Outride fka The Specialized Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Outride fka The Specialized Foundation is a private foundation in Morgan Hill, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 103 grants; the typical grant was $12,420 and the largest $135,784. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.2 million
- Number of grants103
- Typical grant$12,420
- Largest grant$135,784
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees88%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
88% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 131 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 103 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
Outride fka The Specialized Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Outride fka The Specialized Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 34 states, the most to New Mexico. It also paid $13,199 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 2 | $148,204 |
| California | 15 | $146,616 |
| New York | 7 | $103,290 |
| Colorado | 7 | $69,375 |
| Georgia | 5 | $68,610 |
| Michigan | 8 | $67,822 |
| Ohio | 4 | $58,808 |
| Arizona | 5 | $49,885 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $45,836 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $45,444 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Stallion | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. | $135,784 |
| Girls in Gear | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. | $30,000 |
| Battle Creek Middle School | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. | $19,710 |
| Columbia Heights Educational Campus | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. | $16,590 |
| Hudson Junior High School | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. | $16,590 |
| Mack Cycle & Fitness | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. | $16,590 |
| Corning Painted Post Middle School | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. | $16,560 |
| Gratiot | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. | $16,560 |
| The Highbridge Green School | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. | $16,560 |
| Walt Disney Magnet School | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. | $16,116 |
| Davidson Middle School | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. | $15,802 |
| Lakewood Middle School | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. | $15,650 |
| The Craig School | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. | $15,444 |
| Fremont Middle School | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. | $15,378 |
| Northeast Guilford Middle School | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. | $15,015 |
| Bike Library | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. | $15,000 |
| Bikes Not Bombs Inc | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. | $15,000 |
| Center for Recreation Education Arts Technology & Enterprise Inc | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. | $15,000 |
| El Grupo Youth Cycling | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. | $15,000 |
| Ghisallo Cycling Initiative | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. | $15,000 |
| Good Medicine presented by REZDURO | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. | $15,000 |
| InTandem Cycling | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. | $15,000 |
| OutCycling Fearless Flyers | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. | $15,000 |
| Outdoor Outreach | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. | $15,000 |
| Prime Ability Youth Cycling | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. | $15,000 |
| Project Bike Tech | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. | $15,000 |
| Richmond Cycling Corps | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. | $15,000 |
| TheraPink for Girls Inc | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. | $15,000 |
| Trails Utah | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. | $15,000 |
| Lyman Gilmore Middle School | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. | $14,655 |
| Bike Cleveland | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. | $14,625 |
| Argyle Middle School | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. | $14,490 |
| BIKE513Cincinnati College Prep | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. | $14,490 |
| Morley Stanwood Middle School | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. | $14,490 |
| Odessa Shannon Middle School | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. | $14,315 |
| Ridgeview Middle School | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. | $14,315 |
| Carmody Middle School | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. | $14,220 |
| Pottsville DHH Lengel Middle School | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. | $14,076 |
| Apollo Middle School | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. | $14,016 |
| High Fives Foundation | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. | $13,692 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Sinyard
- Michael Haynes
- David Wood
- Joseph M Tiller
Questions people ask
Does Outride fka The Specialized Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Outride fka The Specialized Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 103 grants, with a typical grant of $12,420.
Who runs Outride fka The Specialized Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael Sinyard (Director & President), Michael Haynes (Director & Treasurer), David Wood (Executive Director, Secretary) and Joseph M Tiller (Director & Asst Secretary).
What does Outride fka The Specialized Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and environment and conservation.