Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch
The ranch offers residential programs and community-based services across north dakota for youth who are experiencing severe emotional issues, developmental difficulties, and other disorders. Holistic care for each …
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The Ranch is a nationally-recognized residential treatment and educational center for children and their families in North Dakota.
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Mission
The ranch offers residential programs and community-based services across north dakota for youth who are experiencing severe emotional issues, developmental difficulties, and other disorders. Holistic care for each child is provided through appropriate therapy, education and spiritual life programming.
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· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- Established in 1952, it predates 94% of the human services charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDakota Boys and Girls Ranch is a registered human services nonprofit based in Minot, ND, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1952 and has been operating for 74 years. Its EIN is 450333670. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $25M in annual revenue. 125 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 450333670. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 80% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch is located in Minot, ND, United States. The organization was established in 1952 and has been active for 74 years.
Based on official tax filings, Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch has $25M in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 84% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $25M in annual revenue. The organization has 125 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 80% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The Ranch is a nationally-recognized residential treatment and educational center for children and their families in North Dakota. Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1952.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $25M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 450333670, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
DAKOTA BOYS AND GIRLS RANCH is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 125 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 125 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1952
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch
- What is Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch?
- Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Minot, United States. The Ranch is a nationally-recognized residential treatment and educational center for children and their families in North Dakota.
- When was Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch founded?
- Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch was founded in 1952.
- Who leads Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch?
- Sheila Miller serves as VP Finance.
- Where is Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch located?
- Headquartered in Minot, ND, United States.
- What is Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 80% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch trustworthy?
- Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 450333670.
- What is Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch's website?
- http://www.dakotaranch.org