Tony Hawk Foundation

Organization Overview

Tony Hawk Foundation, operating under the name The Skatepark Project, is located in Vista, CA. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (T22) the organization is classified as: Private Independent Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Skatepark Project employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Skatepark Project is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Skatepark Project generated $2.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 18.3% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2014, Skatepark Project has awarded 137 individual grants totaling $3,361,880. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE SKATEPARK PROJECT HELPS UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES CREATE SAFE AND INCLUSIVE PUBLIC SKATEPARKS FOR YOUTH.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE GRANT PROGRAM IS THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITIES BUILDING FREE, PUBLIC SKATE PARKS. TWICE ANNUALLY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETS TO REVIEW GRANT APPLICATIONS AND SELECT RECIPIENTS BASED ON SEVERAL CRITERIA, INCLUDING MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME, CURRENT ACCESS TO SKATE PARKS, SCOPE OF PROPOSED PROJECT, DEMONSTRATED WORK COMPLETED TO FUND RAISE AND CREATE COMMUNITY AWARENESS, AND OTHER LOCAL DATA DEMONSTRATING COMMUNITY IS UNDERSERVED. REVENUE FOR THE GRANT PROGRAM IS GENERATED THROUGH SPONSORSHIP, DONATIONS, GRANTS, AND AUCTIONS.


THE ORGANIZATION'S TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IS THE EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT OF ITS WORK. COMMUNITIES PURSUING NEW PUBLIC SKATE PARKS CALL, E-MAIL, OR WRITE THE SKATEPARK PROJECT WITH A RANGE OF QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SKATE PARK-DEVELOPMENT PROCESS. THE SKATEPARK PROJECT STAFF PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND INSTRUCTION THROUGH THE SOMETIMES COMPLICATED PROCESS TO ENSURE THAT EACH COMMUNITY UNDERSTANDS WHAT ITS OPTIONS ARE AT ALL TIMES, AND TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE THE BEST, MOST COST-EFFECTIVE SKATE PARKS POSSIBLE. ORGANIZATION STAFF ALSO RESEARCH WHICH COMMUNITIES ARE CONSIDERING OR HAVE STARTED A SKATE PARK PROJECT, AND PROACTIVELY CONTACT THEM TO LEARN IF THE SKATEPARK PROJECT CAN BE OF ASSISTANCE.


BUILT TO PLAY PROGRAM: WITH MATCHING-GRANT FUNDS OF UP TO $250,000 AND A SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT OF UP TO $50,000 TO ENCOURAGE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, THE BUILT TO PLAY SKATEPARK PROGRAM SUPPORTS COMMUNITY GROUPS AND MUNICIPAL ENTITIES SEEKING TO CREATE FREE, PUBLIC SKATEPARKS FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN AND WESTERN NEW YORK. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES ADVISORY SERVICES AND ADVOCACY TRAINING TO ASSIST GROUPS IN ORGANIZING AND MANAGING THEIR EFFORTS.


YOUTH OUTREACH PROGRAM: THE YOUTH OUTREACH PROGRAM CONDUCTS RESEARCH ABOUT THE NEEDS OF YOUTH AND ASSISTS LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE SKATEBOARDING PROGRAMMING TO CHILDREN. CURRENTLY, A RESEARCH PROJECT IS BEING CONDUCTED BY THE FOUNDATION AND USC, AND A YOUTH AFFILIATE PILOT PROJECT CURRENTLY PROVIDES SUPPORT AND FUNDING TO FIVE ORGANIZATIONS THAT WORK WITH YOUTH IN CITIES ACROSS THE US.THE AMOUNT FOR OTHER PROGRAMS REPRESENT PAST GRANT AWARDS THAT HAVE BEEN RETURNED DUE TO THE PROJECT THEY WERE FUNDING CEASED OPERATION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Benjamin Bashein
Executive Director
$140,578
Lily Schwimmer
Employee
$100,596
Jim Thiebaud
Vice President
$0
Brent Eyestone
Treasurer
$0
Anthony Hawk
President
$0
Mimi Knoop
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $111,267
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,680,353
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,791,620
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $1,332
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $90,933
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $135,914
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,019,799

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Tony Hawk Foundation has awarded $260,319 in support to 5 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

GREEN SPRINGVILLE INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Springville, NY

PURPOSE: FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SKATE PARK.

$220,319

EVANSVILLE PARKS FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Evansville, IN

PURPOSE: FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SKATE PARK.

$10,000

CITY OF RUSTON

PURPOSE: FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SKATE PARK.

$10,000

CITY OF LEOMINSTER

PURPOSE: FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SKATE PARK.

$10,000

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER HUNTSVILLE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Huntsville, AL

PURPOSE: FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SKATE PARK.

$10,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Tony Hawk Foundation has recieved totaling $991,129.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc

Buffalo, NY

PURPOSE: BUILT TO PLAY SKATEPARK IN SPRINGVILLE, NY AND MEDINA, NY

$532,319
Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Mountain View, CA

PURPOSE: Youth Development

$110,000
Tides Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES

$101,953
Charities Aid Foundation America

Alexandria, VA

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE DONATION

$82,390
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$56,334
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: General Support

$55,633
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