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Kids Ranch Inc

Connect At-Risk Youth, ages 6 - 11 with the community

The Kids Ranch Inc

Youth Development Baraboo, WI EIN 391944952 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Kids Ranch Inc

The kids' ranch connects children with trained caring volunteer tutors that help them learn to read by utilizing a highly effective synthesizing phonics technique. The tutors/mentors work one-on-one with the children twice weekly throughout the school year. While attending a summer session at the ranch with the focus on literacy, the children also participate in activities on communication skills development, anger management, conservation, anti-smoking, animal care/safety, feelings identification, gardening, computer skills, anti-bullying strategies and therapeutic horseback riding. Reading with "reading buddies," tutoring, nature hikes, and art/crafts are also a part of the fun-filled learning experience. All these activities aid the volunteers and staff in successfully accomplishing the mission of the kids' ranch. Thanks to our dedicated volunteers and generous donors, …

Founded
Headquarters
Baraboo, WI
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
O20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1999

Mission

Connect At-Risk Youth, ages 6 - 11 with the community

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Youth Development · NTEE O20
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
Program spending This charity: 91%
Peer average: 94%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 13.28%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 12.2% of total expenses ($23,862 of $195,389).

Where every $1 goes

$0.91
Program expenses$0.91 ($166,472)
91% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Kids Ranch Inc is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Baraboo, WI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1998 and has been operating for 28 years. Its EIN is 391944952. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $180K in annual revenue. 42 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Kids Ranch Inc 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 91% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 92/100.

Kids Ranch Inc is located in Baraboo, WI, United States. The organization was established in 1998 and has been active for 28 years.

Based on official tax filings, Kids Ranch Inc has $180K in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 94% for youth development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Kids Ranch Inc is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $180K in annual revenue. The organization has 42 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Kids Ranch Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

Kids Ranch Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 91% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 94%. Visit the Kids Ranch Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The kids' ranch connects children with trained caring volunteer tutors that help them learn to read by utilizing a highly effective synthesizing phonics technique. The tutors/mentors work one-on-one with the children twice weekly throughout the school year. While attending a summer session at the ranch with the focus on literacy, the children also participate in activities on communication skills development, anger management, conservation, anti-smoking, animal care/safety, feelings identification, gardening, computer skills, anti-bullying strategies and therapeutic horseback riding. Reading with "reading buddies," tutoring, nature hikes, and art/crafts are also a part of the fun-filled learning experience. All these activities aid the volunteers and staff in successfully accomplishing the mission of the... Kids Ranch Inc is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1998.

Among youth development charities registered in United States: Kids Ranch Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 is in line with the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 94%. Its annual revenue of $180K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Kids Ranch Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Kids Ranch Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 391944952, 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.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
91% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

KR
Kristie Gander
EX Director

Officers & trustees (14)

Source: Public filings

AN
Andrew H••••
TREASURER
AN
Anne H•••••
PRESIDENT
ER
Erica L••••••••••
Director
GR
Gregg S••••••••
Director
JA
Jackie B••••••
VICE PRESIDENT
JE
Jennifer C•••••
Director
KE
Kenneth M•••••
PRESIDENT
KR
Kristie G•••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SINCE APRIL
LI
Linda H•••
Director
ME
Meg A••••
SECRETARY
PA
Paul B••••••
Director
PA
Paul B••••••
VICE PRESIDENT
PE
Penny J••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THRU MARCH
SU
Sue H•••••••••••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Colorado Kids Ranch – Loving Living Local - FOX21 News Colorado
Apr 2026
www.fox21news.com
$500 donated to Kids Ranch - Wiscnews.com
Apr 2026
wiscnews.com
Colorado Kids Ranch: Where agriculture meets adventure - FOX21 News Colorado
Apr 2026
www.fox21news.com
20 fun hotels for kids that are basically vacations in themselves - Motherly
Apr 2026
www.mother.ly
Do Ree Drummond's Kids Work on the Ranch? The Answer May Surprise You - AOL.com
Mar 2026
www.aol.com
Do Ree Drummond's Kids Work on the Ranch? The Answer May Surprise You - Yahoo
Mar 2026
www.yahoo.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Fun-filled events across Colorado this weekend December 26 - December 28, 2025 - KOAA News 5
Dec 2025
www.koaa.com
Kids on Snow events return this weekend at JHMR! Kids under 12 ski free - Buckrail - Jackson Hole, news
Dec 2025
buckrail.com
Barron-Highsmith, Short Ranches win 30th anniversary WRCA World Championship - Amarillo Globe-News
Nov 2025
www.amarillo.com
WRCA event kicks off Thursday with Special Kids Ranch Rodeo - Amarillo Globe-News
Nov 2025
www.amarillo.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other youth development in United States, by integrity assessment

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Kids Ranch Inc This page 90 $179,704 91%
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Idaho West Central Mountain Youth Advocacy Coalition 90 $376,629 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 42 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Kids Ranch Inc

What is Kids Ranch Inc?
Kids Ranch Inc is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Baraboo, United States. The kids' ranch connects children with trained caring volunteer tutors that help them learn to read by utilizing a highly effective synthesizing phonics technique. The tutors/mentors work one-on-one with the children twice weekly throughout the school year. While attending a summer session at the ranch with the focus on literacy, the children also participate in activities on communication skills development, anger management, conservation, anti-smoking, animal care/safety, feelings identification, gardening, computer skills, anti-bullying strategies and therapeutic horseback riding. Reading with "reading buddies," tutoring, nature hikes, and art/crafts are also a part of the fun-filled learning experience. All these activities aid the volunteers and staff in successfully accomplishing the mission of the kids' ranch. Thanks to our dedicated volunteers and generous donors, the kids' ranch has reached out to over 2,000 children from the baraboo, reedsburg, sauk prairie, and wisconsin dells school districts, and the ho chunk nation.
When was Kids Ranch Inc founded?
Kids Ranch Inc was founded in 1998.
Who leads Kids Ranch Inc?
Kristie Gander serves as EX Director.
Where is Kids Ranch Inc located?
Headquartered in Baraboo, United States.
What is Kids Ranch Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
Is Kids Ranch Inc trustworthy?
Kids Ranch Inc 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 Kids Ranch Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 391944952.
What is Kids Ranch Inc's website?
http://thekidsranch.org