Idaho Youth Ranch

Name

Idaho Youth Ranch

Legal name

Idaho Youth Ranch

Website

https://youthranch.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Idaho Youth Ranch is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1953 in Boise, Idaho, providing outpatient counseling, 24/7 residential shelter, adoption services, equine therapy, and workforce development to at-risk youth ages 9–24 and their families across Idaho.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Mental Health Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO), Behavioral Health for Children & Adolescents (Youth Services) (HLAFACAL)

Keywords

• Youth counseling services
• Residential youth shelter
• Equine-assisted therapy
• Nonprofit adoption services
• Workforce development

Headquarters

HQ city

Boise

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Idaho Youth Ranch relies primarily on donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. The organization accepts online donations, mail donations, planned gifts, appreciated assets (including stock), vehicle donations, and non-cash items through thrift store donation centers.
2. Thrift Store Operations: Idaho Youth Ranch Thrift Stores (iyrthriftstores.org) generate revenue through the sale of donated goods. The stores also serve as community touchpoints for donations and public engagement.
3. Capital Campaign Contributions: The Phase III Enhancing Healing capital campaign seeks to raise $5.6M through donor partnerships and foundations to fund specific campus development projects including family lodging, equine therapy expansion, campus access improvements, and an endowment.
4. Idaho State Tax Credit Revenue: Donors to Idaho Youth Ranch can claim a 50% Idaho state tax credit for donations up to $400 (joint return), which incentivizes charitable giving and drives donation volume.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Idaho Youth Ranch delivers a comprehensive, integrated continuum of mental health and youth development services across Idaho, including outpatient counseling and therapy (CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, equine-assisted psychotherapy), 24/7 residential care at Hays House, adoption services, and workforce development through YouthWorks. Programs are evidence-based, trauma-informed, and accredited by The Joint Commission, with services offered at no cost to Idaho youth ages 9-24 and their families.

Product overview

Idaho Youth Ranch is a nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive suite of mental health and youth development services across Idaho. The core offerings include outpatient counseling and therapy services (incorporating CBT, DBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy), 24/7 residential care through Hays House shelter, adoption services, and workforce development via YouthWorks. Additional services include family therapy, group counseling, individual therapy, Virtual Therapy/TeleMental Health, Safe Place crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and respite care. The organization also operates thrift stores for fundraising and provides extensive parenting resources and educational materials. The portfolio includes capital campaign projects such as Family Visitation Lodging, Therapeutic Animal Care expansion, and an Endowment for Healing. Services are accredited by The Joint Commission and the organization has achieved a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hands of Promise Campus: The main campus location for Idaho Youth Ranch services including residential care, therapy, and family programs
• Hays House
• Anchor House
• Enhancing Healing Campaign
• YouthWorks

Products and services

• Counseling & Therapy Services Outpatient counseling and therapy services for youth and families using evidence-based clinical approaches including CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, and equine-assisted psychotherapy.
• Hays House Emergency Youth Shelter 24/7 residential shelter serving youth ages 9-17 who are runaways, homeless, victims of abuse or neglect, or need a safe place; offers life-skills classes, counseling, educational support, and an independent living program.
• Adoption Services Adoption services for youth and families, accredited by The Joint Commission, including post-adoption counseling and support.
• Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy Licensed clinicians work with therapy horses to help youth build trust, emotional regulation, and confidence; delivered at the Sage Equine Arena and accredited by The Joint Commission.
• Family Therapy Outpatient family counseling that helps young people ages 9-24 and their families address trauma, dangerous behaviors, and troubling experiences through multiple therapeutic approaches.
• Group Counseling Group therapy sessions for youth ages 9-24 addressing trauma, anxiety, social skills, and healthy relationships, typically running 8-12 weeks.
• Individual Therapy One-on-one therapy services for youth using evidence-based approaches including cognitive-behavioral therapy and EMDR.
• Virtual Therapy (TeleMental Health) Telehealth counseling sessions enabling families and individuals to receive therapy remotely, supporting continued care during disruptions such as COVID-19.
• Safe Place Crisis Access Crisis access partnership with the national Safe Place program connecting youth to immediate help through designated locations at local businesses, schools, and fire stations.
• YouthWorks Workforce Development Workforce development program helping teens build job-readiness skills, prepare for the GED, and connect with community resources.
• IYR Thrift Stores Thrift store retail operations generating revenue to support Idaho Youth Ranch programs while accepting donated clothing, furniture, and household goods.
• Suicide Prevention Services Crisis intervention and suicide prevention resources and support services for at-risk youth.

