters, and cultural storytelling. Its mission centers cultura, familia, and heritage, providing outdoor experiences that are intentionally safe and inclusive for Latino families, youth, and advocates who have historically been underrepresented in outdoor recreation. The organization operates a portfolio of programs: Vamos Outdoors (the core outings and events program delivering hiking, camping, kayaking, climbing, and birding across 32+ regional chapters), Semillitas Outdoors (youth and family engagement), Crecemos Outdoors (growth and expansion initiative), Orgullosamente Outdoors (LGBTQ+ Latino programming), and Yo Cuento (a community storytelling blog and films platform). Supporting infrastructure includes a Resource Hub for volunteer leaders (templates, training materials, Smartwaiver digital liability integration), an Eventbrite-based events pipeline, iNaturalist for community-science nature observation, and an Instagram-led social media presence.

The organization is fiscally sponsored by Community Initiatives (Tax ID: 94-3255070), which provides 501(c)(3) administrative and grant-management infrastructure. Revenue is generated through individual donations (supplemented by merchandise-driven summer fundraisers), foundation grants via the annual Funder & Collaborators program, and fiscal-sponsorship administration. Programs are delivered free of charge to participants, with a volunteer-led community model that scales via 250+ volunteers coordinated by 11 national staff across 32+ regions including California, Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, and Puerto Rico. The organization is highly coalition-oriented, holding leadership or participant roles across Outdoor Alliance (Grasstops Collective), California Parks Now Coalition (chair role), America the Beautiful for All Coalition, Outdoors Alliance for Kids, Protect California Deserts Coalition, and Nature for All, advancing advocacy for public lands protection, outdoor equity legislation (AB 2939), the 30x30 conservation goal, and Justice40 federal-investment priorities. Founder José González provides ongoing leadership, and key staff include Policy Advocate Jazzari T. Taylor and regional coordinators in San Antonio, New York/Northeast, Fresno, and Los Angeles.

Name

Latino Outdoors

Legal name

Latino Outdoors

Website

https://latinooutdoors.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Latino Outdoors is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2013 that connects Latino communities to the outdoors through free regional outings, youth programs, and cultural storytelling across 32+ U.S. chapters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Outdoor Recreation Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Community-Based & Indigenous-Led Ecotourism (THAAAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cultural Festivals & Events Organizations (BPAGAHAG), Education & Community Programs (Junior Ranger, Citizen Science, School Programs) (THAAAGAK), Cultural Centers & Community Cultural Organizations (BPAGAHAD)

Keywords

• Outdoor recreation programs
• Community outdoor engagement
• Environmental education
• Conservation advocacy
• Youth nature programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Oakland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The organization relies on individual donations from supporters, with summer fundraisers offering merchandise (bandanas, totes) as appreciation gifts. Donations support providing tents for weekend campouts, free outdoor programming, and training volunteer leaders.
2. Grants and Foundation Support: Funded through grants from foundations and partners as part of the annual Funder & Collaborators program. The organization publishes yearly funder acknowledgments showing institutional support.
3. Fiscal Sponsorship: Proudly fiscally sponsored by Community Initiatives, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with Tax ID: 94-3255070, enabling tax-deductible donations and institutional grant administration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Latino Outdoors is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers free, culturally relevant outdoor experiences—including hiking, camping, kayaking, climbing, and nature education—to Latino communities through volunteer-led regional chapters. The organization complements outings with storytelling (Yo Cuento), youth programming (Semillitas Outdoors), leadership development, and public-lands advocacy, funded primarily by individual donations and foundation grants.

Product overview

Latino Outdoors is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates as a community-centered outdoor recreation and advocacy organization rather than a technology product company. The organization offers a portfolio of interconnected programs: Vamos Outdoors serves as the core outings and events program coordinating group outdoor activities across 32+ regional chapters nationwide; Yo Cuento provides a storytelling/blog platform for community voices; Semillitas Outdoors focuses on youth engagement; Crecemos Outdoors drives growth initiatives; and Latino Conservation Week anchors an annual national celebration. Supporting infrastructure includes a Resource Hub for volunteer management, Know Your Rights advocacy resources, and periodic Photo Contest and *Yo Cuento* Films initiatives. The organization is fiscally sponsored by Community Initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vamos Outdoors: Outings and events program providing outdoor experiences for the Latino community
• Semillitas Outdoors
• Yo Cuento
• Crecemos Outdoors
• Orgullosamente Outdoors

