Partnering with organizations to preserve wild places.
Ever wonder where we got the name “Kodiak” and why we have a bear on the box? And what’s that got to do with conservation? Funny story...
Why the bear?
Kodiak’s Origin Sparks our Mission
We wanted to capture the feeling of living active, daring, adventurous lives when eating a hearty breakfast. And putting a bear on the box made it feel that way. Later, we discovered that bears are an indicator of a healthy, vibrant ecosystem, with plenty of food to forage and space to wander. And that concept really hit home, because to us, a pantry stocked full of real and nourishing food signals a healthy, active lifestyle.
Wild places spark inspiration to live wide-open lives, and it’s one of the main reasons we’re located in Park City, Utah. So to preserve wild places for future generations, we’re partnering with organizations like The Vital Ground Foundation and Katmai Conservancy, dedicated to spreading awareness and furthering wildlife conservation.
Making an Impact Through Conservation
Spreading awareness for the bears is a big team effort. During Kodiak Keep It Wild launches, we partner with artists who create exclusive items for purchase, with 100% of the sales from those items going to organizations that support wildlife and the land. So, you get to rock limited-edition, one-of-a-kind gear, and support bears and their habitats. Win, win scenario.
Fundraising & Awareness Campaigns
The Kodiak community showed up in a big way for our first Keep It Wild launch. With sales on limited-edition gear and Kodiak’s dollar-for-dollar match, we were able to donate $115,000 to The Vital Ground for their work in preserving North American grizzly bear habitats.
Aaron Draplin
Vital Ground Foundation
July 28, 2022
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Global Conservation Day
Let's hear it for the bears! With your support, we raised $105,113 for Polar Bears International and their conservation efforts.
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Foundation:
Polar Bears International
Release Date:
February 27, 2023
Brooklyn Bell
Artist:
International Polar Bear Day
You helped us raise $30,000 for bear conservation from this Keep It Wild drop! Our non-profit partner Vital Ground is granted all sale profits to the International Bear Association, where they aim to advance scientific understanding of the world's 8 bear species.
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Foundation:
Vital Ground Foundation
Release Date:
May 19, 2023
Rachel Jung
Artist:
Endangered Species Day
A BIG win for the bears, their land, and us! Because of your help, we raised $70,000 for bear conservation. Our non-profit partner, The Vital Ground Foundation, is using the donation to protect and restore North America's grizzly bear habitats for future generations.
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Foundation:
Vital Ground Foundation
Release Date:
August 14, 2023
Brooke Bartleson
Artist:
camp kodiak
Not only did we crown the heavyweight 'chomp'ian, Grazer, but we also raised $100,000 from all Fat Bear Week votes. This donation went to The Vital Ground Foundation's grant-making program to support bears and bear habitats in Katmai, Alaska!
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Foundation:
Vital Ground Foundation
Release Date:
October 4, 2023
Jeremy Collins
Artist:
Fat Bear Week
The Kodiak community showed up in a big way for our first Keep It Wild launch. With sales on limited-edition gear and Kodiak’s dollar-for-dollar match, we were able to donate $115,000 to Vital Ground for their work in preserving North American grizzly bear habitats.
Summary:
Foundation:
Vital Ground Foundation
Release Date:
July 28, 2022
Aaron Draplin
Artist:
Global Conservation Day
The Kodiak community showed up in a big way for our first Keep It Wild launch. With sales on limited-edition gear and Kodiak’s dollar-for-dollar match, we were able to donate $115,000 to Vital Ground for their work in preserving North American grizzly bear habitats.
Summary:
Foundation:
Vital Ground Foundation
Release Date:
July 28, 2022
Aaron Draplin
Artist:
Global Conservation Day
You helped us raise $30,000 for bear conservation from this Keep It Wild drop! Our non-profit partner Vital Ground is granting all sale profits to the International Bear Association, where they aim to advance scientific understanding of the world's 8 bear species.
Summary:
Foundation:
Vital Ground Foundation
Release Date:
May 19, 2023
Rachel Jung
Artist:
Endangered Species Day
A BIG win for the bears, their land, and us! Because of your help, we raised $70,000 for bear conservation! Our non-profit partner, Vital Ground Foundation, is using the donation to protect and restore North America's grizzly bear habitats for future generations.
Summary:
Foundation:
Vital Ground Foundation
Release Date:
August 14, 2023
Brooke Bartleson
Artist:
Camp Kodiak