OUTDOOR BUDDIES INC

What OUTDOOR BUDDIES INC does

Outdoor Buddies, Inc. is a Colorado-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1984 by Sid Sellers and Sam Andrews to provide free outdoor recreation opportunities to mobility-impaired individuals, at-risk youth, and — more recently — disabled veterans. The organization is structured as an all-volunteer entity: all board members and officers are unpaid, and the stated claim is that 100% of fundraising proceeds flow directly to programs and equipment rather than compensation. Core programs are delivered through volunteer-organized events in hunting (big game, turkey, upland bird, waterfowl), fishing (lake, stream, fly, ice), camping, boating, and outdoor education, with able-bodied volunteers ("Able-Buddies") assisting mobility-impaired participants ("Handi-Buddies"). The organization leverages specialized adaptive equipment including track chairs, Action Track chairs, Go-Getter ATV devices, Bad Boy Buggy, and Arctic Cat UTV, and holds access to a 40-acre leased campground at Tarryall State Wildlife Area and an 867-acre hunting property (Drake Land Farms) along the South Platte River.

The organization earns no programmatic revenue — all services are free to participants and there are no membership dues or participation fees. Revenue is generated entirely through donations (online via QGiv, check, or matching campaigns through the Wet Mountain Valley Community Foundation), fundraising events (banquets, sporting clays tournaments, golf outings), an annual state-approved raffle (license 2026-21100), and grants from foundations. Programs are delivered via direct registration through the website, referrals from Craig Hospital's Therapeutic Recreation program (a partnership in place since 1984), and outreach through email newsletters, Facebook, Instagram, and annual presence at the International Sportsman's Expo. Operating geography is restricted to Colorado, with limited evidence of programmatic expansion into Texas for archery hunts.

Name

OUTDOOR BUDDIES INC

Legal name

Outdoor Buddies, Inc.

Website

https://outdoorbuddies.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Outdoor Buddies is a Colorado-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1984 that provides free, volunteer-led outdoor recreation programs — hunting, fishing, camping, and outdoor education — to mobility-impaired individuals, at-risk youth, and disabled veterans, funded entirely through donations, fundraising events, and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adaptive Outdoor Recreation Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds (721211), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Eco/Nature-Based Campgrounds (Sustainable/Off-Grid) (THAMAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

National/State Park Campgrounds & Public Campgrounds (THAMAJAI), Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

Keywords

• Adaptive outdoor recreation
• Volunteer-led programs
• Mobility-impaired support
• Youth outdoor education
• Adaptive hunting programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Collins

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Others, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations: Individual donors contribute tax-deductible donations. Outdoor Buddies is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, and contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Donations can be made online via QGiv, check, or through the Wet Mountain Valley Community Foundation's matching campaign.
2. Fundraising Events: Annual fundraising events including banquet fundraisers, sporting clays events, golf tournaments, and clay shoots. Funds raised go directly to supporting programs and equipment.
3. Annual Raffle Program: State-approved annual raffle fundraiser starting at International Sportsman's Expo in January and running through the Clay Shoot in August. Raffle tickets sold online and at partner business locations. Raffle license number 2026-21100.
4. Grants: Funding obtained through grants from foundations and organizations. Supported by organizations such as the Wet Mountain Valley Community Foundation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Outdoor Buddies is a volunteer-based nonprofit organization that provides free outdoor recreation programs for mobility-impaired individuals, at-risk youth, and disabled veterans in Colorado. Core offerings include hunting programs (big game, turkey, upland bird, waterfowl), fishing programs (lake, stream, fly, ice), veterans support activities, youth camping and outdoor education, a leased campground at Tarryall State Wildlife Area, and an annual raffle fundraiser. Able-bodied volunteer "Able-Buddies" assist "Handi-Buddies" participants using an inventory of specialized adaptive equipment.

Product overview

Outdoor Buddies Inc is a volunteer-based nonprofit organization that provides outdoor recreational programs and services for mobility-impaired individuals, at-risk youth, and veterans in Colorado. The organization operates as a collection of programs rather than a unified product platform. Core services include Hunting Programs (big game, turkey, upland bird, waterfowl hunting), Fishing Programs (lake, stream, fly, and ice fishing), Veterans Support Activities (coordinating hunts, fishing, and raft trips), and Youth Programs (camping and outdoor education). Additional offerings include a campground reservation service at Tarryall State Wildlife Area and an annual raffle fundraiser. All programs are delivered through an all-volunteer model where Able-Buddies (able-bodied volunteers) assist Handi-Buddies (mobility-impaired participants). Programs are free to participants with funding raised through donations, grants, and fundraising events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hunting Programs Adaptive hunting programs for mobility-impaired persons covering big game, turkey, upland bird, and waterfowl hunting, with Able-Buddies volunteers accompanying participants.
• Fishing Programs Adaptive fishing programs for mobility-impaired persons including lake, stream, fly, and ice fishing, delivered in group format with volunteer assistance.
• Veterans Support Activities Outdoor recreation support for disabled veterans including big game hunts, fishing outings, Warriors on Cataract raft trips, and other special events.
• Youth Programs Outdoor educational and recreational programs for at-risk youth and youth groups including Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, church groups, and other organizations at the Tarryall campground and other sites.
• Campground at Tarryall State Wildlife Area A 40-acre campground managed through a lease agreement with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, adjacent to Tarryall Reservoir, available for reservation by youth and church organizations.
• Annual Raffle Fundraiser Annual raffle fundraiser offering firearms, hunting equipment, and gift cards as prizes, with proceeds directly funding Outdoor Buddies programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of fundraising proceeds go directly to programs
• +1 more outcomes

