Keaton's Kids

What Keaton's Kids does

Keaton's Kids is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2020 and headquartered in Garrison, New York, that funds and operationalizes transformative outdoor adventure programs for underserved youth in the Hudson Valley and surrounding New York region. The organization was established by Cat Guthrie and Kevin Spath in memory of Keaton Guthrie-Goss, who died in 2018. Keaton's Kids does not run programs directly; instead it operates as a grantmaker and program sponsor, channeling donations, equipment, transportation, and volunteer labor to a network of established partner nonprofits — including CatRock Ventures, SHRED Foundation, CHILL Foundation, New Era Creative Space, Keep It Moving, The Felix Organization, and Sierra Club — that already maintain relationships with the target youth population.

The product portfolio spans cycling (Biking in the Bronx / CatRock Cycling Academy and Jay Peak Leadership Academy, serving 75 kids annually), snowboarding trips to Windham Mountain and Jay Peak via SHRED Foundation, the annual Great Skate Giveaway distributing 75–125 free skateboards to Newburgh youth, Nature Connections Camp (swim lessons and water safety in Peekskill via NECS), fishing excursions, high-ropes outings at Boundless Adventure, and a forthcoming sailing program for foster-care youth with The Felix Organization aboard the Clearwater. The organization also sells branded merchandise (Classic Tee, Crop Tee) through Bonfire. No proprietary technology platform, app, or API exists; operations rely on standard consumer tools (Wix website, social channels, email newsletter).

Keaton's Kids is funded entirely by individual donations and grants, with all administrative overhead covered by a single donor family and all Directors and Advisers serving as volunteers, enabling 100% of public donations to flow directly to programs. Fundraising channels include check, credit card, ACH, PayPal, appreciated stock, Bonfire merchandise, and the annual Bike-a-Thon event on the Bronx River Parkway. Geographic scope is concentrated in the Hudson Valley (Newburgh, Poughkeepsie, Bronx, Peekskill), with no disclosed multi-state or international operations, and the organization is volunteer-run with 1–10 personnel.

Name

Keaton's Kids

Legal name

Keaton's Kids

Website

https://keatonskids.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Keaton's Kids is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that funds outdoor adventure programs — cycling, snowboarding, skateboarding, swimming, and sailing — for underserved youth in the Hudson Valley, NY region by grantmaking to partner nonprofits like CatRock Ventures and SHRED Foundation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Outdoor Adventure Programs

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor & Wilderness Education Schools (Field-Based Learning) (THAAAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adventure Multi-Sport Camps & Skills Academies (THAAAKAM), Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

Keywords

• Outdoor youth programs
• Nonprofit adventure grants
• Youth recreation funding
• Community adventure programs
• Youth outdoor education

Headquarters

HQ city

Garrison

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Funded entirely by donations from individuals. Donors can contribute via check, credit card, ACH bank transfer, or PayPal. The organization encourages donors to cover processing fees (2.3-4.4%) to maximize impact.
2. Grants: Funded by grants from foundations and organizations that support youth outdoor adventure programs.
3. Merchandise Sales: T-shirt sales through Bonfire marketplace. Proceeds support Keaton's Kids fundraising and programs.
4. Appreciated Stock Donations: Accepts donations of appreciated stock as an additional giving option.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Keaton's Kids is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that funds and supports transformative outdoor adventure programs for underserved youth in the Hudson Valley, NY region. The organization partners with established community nonprofits to deliver biking, snowboarding, skateboarding, swimming, hiking, camping, fishing, and ropes-course experiences, providing financial support, transportation, equipment, and operational assistance to remove cost and access barriers.

Product overview

Keaton's Kids is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides transformative outdoor adventures for underserved youth in the Hudson Valley area of New York. The organization operates through a portfolio of interconnected programs: its core service is the Outdoor Adventure Programs offering biking, snowboarding, hiking, skateboarding, and swimming activities. Key programs include the Great Skate Giveaway (distributing free skateboards to 75-125 kids annually), the CatRock Ventures Cycling Academy Support (multi-year bike program sponsorship), SHRED Foundation Snowboarding Partnership (transportation and operational support for mountain trips), the annual Bike-a-Thon fundraiser, Nature Connections Camp (summer camp with swim lessons), and a Fishing Trip Program. The organization also sells merchandise including t-shirts to support fundraising. All donations go directly to programs supporting youth, with administrative overhead covered by a single donor family.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Keaton's Kids Outdoor Adventure Programs Portfolio of transformative outdoor adventure programs offering biking, snowboarding, hiking, skateboarding, and swimming activities for underserved youth from the Hudson Valley area of New York.
• Great Skate Giveaway Annual event distributing free skateboards and helmets to approximately 75–125 underserved children in Newburgh, NY, in partnership with Keep It Moving (Zane) and Hacienda Skate Shop.
• CatRock Ventures Cycling Academy Support Multi-year sponsorship of CatRock Ventures' Cycling Academy and annual Jay Peak Leadership Academy, providing bikes, helmets, transportation, overnight trips, and mentorship for approximately 75 Bronx-based youth each year.
• SHRED Foundation Snowboarding Partnership Sponsorship of snowboarding trips with the SHRED Foundation, providing buses and operational support for approximately 50 youth from Newburgh and Poughkeepsie at Windham Mountain and Jay Peak each season.
• Bike-a-Thon Fundraiser Annual community fundraising event featuring 13- or 26-mile bike rides on the Bronx River Parkway, with complimentary breakfast and lunch, supporting Keaton's Kids youth cycling programs.
• Nature Connections Camp Summer day camp held with NECS in Peekskill, NY, offering swim lessons, water-safety training, and nature exploration activities for underserved youth.
• Fishing Trip Program Overnight fishing excursions that teach youth outdoor skills such as fishing basics, with shared community meals included.
• Keaton's Kids Merchandise

Quantifiable outcome

• 550+ youth served annually across multiple adventure programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and supporting.

