named programs · 8 · from sources
what they call their work
Adaptive Recreation Skateboarding (City of Tempe)
Inclusive skate programming designed for adaptive athletes.
Boards for the Barrio
Delivers skateboards and safety equipment to underserved neighborhoods throughout The Valley (Phoenix Metropolitan Area).
Demonstration Projects
Teams up with cities to transform empty spaces into skate spots.
Free Skate Clinics
Provides individual instruction, safety guidance, and gear access at city events and community festivals.
Neighborhood Parks Initiative
Builds safe, small creative skate spaces in neighborhood parks across the Phoenix Valley.
Rides for the Rez
Partners with tribal communities to equip Native youth with skateboards, ramps, and safety gear.
Skate & Create (City of Phoenix)
A 4-week program blending skateboarding fundamentals and safety with hands-on creative skills like graphic design.
Skateboard Angel
A year-round donation drive and nationwide network providing professional-quality skateboards to youth who lack access.
activities · 1 cluster
what they do
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Skate Park Development & Access Programs 8 activities
- Community skate space developmentCollaborates with cities and communities to convert underutilized urban areas into safe, beginner-friendly skate spots and small creative skate spaces, increasing local access to skateboarding in neighborhoods across Arizona.
- Developing skateboarding infrastructureCOWTOWN SKATE collaborates with cities and communities to install beginner-friendly skateboarding amenities and build safe, small creative skate spaces in neighborhoods. They also convert underutilized urban spaces into functional skate spots to enable daily access to skateboarding close to home.
- Distributing skateboarding gearCOWTOWN SKATE provides skateboarding gear, including professional-quality skateboards and safety equipment, to youth through direct giveaways, a year-round donation drive, and a nationwide network of partner nonprofits. They specifically deliver these items to underserved neighborhoods in the Phoenix Valley and equip Native youth in tribal communities.
- Hosting community eventsCOWTOWN SKATE hosts educational programs and events to build community connections and support among skaters.
- Inclusive skateboarding instruction and programmingOffers one-on-one skateboarding instruction, safety guidance, and adaptive programming for children of all ages and abilities at community events, festivals, and targeted city programs, including inclusive offerings in Tempe and a 4-week creative skills program in Phoenix.
- Providing skateboarding access and instruction to youthCOWTOWN SKATE provides access to the physical, social, and mental health benefits of skateboarding for youth in underserved communities in Arizona. This includes one-on-one instruction, safety guidance, and inclusive programming for adaptive athletes at various events and through a 4-week program in Phoenix that combines skateboarding fundamentals with graphic design.
- Skateboarding access and gear distribution for underserved youthProvides free skateboards, safety equipment, and gear through year-round donation drives and direct giveaways to reduce economic barriers for youth in underserved communities across Arizona, including the Phoenix Valley and tribal lands.
- Youth development through skateboarding and creative programmingHosts educational events and structured programs that combine skateboarding fundamentals with creative skill-building, such as graphic design, to foster community connections and holistic youth development.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$187K
Contributions & grants$183K98%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$155K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$30K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$195K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$195K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +40.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES DARR | DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY | 40 | $30K |
board members · 1
- JENNIFER CARAWAY — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 13
who they work with
- City of Phoenix Partner — Collaborates on the Skate & Create program, blending skateboarding with creative skill-building.
- City of Tempe Partner — Partners on Adaptive Recreation Skateboarding, providing inclusive programming for adaptive athletes.
- Flo Skatepark Partner — Co-conducted a study on the emotional and psychological benefits of skateboarding.
- Flo Skatepark Partner — Partnered with Instinct Laboratory on a survey of skaters' sense of belonging at skateparks.
- Hull Services Partner — Collaborates on research related to skateboarding within a neurosequential model for therapeutic care.
- Instinct Laboratory Partner — Conducted a study on the emotional and psychological benefits of skateboarding.
- Instinct Laboratory Partner — Conducted a survey on skaters' experiences, cited by Cowtown S.K.A.T.E.
- Skate Like a Girl Partner — Nonprofit cited for hosting women and trans skate sessions, aligned with Cowtown S.K.A.T.E.'s inclusion goals.
- University of Southern California Partner — Conducted a study on skateboarding culture cited by Cowtown S.K.A.T.E. to support the social benefits of skateboarding.
- cities Partner — Collaborates with cities to install entry-level skate amenities in neighborhood parks.
- info@cowtownskate.org Partner — Primary contact email for volunteering inquiries and alternative involvement opportunities.
- local leaders Partner — Works with local leaders to support skateboarding access and community development.
- nonprofits Partner — Collaborates with other nonprofits to expand community impact.