Frequently asked questions about the Quiksilver Foundation:

1. What is the Quiksilver Foundation?
2. How was the Quiksilver Foundation started?
3. What results has the Quiksilver Foundation achieved to date?
4. Who supports the Quiksilver Foundation?
5. How can I help?
6. Why do people donate?
7. Why do corporations donate?
8. Who manages the Quiksilver Foundation?
9. How do I apply for a grant with the Quiksilver Foundation?
10. Do you accept proposals for grants outside of the United States?
11. I am an individual seeking financial assistance. Am I eligible for a grant?
12. I am raising money for a cause. Am I eligible for a grant?
13. What are the deadlines for submitting grant proposals to the Quiksilver Foundation?

1. What is the Quiksilver Foundation?
The Quiksilver Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to benefiting and enhancing the quality of life for communities of boardriders across the world by supporting environmental, educational, health and youth-related projects. With offices in Europe, Australia and America, Quiksilver has the capability of touching people worldwide. Quiksilver has the vision of making a difference to community and environment through the Quiksilver Foundation. <Back to top>

2. How was the Quiksilver Foundation started?
For nearly three decades, Quiksilver has been a leader in providing charitable support that has enabled boardriders’ communities around the world to benefit education, the environment, scientific research and a variety of related causes. <Back to top>

Today, the Quiksilver Foundation has been formed to continue the charitable endeavors of the company throughout the world. From its office at Quiksilver’s Headquarters in Huntington Beach, California, the Quiksilver Foundation is in coordination with the company’s global offices in Asia, Australia, Europe and across the world.

Through sharing a wide range of resources, the Quiksilver Foundation can enable community-based organizations with charitable support, research and science innovation. The Quiksilver Foundation recognizes that our communities and their environments have provided great benefits for Boardriders across the globe; it is their desire to preserve and continue this benevolence for this generation and those to follow.

3. What results has the Quiksilver Foundation achieved to date?
The Quiksilver Foundation has achieved a great deal since it was formed one and half years ago, a lot of our success is based on the strong relationships that we have formed with numerous non-profit organizations.

The Nias Fund was formed after the devastating Tsunami in South-East Asia and Quiksilver in America, Australia and Europe all made large contributions to this fund along with huge amount of public support. Through non-profit agencies like SurfAid International and CARE we were able to make sure the money we raised and contributed went to those that needed it most.

The Quiksilver Foundation with the generosity of transport companies also came to the aid of those left homeless by Hurricane Katrina. With free shipping to the hurricane affected areas, the Foundation moved millions of dollars worth of Quiksilver donated product to those left devastated by the disaster.

We continued our successful QuikSCience program in conjunction with the Wrigley Ocean Institute and USC to promote science education in Southern Californian schools. The winning school groups enjoyed a week in Mexico with our surf exploration and research boat the Indies Trader as part of the Crossing Adventure.

We had great results raising money in globally with Keep A Breast for Breast Cancer Research, thus supporting non-profit organizations in their search to find a cure for this terrible disease.

We enjoyed a lot of support from Quiksilver employees who donated their time to walk or run for many local charities such as The Children’s Hospital of Orange County and The Susan G Komen Race for the Cure for Breast Cancer. <Back to top>

4. Who supports the Quiksilver Foundation?
It is through the support of Quiksilver Inc, our employees and boardriders across the world that we have the opportunity to make a difference.

The Quiksilver Foundation’s administrative costs are 100% funded by Quiksilver Inc, meaning that 100% of the money we raise goes directly to charity. The majority of our donations are also grants or product funded by Quiksilver Inc. <Back to top>

5. How can I help?
Right now, you can help by sending a check to the Quiksilver Foundation. It is easy and tax deductible. You can also contact the Quiksilver Foundation if you are interested in donating some of your time or money. In the future, the Quiksilver Foundation will accept donation directly from its website. <Back to top>

6. Why do people donate?
People donate because it feels great and it helps other people in needs. By donating, you can save lives or help a child get an education. You build personal satisfaction and an increased sense of well being from helping others less fortunate. All donation are tax deductible. <Back to top>

7. Why do corporations donate?
Corporate sponsorship of fundraising events and initiatives is a strategy to bring shareholder demands for increased social responsibility and short-term profits into alignment. By contributing within the context of existing target markets and initiatives, corporations can gain increased product demand through cause-driven marketing. <Back to top>

8. Who manages the Quiksilver Foundation?
The Quiksilver Foundation is based at Headquarters in Huntington Beach, USA and has advisory committees in Australia and Europe. Our management team consists of Kathie Armstrong (Executive Director), Mark Daly (Vice President Community Relations) and Katrina Long (International Foundation Liaison). <Back to top>

9. How do I apply for a grant with the Quiksilver Foundation?
First, you need to review what kind of programs we give grants to. If you feel that your project aligns with our scope and strategy, please fill out our grant form online or print a copy and send it to the Quiksilver Foundation. <Back to top>

10. Do you accept proposals for grants outside of the United States?
Yes we accept proposals for grants from all over the world as the Quiksilver Foundation holds offices in Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific. <Back to top>

11. I am an individual seeking financial assistance. Am I eligible for a grant?
Unfortunately, the Quiksilver Foundation does not provide funding to individuals. <Back to top>

12. I am raising money for a cause. Am I eligible for a grant?
The Quiksilver Foundation makes grants to organizations directly rather than through individual fundraising activities. Thus, we are unable to fund your effort. <Back to top>

13. What are the deadlines for submitting grant proposals to the Quiksilver Foundation?
We do not have deadlines for application submission. We review grant proposals on a rolling basis. <Back to top>