What Snowdays Foundation does

Snowdays Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Portland, Oregon, founded in 2004 by professional snowboarder Travis Parker and Portland teacher Patrick Edwards. The organization operates free snowboarding and skateboarding programs for underserved youth, partnering with youth outreach organizations in Portland and Bend, Oregon. Its core offerings include Snowdays winter snowboarding trips (twelve trips per season at Summit Pass at Timberline on Sundays, plus four consecutive weekly trips at Hoodoo Ski Area for two Bend partners), and Skatedays summer skateboarding trips at Seek Skateboard Camp on Mt Hood. The organization also provides a Participant Scholarship program with OISA (league fees) and evo Portland (gear) to support high school students continuing competitive snowboarding.

The organization is 100% volunteer managed with a 13-member Board of Directors and two paid staff (a Snow/Skate Youth Programs Manager and a Program Development and Grants Manager). Its technology stack is non-proprietary, consisting of a WordPress website and Google Forms for applications. Revenue is generated through individual donations (one-time and monthly sustaining at $17.50-$60/month), corporate season sponsorships ($500-$3,500 tiers), in-kind gear donations, and partner scholarship contributions. Each trip costs approximately $5,250 to deliver, or $210 per student, which is covered through donations and sponsorships at no cost to partner organizations or students.

Name

Snowdays Foundation

Legal name

Snowdays Foundation

Website

https://snowdaysfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Snowdays Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free snowboarding and skateboarding programs to underserved youth in Portland and Bend, Oregon. It partners with youth outreach organizations to deliver equipment-inclusive trips at no cost, supported by donations and corporate sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Outdoor Recreation Nonprofit Programs

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Ski & Snowboard Schools (Instruction & Coaching) (THAAAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Winter Equipment Rental, Demo & Repair (Skis/Boards/Boots, Tuning) (THAAAJAH), Winter Adventure Experiences (Ski Touring, Snowshoeing, Dog Sledding) (THAJABAH), Winter Sports & Snow Training Schools (Ski, Snowboard, Ice Sports) (MPAKAJAI)

Keywords

• Youth empowerment programs
• Snowboarding youth programs
• Skateboarding youth programs
• Action sports outreach
• Nonprofit youth services

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting youth snowboarding programs. One-time donations via PayPal or monthly sustaining donor subscriptions.
2. Corporate Sponsorship: Season sponsorship opportunities: Presenting Sponsor $3500, Season Sponsor $1500, Contributing Sponsor $500-$3000. Sponsorships apply to upcoming season (contributions made January 1 apply to following year's season).
3. In-Kind Gear Donations: Accepts new hardgoods, gently used outerwear, gloves, and goggles for program operations.
4. Partner Organization Scholarships: Partner organizations (OISA, evo Portland) provide scholarships covering league fees and full gear setups for high school students continuing snowboarding journey.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Snowdays Foundation delivers free snowboarding and skateboarding programs to underserved youth through partnerships with youth outreach organizations in Portland and Central Oregon. Each trip bundles gear, lift ticket, transportation, meals, and small-group coaching; programs operate on Sundays at Summit Pass (Timberline) and Wednesday afternoons at Hoodoo Ski Area in winter, plus Saturday Skatedays sessions at Seek Skate Camp on Mt Hood in summer. A scholarship component with OISA and evo Portland supports returning high school students who want to continue on a competitive snowboarding path.

Product overview

Snowdays Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that offers two core youth empowerment programs: Snowboarding Trips (operating in Portland at Summit Pass and in Central Oregon at Hoodoo Ski Area during winter months) and Skateboarding Trips (Skatedays) at Seek Skateboard Camp during summer months. The organization also provides a Participant Scholarship for high school students. All programs include equipment, transportation, meals, and trained coaches, at no cost to partner organizations or students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Snowboarding Trips Free full-day snowboarding trips that bundle gear (outerwear, helmet, goggles), lift ticket, transportation, meals, and 4+ hours of small-group professional coaching for 20 youth participants per trip, with 10 volunteer chaperones. Portland trips run Sundays January–March at Summit Pass (Timberline); Bend trips run Wednesday afternoons January–March at Hoodoo Ski Area, with 12 Portland trips and 4 Bend trips per season.
• Skatedays Skateboarding Trips Free full-day skateboarding trips at Seek Skateboard Camp on Mt Hood for youth from Portland mentoring organizations. Programs run Saturdays in July and August, with bus departure at 11am and return at 6pm, and include pads, helmets, boards, lunch, snacks, and coaching.
• Participant Scholarship Program Scholarship program for high school students who have completed Snowdays trips and wish to continue competitive snowboarding. OISA covers league fees for Oregon interscholastic snowboarding competition entry, while evo Portland donates a full gear setup (board, bindings, boots) to remove the financial barrier to ongoing participation.

