// MISSION

Close the opportunity gap and diversify the action sports industry through participation, mentoring, and a career pipeline program.

About

Founded by Steve Larosiliere and Sal Masekela. Operates in New York City, Chicago, and Los Angeles. Students learn to snowboard, skateboard, and surf alongside year-long professional mentorship. 6,000+ youth impacted to date; Stoked 2.0 launches in 2026 with a national-scale mentoring goal.

Programs

• After-school Mentoring

  Year-long professional mentorship paired with action sports instruction (snowboard, skate, surf).

  New YorkChicagoLos Angeles

• Career Pipeline

  Connects mentored youth to internships and entry-level positions in the action sports industry.

  United States

At a glance

• // OPERATES IN · US
• // FOUNDED · 2005

Nonprofit

• // STATUS · 501(C)(3)

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