Products and services

• Vamos Outdoors Primary outdoor outings and events program coordinating group recreation activities (hiking, kayaking, camping, bird walks, climbing, stargazing) for Latino community members across 32+ regional chapters nationwide.
• Semillitas Outdoors Youth-focused outdoor education and engagement program designed to introduce children and young people from Latino families to nature through hands-on environmental learning experiences such as the Outdoor Classroom at Carneros Creek.
• Yo Cuento Storytelling blog and content platform featuring personal narratives from community members about their outdoor experiences, conservation careers, and cultural connections to nature, also encompassing the Yo Cuento Films video initiative.
• Crecemos Outdoors Program initiative focused on growing and expanding outdoor engagement within the Latino community, including conservation and environmental education activities.
• Latino Conservation Week Annual national celebration held each September that highlights Latino contributions to conservation and centers Latino voices in protecting public lands.
• Annual Photo Contest Annual photography competition celebrating outdoor experiences within the Latino community, featuring yearly winning image showcases on the Latino Outdoors website.
• Know Your Rights Resources Educational resources and training materials helping Latino community members understand their legal rights, particularly relevant for immigrant families engaging in outdoor recreation.
• Orgullosamente Outdoors Initiative celebrating LGBTQ+ Latino outdoor experiences and queer Latine joy in nature spaces through dedicated programming and Pride-related outdoor events.
• Resource Hub for Volunteer Leaders Online portal providing operational resources, checklists, templates, training materials, advocacy resources, and support tools for volunteer leaders and staff managing outings and events.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Community InitiativescoreOthersFiscal sponsor providing 501(c)(3) status enabling tax-deductible donations. Tax ID: 94-3255070. Provides administrative infrastructure for grant management and organizational compliance.
• Outdoor AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of human-powered outdoor recreation groups united to protect public lands. Latino Outdoors participates in the Grasstops Collective for advocacy and policy engagement. Jazzari Taylor serves as representative in national advocacy efforts.
• Conservation Lands FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Protect California Deserts Coalition advocating for public lands protection, national monument designations, and community access. Collaborates on advocacy efforts including the Respect.Connect.Protect campaign.
• Protect California Deserts CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition advocating for Chuckwalla National Monument designation and desert conservation, bringing together community, nonprofit, and government partners.
• Nature for AllcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner in Los Angeles region focused on expanding access to nature for underrepresented communities. Co-advocates for San Gabriel National Monument expansion and outdoor equity.
• California Parks Now CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of 30+ organizations advocating for outdoor equity and park access in California. Jazzari Taylor serves as Coalition Chair. Has advanced legislation including AB 2939 for streamlined park access.
• Outdoors Alliance for Kids (OAK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational coalition advocating for equitable outdoor access for children and families. Melodie Mendez represents Latino Outdoors in coalition activities.
• America the Beautiful for All CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational coalition working toward 30x30 conservation goals (30% of U.S. lands and waters protected by 2030) and Justice40 initiative directing 40% of federal investments to disadvantaged communities.
• Elkhorn Slough FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Outdoor Classroom program at Carneros Creek. Co-hosts Semillitas Outdoors events and environmental education programming with CSU Monterey Bay.
• CSU Monterey Bay Environmental Studies DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership providing college student volunteers for Outdoor Classroom program. Dr. Victoria Derr leads student engagement in environmental education initiatives.
• Adventure ScientistsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization where Gianna Haro Vallazza works on the Searching for Killer Whales project, connecting community science to Latino conservation engagement.
• National Parks Conservation AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation advocacy partner providing platforms for Latino Outdoors leaders to participate in national parks protection efforts and policy engagement.
• Hispanic Access FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Latino Conservation Week initiative and broader conservation advocacy. Collaborates on Latino climate justice framework and outdoor equity programs.
• Americas for Conservation and the Arts (AFCA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization where Gabriela Hydle serves as Chief Director of Programs. LO Colorado volunteer leaders support AFCA's outdoor programming.
• California State ParksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment agency partner for Art in the Park programs and park access advocacy. Collaborates on events highlighting diverse histories in outdoor spaces.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Conservation Lands Foundation: National nonprofit advocating for National Conservation Lands; LO is an active Protect California Deserts Coalition partner. Same advocacy space with broader geography and longer tenure.
• The Trust for Public Land: National conservation nonprofit focused on creating parks and protecting land for communities. Comparable parks/equity mission; significantly larger scale and institutional capacity than LO.
• Outdoor Alliance: Coalition of human-powered outdoor recreation organizations engaged in public-lands advocacy; LO is an active member via the Grasstops Collective. Larger policy footprint, broader constituency than LO.
• National Parks Conservation Association: Established national nonprofit advocating for park funding and protections. Listed partner; serves as the broad-incumbent counterpart in national parks advocacy where LO contributes the Latino community voice.
• Outdoors Alliance for Kids (OAK): National coalition focused on equitable outdoor access for children and families—directly comparable to LO's Semillitas Outdoors youth mission; LO representative Melodie Mendez participates.

Direct peers

• GreenLatinos: Latino-led environmental advocacy organization activating comunidad around conservation, climate, and public lands. Direct overlap with LO's advocacy, coalition participation, and bilingual community engagement model.
• Hispanic Access Foundation: National Latino-focused nonprofit promoting outdoor access, conservation, and civic engagement through partnerships and programs; explicit LO partner in Latino Conservation Week—comparable mission, broader programmatic remit.
• Outdoor Afro: Community-based nonprofit connecting Black communities to nature through volunteer-led regional chapters, events, and storytelling. Closest structural twin to LO—same volunteer chapter model, same focus on a specific underrepresented community in outdoor spaces.

Emerging players

• GirlTrek: Community-based nonprofit mobilizing Black women and girls through daily walks and outdoor activity. Comparable volunteer-led, community-health-outdoors hybrid model; adjacent demographic focus makes it a model peer for LO's playbook.
• Adventure Scientists: Nonprofit enabling volunteers to contribute to conservation science through outdoor data collection. Explicit LO partner (Gianna Haro Vallazza on the Killer Whales project)—a niche but directly comparable conservation-community hybrid.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/latinooutdoors

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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