Kids Ranch Inc
Connect At-Risk Youth, ages 6 - 11 with the community
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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, …
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Mission
Connect At-Risk Youth, ages 6 - 11 with the community
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar youth development in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)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
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyKids 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.
Filing history
6 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.
KIDS RANCH INC 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (14)
Source: Public filings
14 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
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Colorado Kids Ranch – Loving Living Local - FOX21 News Colorado
$500 donated to Kids Ranch - Wiscnews.com
Colorado Kids Ranch: Where agriculture meets adventure - FOX21 News Colorado
Do Ree Drummond's Kids Work on the Ranch? The Answer May Surprise You - AOL.com
Do Ree Drummond's Kids Work on the Ranch? The Answer May Surprise You - Yahoo
WRCA event kicks off Thursday with Special Kids Ranch Rodeo - Amarillo Globe-News
Questions remain after 2 separate Harris County shootings involving kids in Ranch Oak Drive and Hammerly Boulevard - ABC13 Houston
Ranch Kids: Ranch Life is the Best Life - Cowboy Lifestyle Network
After Multiple Abuse Allegations, Ranch For Kids Permanently Loses License - Montana Public Radio
Hearing for Eureka kids ranch license still underway - KPAX News
Activity timeline
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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 - 42 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- 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 · 42 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 · 1998
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Programs & activitiesNo 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