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

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Craig HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1984Continually involved since Outdoor Buddies was founded in 1984. Craig Hospital's Therapeutic Recreation program refers spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury patients to Outdoor Buddies. The hospital recognizes Outdoor Buddies as an invaluable resource providing creative outdoor programs that significantly improve patients' quality of life.
• Colorado Parks and WildlifecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerColorado Parks and Wildlife works to perpetuate and maintain natural resources throughout the state. Outdoor Buddies ensures access to outdoor experiences regardless of physical abilities. Partnership includes lease agreement for 40-acre campground at Tarryall State Wildlife Area.
• Drake Land FarmscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner867-acre hunting club established in 1980 with 1.5 miles of South Platte River. Hosts pheasant hunts for Outdoor Buddies and Colorado Youth Outdoors. Christopher Nowak serves as Outdoor Buddies Treasurer and is a member/owner of the club.
• Green Mill Sportsman's ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate club dedicated to providing educational, safe shooting sports. Hosts Outdoor Buddies sight-in events for hunters to practice before big game seasons. Provides rifle ranges with 50, 100, and 200 yard targets.
• Colorado Clays Shooting ParkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerShooting experience facility that is handicap accessible. Hosts Outdoor Buddies annual sporting clays fundraiser. Provides venue, equipment rental, and golf carts for participants.
• Colorado Youth OutdoorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollection of 11-12 ponds designed for youth fishing, hunting, and outdoor education. Accessible for people with disabilities. Co-hosts events including pheasant hunts and Armed Forces Day activities with Outdoor Buddies at Swift Ponds facility.
• Warriors on CataractminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization providing raft trips for disabled veterans. Outdoor Buddies coordinates participation in Warriors on Cataract raft trips as part of disabled veterans support activities.
• Wet Mountain Valley Community FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConducts annual Community Spirit Matching campaign where donations to Outdoor Buddies are matched by the Foundation. Maximum $1,000 per family/business. Extends reach of fundraising efforts through established donor network.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• National Ability Center: 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing adaptive outdoor recreation and adventure sports for people of all abilities, including skiing, rafting, and climbing. Closely comparable mission and volunteer-driven service model to Outdoor Buddies.
• Wilderness Inquiry: Nonprofit delivering outdoor adventure experiences for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities nationwide. Directly comparable adaptive outdoor recreation model targeting mobility-impaired participants and community groups.
• Team River Runner: Adaptive paddling program for disabled veterans and their families. Comparable volunteer-led adaptive outdoor recreation model with a national footprint and veteran focus.
• Eagle Mount: Bozeman, Montana-based nonprofit offering adaptive outdoor recreation including fishing, hunting, and camping for people with disabilities and youth. Highly comparable mission, activities, and beneficiary segments.
• Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing: Therapeutic fly fishing and outdoor recreation program for disabled veterans. Strong direct analog to Outdoor Buddies' disabled-veteran fishing programming with similar volunteer-based delivery model.
• Warriors on Cataract: Organization providing whitewater rafting trips for disabled veterans; Outdoor Buddies' actual partner for veteran raft trips. Closely comparable in mission, participant base, and outdoor adventure delivery.
• Colorado Youth Outdoors: Colorado-based nonprofit providing outdoor education, hunting, and fishing programs for youth. Direct peer and active Outdoor Buddies partner co-hosting pheasant hunts and Armed Forces Day events.

Emerging players

• Outdoor Afro: Nonprofit reconnecting Black communities with nature through outdoor recreation programming. Adjacent emerging peer addressing underserved populations in outdoor recreation, with partial mission overlap.
• Catalyst Sports: Adaptive outdoor recreation nonprofit focused on mountain biking, hiking, and snowboarding for people with disabilities. Emerging peer operating in a niche subset of Outdoor Buddies' adaptive programming.

Broad incumbents

• Move United (formerly Disabled Sports USA): National umbrella organization supporting adaptive sports and recreation across community-based chapters. Broad incumbent in the same adaptive outdoor recreation category but with national scope and a wider portfolio of sports.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/OutdoorBuddies
• Instagraminstagram.com/p/DU7UNfYjY0N/?img_index=1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/outdoor-buddies

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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