Pass It On - Outdoor Mentors

What Pass It On - Outdoor Mentors does

Pass It On - Outdoor Mentors, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, that connects youth with experienced volunteer mentors for hands-on outdoor experiences including hunting, fishing, shooting sports, archery, camping, conservation education, and related traditional outdoor activities. Founded circa 2004-2006 (sources differ) with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation as a founding sponsor, the organization operates a volunteer-driven mentorship model across at least seven U.S. states (Kansas, Iowa, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Missouri, Minnesota, Tennessee) and is expanding into additional states including Pennsylvania.

Program delivery is field-based: mentors, landowners, coaches, and partner organizations (conservation groups, schools, community groups) collaborate to host hunting, fishing, and clay target events directly on partner properties and public lands. In the 2025 program year the organization reported 879 events serving 1,698 youth with 10,932 mentorship hours; the Wichita Clay Dusters clay target team and Kansas One Shot Turkey Hunt are signature structured programs.

The organization is funded entirely by charitable contributions rather than participant fees. Revenue is diversified across tax-deductible donations, weekly and special firearm raffles (Gun-A-Week with manufacturer sponsors Savage Arms, Bergara, and TriStar Sporting Arms; Marlin 45-70 Rifle Raffle), annual golf tournaments (Whitetail Properties and Mike Avery Outdoors), Dillons Community Rewards grocery kickbacks, Logo Depot apparel sales, memorial donations, and corporate sponsorships. Technology infrastructure is intentionally lightweight, relying on Squarespace for the public website, EveryAction as the CRM and registration platform, Google Workspace, and state-specific Facebook groups for community engagement. There are no proprietary software products, AI/ML capabilities, or patents; the organization's competitive position is built on its volunteer mentor network, landowner relationships, multi-state grassroots infrastructure, and 21-year operating reputation rather than on technology.

Name

Pass It On - Outdoor Mentors

Legal name

Pass It On - Outdoor Mentors, Inc.

Website

https://outdoormentors.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pass It On - Outdoor Mentors is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that connects youth with volunteer mentors for hands-on hunting, fishing, shooting sports, and conservation education experiences across multiple U.S. states, funded by donations, raffles, and sponsored fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Outdoor Mentorship Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outdoor & Wilderness Education Schools (Field-Based Learning) (THAAAOAA), Outdoor & Survival Skills Lessons (Bushcraft, Navigation, Foraging) (THAJAKAM)

Keywords

• Youth outdoor education
• Outdoor mentorship programs
• Conservation stewardship
• Volunteer mentor network
• Hunting fishing programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Wichita

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, families, and organizations supporting youth outdoor mentorship programs. Part of the organization's 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.
2. Gun-A-Week Raffle: Weekly raffle program offering firearms as prizes. Ticket sales support the organization. Partners with Savage Arms, Bergara, and TriStar Sporting Arms for prizes.
3. Special Raffles: Occasional raffles for specific items such as the Marlin 45-70 Rifle Raffle.
4. Golf Tournament Fundraising: Annual golf tournaments including the 6th Annual Whitetail Properties Golf Tournament and Mike Avery Outdoors Charity Golf Outing. Includes sponsorships, registrations, and raffle components.
5. Grocery Rewards Program: Dillons Community Rewards program where shoppers using their Rewards Card generate donations for the organization (NPO number 57389).
6. Apparel Sales: Apparel store operated through Logo Depot where shoppers can purchase merchandise while supporting the organization.
7. Memorial Donations: Program allowing donors to make memorial contributions in honor of loved ones who have passed, supporting the organization's mission.
8. Charity Golf Event Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships for charity golf outings, with various sponsorship levels available.

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Pass It On - Outdoor Mentors is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that recruits, trains, and deploys volunteer adult outdoorsmen and women to provide hands-on mentorship to youth in hunting, fishing, archery, shooting sports, trapping, and conservation education. The organization funds this free programming through donations, fundraising events (raffles and golf tournaments), memorial giving, corporate sponsorships, and grocery and apparel partner programs. Field mentorship events are delivered at partner landowner properties and public outdoor venues across multiple U.S. states.

Product overview

Pass It On - Outdoor Mentors is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a unified mentorship platform centered on youth outdoor education. The core offering is the Youth Hunting & Fishing Programs, which connects young people with volunteer mentors for hands-on outdoor experiences. Supporting programs include the Mentor Program (with background-checked volunteers), educational How to Hunt resources, and various outreach initiatives like the Wichita Clay Dusters Clay Target Team and Kansas One Shot Turkey Hunt. Fundraising activities include the Gun-A-Week Raffle, Marlin 45-70 Rifle Raffle, and annual golf tournaments (Whitetail Properties and Mike Avery). Additional supporter engagement comes through Dillons Community Rewards and an apparel store via Logo Depot. In 2025, the organization hosted 879 events serving 1,698 youth with over 10,932 mentorship hours.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wichita Clay Dusters Clay Target Team: A clay target team program for youth as part of the organization's outreach activities.

