Uplifting Veterans, Stewardship, and More
Overlanding is more than just gear and getting dirty. It’s community, camaraderie, and connection with our natural surroundings. An extension of that is the Overland Expo Foundation which funds projects that protect and advance the overland community and the lands we explore.
The Overland Expo Foundation’s 2024 Impact
In 2024 alone, the Overland Expo Foundation raised over $68,000 through the raffles at Overland Expo events and saw the Ultimate Builds fetch an impressive $110,000—all of which will be used to foster responsible and sustainable overlanding in the year ahead. Looking back at 2024, the Overland Expo Foundation awarded $57,000 in grants to 8 deserving recipients who will continue to advance the values of overlanding through education, conservation, and community engagement. These efforts range from supporting veterans on a 10-day overland journey of healing and community with Fox Bravo Overland’s Operation Southwest Spirit to Vox United’s support of a well mechanic to travel by motorcycle around Mozambique to ensure adequate drinking water around the country, and so much more.


The Overland Expo Foundation & Overland Expo Events
The Overland Expo Foundation also had the privilege of partnering with Tread Lightly! to host a Kids RC Driving Course at every Overland Expo in 2024, where over 350 kids learned the fundamentals of responsible overlanding. The Foundation also hosts cleanups after each Overland Expo, ensuring we leave the venue better than we found it. After all, overlanders don’t just explore—we respect and protect the environment.

Volunteers were integral in making all this happen. Their dedication and enthusiasm are key to the funds raised and the impact made throughout the year. Volunteer applications are now open for 2025 events.
For more information on the ways in which your support made all this and more happen, read this letter from Overland Expo Foundation’s Executive Director and view all projects funded to date along with the Foundation’s 2024 Impact Report. Thank you for your incredible support and for being part of such a special community. We can’t wait to see what we accomplish together in the year to come.