Quantifiable outcome

• One-day outdoor education has a positive effect on perceived self-efficacy-sufficiency of participants
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OISA (Oregon Interscholastic Snowboard Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSnowdays has partnered with OISA to provide scholarships for high school students who wish to continue snowboarding competitively after Snowdays trips. OISA covers league fees for scholarship recipients, enabling students to participate in Oregon interscholastic snowboarding competitions.
• evo PortlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in scholarship program providing full gear setup (board, bindings, boots) to high school students selected for the Snowdays scholarship. evo Portland donates equipment to support youth continuing their snowboarding journey.
• Sponsor Brands (Prize Donors)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSeason sponsors and prize donors provide snowboard prizes for sustaining donors. Donors who contribute $210 or sustain monthly donations qualify annually to win a snowboard of their choice from sponsor brands.
• Share Winter FoundationminorOthersListed as a Snow Industry Grant Partner. Share Winter Foundation is a recipient for evo D&I training grant, aligning with Snowdays' mission to increase diversity in snowboarding.
• Seek Skateboard CampcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for Skatedays summer programs. Provides skateboard park facilities, concrete park, and structured learning environment for youth from Portland mentoring organizations. Located on Mt Hood.
• Summit Pass at TimberlinecoreOthersSki area partner providing access for Portland snowboarding trips. Located in Government Camp on Mt Hood. Sunday trips operate January-March with on-hill coaching 10am-3pm.
• Hoodoo Ski AreacoreOthersSki area partner providing access for Bend/Central Oregon snowboarding trips. Located in Sisters, Oregon. Wednesday afternoon trips operate January-March.
• BenevityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEmployer matching platform enabling Snowdays volunteers to receive matching contributions from employers (Apple, T-Mobile, Starbucks, Intel, etc.) for hours volunteered.
• Rider Support (Professional Snowboarders)coreOthersProfessional snowboarders provide rider support and community visibility: Forest Bailey, Hana Beaman, Nora Beck, Bryan Fox, Amanda Hankison, Hailey Langland, Erik Leon, Stefi Luxton, Darrell Mathes, Desiree Melancon, Blake Paul, Mary Rand, Austin Smith, Austen Sweetin, Russell Winfield.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Outdoor Outreach: San Diego-based Outdoor Outreach runs free outdoor adventure programs (surfing, snowboarding, rock climbing) for under-resourced youth — directly comparable nonprofit youth-development-via-action-sports model.
• SOS Outreach: SOS Outreach uses outdoor adventure sports, including snowboarding and skiing, to mentor at-risk youth across multiple U.S. regions. Comparable mission and program structure, with a more established mentor curriculum.
• Stoked Mentoring: Stoked pairs underserved NYC youth with action-sports mentors (snowboarding, skateboarding, surfing) — closely comparable model combining youth development with board-sports instruction and volunteer coaching.
• Chill Foundation: Chill (originally founded by Jake Burton Carpenter) provides free snowboarding and skateboarding lessons to underserved youth nationally — directly comparable mission, program model, and target population to Snowdays, with greater geographic scale.
• Big City Mountaineers: BCM provides wilderness mentoring expeditions (hiking, snowshoeing, climbing) for under-resourced urban youth — adjacent action-adventure youth mentoring nonprofit with comparable mission and volunteer-driven delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Burton Snowboards (Corporate Social Responsibility): Burton is the dominant snowboarding brand and a key industry funder of youth snowboarding access programs (including Chill Foundation). Relevant as a brand-aligned sponsor, donor, and ecosystem enabler for Snowdays.
• Share Winter Foundation: Share Winter funds and develops winter sports programs serving youth across the U.S. Snowdays is itself a Share Winter-aligned grantee; Share Winter is a comparable but higher-level industry convener and funder in the same space.
• The North Face Explore Fund (via The North Face / VF Corporation): The North Face's Explore Fund grants support nonprofits connecting youth to outdoor exploration. Comparable mission space as a funder and program partner for outdoor youth nonprofits including Snowdays' peers.

Emerging players

• United States Adaptive Recreation Center (USARC) at Bear Mountain: Adaptive outdoor recreation programs for people with disabilities including skiing/snowboarding. Overlapping use of mountain venues and volunteer-driven model, though with a different target population.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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