About YOLO
Helping Youth Find Direction Outdoors
Youth Outdoor Leadership Organization (YOLO) is a Missouri nonprofit and 501(c)(3) charitable organization that expands access to meaningful outdoor experiences by supporting trusted partner organizations through grants, scholarships, volunteer giving, and charitable partnerships.
Our Story
We Strengthen Outdoor Opportunity
YOLO was created to help more young people benefit from outdoor leadership experiences that build character, citizenship, conservation values, service, and personal growth.
Rather than operating programs directly, we invest in Approved Partner Organizations already delivering quality youth experiences. This model helps charitable resources go further while reinforcing transparency, accountability, and responsible stewardship.
Our Values
Guided by Service and Stewardship
Everything we do is designed to support safe, meaningful, and well-led outdoor experiences for youth and the organizations that make them possible.
Leadership and character development through outdoor challenge and service.
We champion experiences that help youth grow in confidence, responsibility, and resilience.
Conservation, citizenship, and accountability in every partnership.
We value careful stewardship of donations, clear decision-making, and lasting community impact.
Leadership and Support
YOLO brings together mission-minded leaders, donors, volunteers, and partner organizations around a shared goal: helping more youth access transformative outdoor experiences.
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“YOLO is committed to helping trusted organizations deliver outdoor experiences that shape leadership, service, and personal growth for the next generation.”
YOLO Mission Statement
Transparency, accountability, and impact
Youth Outdoor Leadership Organization
Help More Youth Get Outside
Support YOLO through charitable giving, corporate partnership, matching gifts, or volunteer involvement and help expand access to life-changing outdoor leadership experiences.
As a Missouri 501(c)(3), YOLO is committed to responsible stewardship and mission-focused support for Approved Partner Organizations.
