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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
84/100 · 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
Size
small

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
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 13.28%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 84
Peer average: 90

Concerns

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

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.85
Program$0.85

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Kids Ranch Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 98% of the 53,450 youth development 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
  • GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 18,694 youth development charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

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. 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 84/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $180K in annual revenue. 42 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Kids Ranch Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 391944952. 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.

Kids Ranch Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100. 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 84 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.

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. 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)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Kids Ranch Inc 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). 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 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: 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
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

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
14

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Kristie G•••••
EX Director

Officers & trustees (14)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

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
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
WRCA event kicks off Thursday with Special Kids Ranch Rodeo - Amarillo Globe-News
Nov 2025
www.amarillo.com
Questions remain after 2 separate Harris County shootings involving kids in Ranch Oak Drive and Hammerly Boulevard - ABC
Sep 2025
abc13.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Ranch Kids: Ranch Life is the Best Life - Cowboy Lifestyle Network
Jan 2024
cowboylifestylenetwork.com
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
After Multiple Abuse Allegations, Ranch For Kids Permanently Loses License - Montana Public Radio
Dec 2020
www.mtpr.org
Hearing for Eureka kids ranch license still underway - KPAX News
Dec 2019
www.kpax.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development this charity 53,450
See all cause areas in United States

Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 42 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1998
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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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, WI, United States.
What is Kids Ranch Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M.
Is Kids Ranch Inc trustworthy?
Kids Ranch Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84 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