Products and services

• Youth Hunting and Fishing Programs Hands-on mentored hunting, fishing, archery, shooting sports, trapping, camping, hiking, and bird watching experiences for youth, delivered by vetted volunteer mentors in a safe environment at partner venues across multiple U.S. states.
• Volunteer Mentor Program Recruitment, background checking (via Data Source), training, and ongoing support program that onboards experienced adult outdoorsmen and women to serve as volunteer mentors for youth participants.
• Gun-A-Week Raffle Ongoing weekly raffle program offering firearms as prizes, supported by manufacturer partners Savage Arms, Bergara, and TriStar Sporting Arms, with ticket sales funding the organization's youth outdoor mentorship programs.
• Marlin 45-70 Rifle Raffle Special limited rifle raffle offering a Marlin 45-70 as the prize, with proceeds supporting youth outdoor mentorship programs.
• 6th Annual Whitetail Properties Golf Tournament Annual fundraising golf tournament featuring shotgun start, hole-in-one, closest-to-pin, longest drive competitions, raffle items, breakfast, lunch, and beverages, sponsored by Whitetail Properties.
• Mike Avery Outdoors Charity Golf Outing Annual charity golf event supporting outdoor mentorship programs, with corporate sponsorship packages available through a downloadable packet.
• Wichita Clay Dusters Clay Target Team Sub-brand youth shooting sports program and clay target team providing competitive clay target shooting opportunities for youth participants.
• Kansas One Shot Turkey Hunt Annual mentored turkey hunting event in Kansas providing youth with structured hunting opportunities and adult mentor guidance.
• How to Hunt Educational Resources Video-based educational library covering dove, deer, waterfowl, and upland hunting, produced in collaboration with Marc Murrell of the Kansas Wildscape Foundation.
• Memorial Donation Program Program allowing donors to make tax-deductible memorial contributions in honor of loved ones who have passed, with featured memorials displayed on the website and funds supporting youth outdoor programs.
• Dillons Community Rewards Program Passive giving program where Dillons grocery shoppers link their Rewards Card to Pass It On - Outdoor Mentors (NPO 57389) so a percentage of eligible purchases is donated to the organization.
• Outdoor Mentors Apparel Store Branded merchandise storefront operated through Logo Depot (outdoormentors.logodepotstores.com) where supporters can purchase apparel with proceeds supporting the organization.

Quantifiable outcome

• 879 events hosted serving 1,698 youth with 10,932 mentorship hours in 2025 alone
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Rocky Mountain Elk FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRocky Mountain Elk Foundation was identified as a founding sponsor of the organization, having supported Pass It On - Outdoor Mentors since its inception 21 years ago. This foundational partnership helped establish the organization's early operations and mission.
• Savage ArmsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSavage Arms provides firearms and sponsorship support for the Gun-A-Week Raffle program and has collaborated on Savage Journeys storytelling featuring youth hunters like Raegan Pirtle's first buck hunt.
• BergaramajorGTM or Marketing PartnerBergara provides rifle prizes for the Gun-A-Week Raffle program, supporting fundraising efforts to get more kids outdoors.
• TriStar Sporting ArmsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerTriStar Sporting Arms supplies shotguns and firearms for the Gun-A-Week Raffle, contributing to fundraising success.
• DillonscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDillons Community Rewards program allows shoppers to designate Pass It On - Outdoor Mentors as their nonprofit recipient, generating donations based on purchase volume (NPO number 57389).
• Logo DepotsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLogo Depot operates the branded apparel store for Pass It On - Outdoor Mentors, allowing supporters to purchase merchandise while supporting the organization.
• Wild Marketing, LLCsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWild Marketing LLC is credited as the website designer for the organization, providing digital marketing and web presence services.
• Kansas Wildscape FoundationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerKansas Wildscape Foundation collaborated with Pass It On - Outdoor Mentors to create educational hunting resources and video content through Marc Murrell, the Executive Director.
• Flintoak RanchsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlintoak Ranch hosts the organization's 21st Annual Bust-A-Clay For Kids' Sake event, providing venue access for the signature fundraising clay target event.
• Whitetail PropertiessupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerWhitetail Properties sponsors the annual golf tournament (6th Annual) benefiting the organization, with sponsorship packets and packets available for download.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation: National nonprofit supporting youth shooting sports through school and team-based programs. Closely comparable in youth-focused shooting-sports delivery and reliance on industry sponsorships and event-based fundraising.
• Ducks Unlimited: Large conservation nonprofit that runs youth-focused wetlands, hunting, and outdoor education programs. Highly comparable in mission (conservation + youth outdoor engagement), nonprofit structure, and multi-state field-event delivery model.
• National Wild Turkey Federation: Conservation nonprofit with a strong youth hunting, mentorship, and outreach portfolio (e.g., JAKES program). Directly comparable in mission focus on hunting-tradition recruitment and youth-event delivery.
• Quality Deer Management Association: Deer-hunting-focused nonprofit running youth outreach, education, and mentored hunting events. Directly comparable in mission around hunting-heritage recruitment and landowner-based event delivery.
• Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: Conservation nonprofit advocating for public-land hunting and fishing access and running youth/mentorship programming. Comparable in mission focus on hunting tradition, conservation, and grassroots volunteer-driven events.
• Trout Unlimited: Coldwater conservation nonprofit with youth-oriented fishing education and volunteer-led stream events. Comparable in fishing-focused youth mentorship and chapter-based volunteer delivery model.
• Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation: Conservation nonprofit actively funding habitat, hunting heritage, and youth outreach. Already a founding sponsor of Outdoor Mentors, and one of the closest comparables in mission and sponsor ecosystem.
• International Hunter Education Association: National organization coordinating hunter-education and safety training across U.S. states. Comparable in mission to train the next generation of safe, ethical hunters through structured instruction.
• Becoming an Outdoors-Woman: Outdoor skills education program focused on instruction in hunting, fishing, and shooting for under-represented groups. Comparable in delivering structured outdoor-skills instruction through mentored workshops.

Broad incumbents

• National Shooting Sports Foundation: The firearms-industry trade association, which runs broad hunter-recruitment and youth-shooting initiatives. Comparable in industry alignment and youth-outreach mission but operates at significantly larger scale across the entire U.S.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@outdoormentors4419?si=PV9zcv6lW8Xwvbd_
• Facebookfacebook.com/OutdoorMentors
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pass-it-on---outdoor-mentors-inc.
• Instagraminstagram.com/outdoormentors

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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