EXPLORE LOPPET
Our Mission
Connecting people to the outdoors through experiences that grow community.

MISSION
Values in Action
- Inclusion
Committing to co-creating spaces, programmingm and events that are inviting and accessible to all individuals seeking community in the outdoors.
- Play
Finding ways to add adventure, discovery and joy into all seasons.
- Stewardship
Providing mindful and responsible management of resources – including people, the land, and financial assets entrusted to our care.
- Wellbeing
Knowing that a connection to the outdoors is crucial to mental, physical and social health.
- Anti-Racism
Confronting racism as a barrier to outdoor connection by acknowledging, addressing and eliminating racism from Loppet policies, programs, events, and spaces.
- Collaboration
Recognizing that we are one piece of a broader community working together to create change. Building strong partnerships is vital to sustaining and living out our values.
- Growth
Challenging ourselves to grow, by creating an environment for improvement, performance and achievement
diversity, equity, inclusion
Our Community Commitments

01
Strategic Goals
The Loppet is committed to seeing our values in action. Our organizational strategic goals are:
Goal 1: Collect data to support and guide strategic initiatives
Goal 2: Build staff capacity to foster and sustain an inclusive culture
Goal 3: Co-create high quality, accessible, and inclusive programming and events
Goal 4: Align partner, vendor and sponsor relationships with equity and antiracist values
Goal 5: Promote sustainability and honor the intersection between stewardship of the land and environmental justice
02
Equity Advisory Team
As the Loppet reviews, updates and creates policies, processes and procedures that align with the organization’s strategic goals, the Equity Advisory Team provides oversight and advising to ensure accountability to the goals.
03
(DEI) Journey
At the Loppet, we are committed to living out our mission of connecting people to the outdoors through experiences that grow community. We understand that we cannot fulfill our mission of connection and community without acknowledging and addressing the many barriers that exist for some members of our community, especially our BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ community. As an outdoor organization that is situated on stolen Dakota land in Minneapolis, we recognize the importance of honoring both the land and the community in how we operate. The Loppet Foundation is working to build DEI capacity within the organization, create and sustain equitable practices that reflect DEI goals, and bring antiracism to the forefront of all areas of the organization.
Jobs & Internships
We are a non-profit organization that connects people to the outdoors through experience that grow community. If you love the outdoors and enjoy working in a fun, fast-paced environment, then you’ll fit right in. Help us do great things outdoors by joining the team!

JOBS
Financial Information
The Loppet Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Our EIN (Tax ID#):
41-1753882
Financial Documents and Foundation Bylaws:
- IRS Form 990 Filings
- IRS Determination (Tax Exempt) Letter
- IRS Letter Acknowledging Name Change
- Loppet Foundation Bylaws
The Loppet Foundation has been reviewed by the Charities Review Council and is proud to have met its Accountability Standards. To read our charity review report, visit the Charities Review Council.
Join the Community
Support The Loppet Foundation
The Loppet depends on our community to support our mission through donations, membership and volunteering.
Support our mission of connecting people to the outdoors through experiences that grow community.
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We depend on volunteers to ensure our programs and events offer the best experience. Lend your time at the Loppet!