Giving Back

Business can represent a powerful force for change. In addition to creating value for shareholders, business can serve as a catalyst for making the world a better place. North Castle believes in the power of giving back to the communities and markets we serve.

More Organizations We Support
breastcancerfund

Ibex is an official base layer supplier for the Breast Cancer Fund's annual Climb Against the Odds where teams of men and women attempt to reach the 14,179-foot summit of Mount Shasta while raising funds for breast cancer prevention.

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Big City Mountaineers

Big City Mountaineers is committed to a mission of mentoring urban youth through outdoor adventures and experiences. Ibex donates warranty and reclaimed products in support of these programs.

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National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

NCADV seeks to provide a catalyst for changing society to have zero tolerance for domestic violence. Mineral Fusion provides both financial and in-kind (product) support.

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1-percent-for-the-planet-logo

North Castle Partners is proud to be a corporate supporter of 1% For The Planet’s annual capital campaign. 1% For The Planet's mission is to build, support and activate an alliance of businesses financially committed to creating a healthy planet.

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Families Helping Families

Families Helping Families provides service and resources to individuals with disabilities and their families. Palladio provides both financial and in-kind (product) support.

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People for Bikes

People For Bikes is a membership organization founded by bicycle industry leaders with the mission of "putting more people on bikes" through connectivity, advocacy and community focus. Performance Bicycle is a supporter and member company.

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Wounded_Warrior_Project

Performance Bicycle has been an ongoing supporter of Wounded Warrior Project's Soldier Ride events where injured service members participate in an event dedicated to cycling, healing and camaraderie.

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toys-for-tots

Toys for Tots collects and distributes Christmas toys in communities across America. Red Door Spa provides both financial in-kind (products and services) support.

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susan g komen

Mario Tricoci's "Pink Picks" supports the Susan G. Komen Foundation and the Gift-A-Mammogram program at Northwest Community Hospital during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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american alpine club

American Alpine Club is a non-profit member organization whose goal is "a united community of competent climbers in healthy climbing landscapes." Brooklyn Boulders is both a supporter of and collaborator with AAC.

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charity_water

charity: water is a non-profit organization that provides clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations. SmartyPants has made a cash donation to fund a well for one village every year.

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Life 4 Life

Live4life's mission is to help those affected by melanoma skin cancer. Red Door Spa supports Melanoma Mondays in May when guests receive 10% off services and retail, with 10% of those purchases donated to the Live4Life Foundation.

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NSWFF Color Seal

The Seal-NSW Family Foundation is dedicated to raising funds and awareness for special programs in direct support of Naval Special Warfare (NSW) families and communities. Gale Bensussen, CEO of Doctor's Best, along with North Castle Partners have been ongoing financial supporters of Seal-NSW Family Foundation's commitment to serving the families of our warriors.

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Augies-Quest

Augie's Quest is an aggressive, cure-driven effort focused on finding both treatments and cures for ALS. Augie Nieto is an Operating Adviser with North Castle Partners and was formerly Chairman of Octane Fitness. NCP and its brand partners have been ongoing supporters of Augie's Quest from its founding more than a decade ago.

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vitamin-angels

Smartypants Vitamins, was founded on the principle of creating “the Good Gummy" - not just good for your health, but good for the community and the world. From the start, they’ve partnered up with the non-profit Vitamin Angels to provide 1-for-1 nutrient grants to children in need around the world. They’ve recently achieved one million matching grants.

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Business As A Force For Good

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"At North Castle, we’ve always tried to see a larger stakeholder approach to make sure that businesses are being good corporate citizens to all of the stakeholders–not just the shareholders."
Peter Roy, Former President of Whole Foods, NCP Operating Partner

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