We Build Opportunity & Access for the Next Generation

With over 150,000 students impacted through our programs alongside 20+ national partners.

We don’t just fund impact—we help build it, activate it, and bring it to life.

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Founder Nick Gross Live at VANS Warped Tour 2026

(About Us)

Gross Labs Foundation (501c3) is the nonprofit arm of Gross Labs, the family enterprise of Nick Gross. We focus on building programs and partnerships that expand opportunity for young people through education, entrepreneurship, sports, music, technology, and community.

We also champion animal welfare and ocean conservation, helping protect the places and species that make our planet thrive.

Learn more about our approach.

Focus Areas

Programs that support founders, creatives, and workers through skill-building, mentorship, career exposure, and access to opportunity—especially for early-stage entrepreneurs and underserved communities.

Initiatives that use sports, storytelling, and cultural platforms to inspire participation, create access to careers, and strengthen community connection through shared experiences.

Education initiatives that bridge learning with real-world application, career readiness, and purpose—inside and outside traditional classrooms. We also support the creation of after-school programming and learning labs.

Place-based investments that strengthen local nonprofits, youth programs, safety initiatives, and community-led efforts across Orange County, California.

Efforts that promote emotional well-being, resilience, and mental health access—particularly for young people, athletes, creatives, and founders operating under pressure.

Support for animal welfare organizations focused on rescue, protection, rehabilitation, and humane treatment. Supporting ocean stewardship initiatives that safeguard marine life, coastal communities, and the health of our seas.