CSEF (College Skateboarding Educational Foundation)

Name

CSEF (College Skateboarding Educational Foundation)

Legal name

College Skateboarding Educational Foundation

Website

https://collegeskateboarding.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Others, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Merchandise Sales: CSEF operates an e-commerce store selling branded merchandise including sweatshirts, t-shirts, hats, mugs, stickers, and limited edition items. Every dollar spent on the website is tax-deductible and goes directly to supporting the scholarship programs.
2. Donations: As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, CSEF accepts tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations to fund scholarship programs for skateboarders pursuing higher education.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CSEF is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit that awards scholarships to skateboarders pursuing higher education in the United States. It operates a general scholarship program and multiple branded/collaboration scholarship funds (engineering, photography, art, teaching, first-generation, etc.) with award amounts ranging from $2,500 to $7,500. The foundation supplements its scholarship funding by selling branded apparel and accessories through a tax-deductible e-commerce merchandise store.

Product overview

CSEF (College Skateboarding Educational Foundation) operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit scholarship organization built around two core offerings: a merchandise store selling branded apparel and accessories (t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, stickers, mugs, and limited-edition sneakers like the CSEF Nike SB Dunk Low) where purchases are tax-deductible donations; and a scholarship program that has awarded $290,400 across 141 scholarships to 135 skateboarder recipients. The scholarship program includes both general scholarships and collaboration scholarships funded by partners such as Skullcandy, Atiba Jefferson, Rollin' From The Heart, and others, offering awards ranging from $2,500 to $7,500 for students in fields including engineering, photography/film, art, teaching, and general academic pursuits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• CSEF Merchandise Store E-commerce store selling CSEF-branded sweatshirts, t-shirts, hats, beanies, mugs, stickers, and limited-edition sneakers (including the CSEF Nike SB Dunk Low at $135) to generate tax-deductible revenue for the scholarship program.
• General Scholarship Program Open scholarship program awarding financial support to skateboarders pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in the U.S., regardless of nationality or financial background.
• Skullcandy Scholarship Fund for Engineers $5,000 scholarship funded by Skullcandy for undergraduate and graduate students in the boardsports community majoring in engineering and related fields.
• Atiba Jefferson Photography & Film Scholarship Fund $7,500 scholarship plus a Canon camera for skateboarders studying photography and film, with mentorship from photographer Atiba Jefferson.
• Rollin' From The Heart Zane Timpson Art Scholarship Fund $5,000 scholarship for skateboarders pursuing art degrees, honoring the legacy of Zane Timpson.
• Rollin' From The Heart Ian "Poods" Barry Scholarship Fund $5,000 scholarship for San Diego County natives pursuing higher education, honoring Ian 'Poods' Barry.
• Emerald Peace Scholarship Fund $5,000 scholarship for first-generation students, DACA/Dreamer recipients, and members of the queer community who are skateboarders.
• Get On Board Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers Scholarship providing $2,500 in junior year and $2,500 in senior year for future teachers who will teach skateboarding as part of after-school programming.
• Dean's List Scholarship $3,000–$5,000 scholarship for students on the Dean's List who combine academic excellence with skateboarding involvement.
• Exposure Scholarship $5,000 scholarship for skateboarders who demonstrate excellence in skateboarding and community involvement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Awarded $290,400 in 141 scholarships to 135 recipients

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SkullcandycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkullcandy, a boardsports audio brand, partners with CSEF to offer the Skullcandy Scholarship Fund for Engineers ($5,000). The scholarship encourages members of the boardsports community to pursue specialized knowledge required to create audio devices. Open to undergrad and graduate students majoring in engineering and related fields.
• Atiba JeffersoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegendary skateboard photographer Atiba Jefferson collaborates with CSEF on the Atiba Jefferson Photography & Film Scholarship ($7,500 plus a Canon camera). The scholarship supports skateboarders studying photography and film, with Atiba providing mentorship and equipment to help the next generation of skateboard photographers and videographers.
• Rollin' From The Heart (RFTH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRFTH is a nonprofit that provides skateboard programming to underserved youth in San Diego County. They partnered with CSEF and the Timpson and Barry families to create two memorial scholarships: the Zane Timpson Art Scholarship ($5,000) and the Ian 'Poods' Barry Scholarship ($5,000) for San Diego County natives pursuing higher education.
• Emerald PeacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmerald Peace Scholarship supports first-generation students, DACA/Dreamer recipients, and members of the queer community with $5,000 awards. The scholarship celebrates the diverse population of skateboarders and empowers first-generation leaders through education.
• First Push Syndicate (Get On Board)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGet On Board, powered by First Push Syndicate, provides equipment and instruction for future school teachers who will teach skateboarding as part of after-school programming. Recipients receive $2,500 in their junior year and $2,500 in their senior year.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• The Berrics: The Berrics is a major skateboarding media and skatepark platform run by professional skateboarders. While primarily a media/commercial entity, it operates as a broader incumbent in the skateboarding ecosystem and engages in community/youth programming adjacent to CSEF's audience.

Direct peers

• Stoked Mentoring: Stoked is a nonprofit that mentors youth through action sports including skateboarding, sharing CSEF's mission of using skate culture to create educational and life opportunities for young people.
• Ben Raemers Foundation: The Ben Raemers Foundation supports mental health and wellbeing in the skateboarding community through grants and programs. Comparable as a skateboarding-specific grantmaking foundation serving the same cultural community.
• Harold Hunter Foundation: The Harold Hunter Foundation is a NYC-based skateboarding nonprofit that provides scholarships and grants to skaters in need. Directly comparable as a skateboarding-focused scholarship/grantmaking nonprofit for individual recipients.
• Skate Like a Girl: Skate Like a Girl is a nonprofit cited as a CSEF partner that empowers women and girls through skateboarding. Directly comparable as a skateboarding community-building nonprofit with overlapping recipient and donor networks.
• The Skatepark Project: The Skatepark Project (formerly the Tony Hawk Foundation) is the largest skateboarding-focused nonprofit, funding public skateparks and youth programs. Comparable to CSEF as a leading philanthropic organization targeting skateboarding community access and youth development.
• First Push Syndicate: First Push Syndicate runs the 'Get On Board' program and is a CSEF partner providing scholarships for future teachers of skateboarding. Directly comparable as a skateboarding education-focused nonprofit with scholarship programs.
• Rollin' From The Heart (RFTH): RFTH is a San Diego-based nonprofit that provides skateboarding programming to underserved youth and co-sponsors memorial scholarships with CSEF. Direct peer in skateboarding youth philanthropy with shared partnership structure.
• Cuba Skate: Cuba Skate is a skateboarding nonprofit focused on supporting Cuban youth through skateboarding, listed as a CSEF partner. Comparable as a mission-driven organization using skateboarding to create educational and developmental opportunities.

Regional players

• Women's Sports Foundation: The Women's Sports Foundation is a flagship grantmaker in women's sports and an active CSEF partner via the Gainbridge/Parity initiative. Comparable as a sports-focused grantmaking foundation serving overlapping constituencies, though at much larger scale and broader sports scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Customer concentration

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