• CatRock VenturescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBronx-based nonprofit reaching, inspiring, and empowering the next generation of leaders from underserved communities. The partnership is at the heart of Keaton's Kids operations, supporting the Cycling Academy and Jay Peak Leadership Academy. Keaton's Kids provides financial support, transportation for 75 kids annually, and operational assistance for year-round programming including biking, skiing, snowboarding, and hiking.
• SHRED FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization dedicated to getting kids out of cities and onto mountains on boards. Partnership for snowboarding trips at Windham Mountain. Keaton's Kids provides buses and operational support, removing transportation barriers that keep kids from the slopes.
• Keep It Moving (Zane)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOpioid-prevention program founded by Lauren Mandel in memory of her son Zane. Provides life-affirming activities for kids including skateboarding. Partner for the Great Skate Giveaway, distributing free skateboards to children in Newburgh.
• CHILL FoundationkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth development program founded by Burton Snowboards. Uses boardsports to empower young people toward resilience and confidence. Provides everything kids need—transportation, gear, lessons—at no cost. Powers CatRock's boardsports work.
• New Era Creative Space (NECS)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeekskill-based organization inspiring stronger communities through creative programs. Joint Nature Connections Camp provides swim lessons, water safety, and nature exploration. Also partnered on free skateboarding program for Dunbar housing community kids, coordinated with 2nd Nature Skatepark.
• The Felix OrganizationkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit dedicated to providing inspiring opportunities for children growing up in foster care. Partnership for educational sailing excursion aboard Hudson River sloop Clearwater in June 2026.
• Sierra Club (Inspiring Connections Outdoors)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough Five Points Adventure Film Festival sponsorship, Keaton's Kids became an agency organization of Sierra Club, gaining access to transportation, insurance, and outdoor wilderness training and safety training.
• Second Chance FoodssupportingOthersFood-rescue nonprofit working to end hunger and food waste across the Hudson Valley. Provides fresh, rescued meals for kids during outdoor programs and events.
• 2nd Nature SkateparksupportingOthersPeekskill's skater-owned indoor park. Partnered with NECS for free skateboarding program for Dunbar housing community kids.
• Trek BicyclessupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerDonated helmets, bike repair equipment and gear worth approximately $5,000 to the CatRock biking program, freeing up Keaton's Kids contributions for additional programs.
• Wyndham MountainsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerContributed lift tickets and instructors for snowboarding trips, enabling Keaton's Kids to bring kids to the mountain.
• Hacienda Skate ShopsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerHelped fit kids with appropriate skateboards at the Great Skate Giveaway, ensuring proper equipment for each child.
• Boundless AdventuresupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerHigh ropes adventure course in Purchase, NY. Partnered with NECS for Girls' Empowerment Group outing with Keaton's Kids support.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• City Kids Foundation: City Kids Foundation provides outdoor education and leadership experiences to underserved New York City youth. It overlaps strongly with Keaton's Kids in mission, regional beneficiaries, and field-based programming.
• SHRED Foundation: SHRED Foundation takes urban youth to mountains for snowboarding and relies on transportation and operational support. Its activities and underserved-youth focus directly overlap with Keaton's Kids' snowboarding partnership.
• CatRock Ventures: CatRock Ventures is a Bronx nonprofit offering cycling, snowboarding, and leadership programs to underserved youth. Keaton's Kids describes the relationship as central to its operations, making their mission, beneficiary base, and programming model closely aligned.
• Outdoor Outreach: Outdoor Outreach uses outdoor adventure and education to support under-resourced youth. It is directly comparable in expanding access to nature while building skills, confidence, and future opportunities.
• Chill Foundation: Chill Foundation uses boardsports to build resilience and confidence among young people, providing instruction, gear, and transportation at no cost. It is directly comparable to the boardsports programs supported by Keaton's Kids.
• Big City Mountaineers: Big City Mountaineers provides wilderness mentoring expeditions and year-round outdoor programming for youth from underserved communities. Its beneficiary focus and outdoor-development model closely match Keaton's Kids.
• Share Winter Foundation: Share Winter Foundation funds and equips youth snowsports programs to improve access for young people. Its grantmaking and sponsorship model closely parallels Keaton's Kids' role in supporting snowboarding experiences.
• No Barriers USA: No Barriers USA offers youth expeditions, leadership development, and mentorship through outdoor experiences. Its programs are broader in scope but comparable in combining nature-based challenges with youth development.

Broad incumbents

• Sierra Club: Sierra Club is an established environmental nonprofit whose Inspiring Connections Outdoors program works with youth-serving organizations to provide outdoor experiences. Keaton's Kids' agency relationship and shared youth-outdoors mission make it a broad ecosystem peer.
• Outward Bound USA: Outward Bound USA is an established outdoor-education nonprofit operating wilderness expeditions and youth courses. It is comparable in field-based outdoor learning, although it has a broader participant base and is less focused on grantmaking.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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