Quantifiable outcome

• Anxiety reduction from 8/10 to 3/10 in equine therapy clients; high school graduation achieved early by success story clients
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Idaho Central Credit Union (ICCU)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 May 2020Idaho Central Credit Union delivered treats to all Idaho Youth Ranch Thrift Store locations in the Treasure Valley to thank staff for their work during COVID-19 reopening. ICCU also purchased Girl Scout cookies affected by COVID-19 and distributed them to community organizations including IYR thrift stores, demonstrating community support during the pandemic.
• Kendall Auto GroupminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 August 2019Kendall Auto Group, through its Kendall Cares community giving program, donated $1,500 to Idaho Youth Ranch. The donation originated from a video production project with North by Northwest; Kendall provided vehicles for the shoot but directed payment to IYR instead. The partnership demonstrates corporate community engagement supporting youth mental health services in Idaho.
• North by NorthwestminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNorth by Northwest is a local Idaho production company that partnered with Kendall Auto Group in the Kendall Cares campaign resulting in a $1,500 donation to Idaho Youth Ranch. The collaboration between corporate donor and creative agency generated community visibility for IYR.
• Safe PlacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIdaho Youth Ranch Hays House is a Safe Place partner, part of a national network connecting youth in crisis to immediate help. Yellow and black diamond-shaped signs at local businesses, schools, fire stations, and other locations throughout Idaho allow youth to directly access IYR's Hays House shelter 24/7. This is a core distribution channel for crisis youth services.
• Idaho Nonprofit Coalition (Mental Health Crisis)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIdaho Youth Ranch is part of a coalition of Idaho nonprofits united to address the youth mental health crisis in Idaho. The coalition focuses on strengthening mental health care for children statewide. This partnership positions IYR as a key leader in statewide youth mental health advocacy and service coordination.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Uplift Family Services: Uplift Family Services (formerly EMQ FamiliesFirst) provides behavioral health, residential, Wraparound, and family services for children and adolescents in California. Comparable clinical and residential service model for at-risk youth and families to IYR.
• KVC Health Systems: KVC Health Systems is a national nonprofit child welfare and behavioral health organization offering residential treatment, family preservation, and mental health services across multiple states. Comparable to IYR's Hays House residential care, outpatient counseling, and adoption services portfolio.
• Pressley Ridge: Pressley Ridge operates residential treatment, special education schools, and community-based family services for youth with trauma and behavioral health needs. Highly comparable continuum of care (residential + outpatient + family services) and trauma-informed clinical model to IYR.
• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: Devereux is one of the largest nonprofits operating residential treatment, therapeutic day schools, and outpatient behavioral health programs for youth with emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. Comparable clinical model (evidence-based therapies, residential + outpatient continuum) to IYR.
• Youth Villages: Youth Villages is a national nonprofit providing residential, counseling, and family services for at-risk youth using evidence-based programs like Intercept. Highly comparable to Idaho Youth Ranch's integrated residential/counseling/adoption model serving youth in crisis.
• Arrow Child & Family Ministries: Arrow provides residential treatment, foster care, adoption, and family preservation services across multiple states with a faith-based mission. Comparable to IYR's Hays House residential care, adoption program, and family therapy offerings.
• Spurwink Services: Spurwink is a Maine-based nonprofit providing residential treatment, outpatient behavioral health, and community-based services for children, adolescents, and adults with developmental disabilities and mental health needs. Comparable integrated residential/outpatient/community model for vulnerable youth.
• Great Circle: Great Circle is a Midwest nonprofit providing residential treatment, outpatient counseling, autism services, and foster/adoption programs for at-risk children and families. Comparable integrated service portfolio (residential, outpatient, adoption) and youth mental health focus to IYR.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Boys & Girls Clubs is a national nonprofit youth development organization offering after-school programs, mentoring, and youth services across thousands of locations. Comparable youth development and family services mission, but broader portfolio without IYR's residential shelter, equine therapy, or clinical mental health focus.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: Big Brothers Big Sisters is a national youth mentoring nonprofit providing one-to-one mentoring relationships for at-risk youth. Comparable youth development mission and donation-dependent nonprofit model, but operates a fundamentally different service model (mentoring) versus IYR's clinical residential/counseling platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IdahoYouthRanch
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCzIJMfzaiPIuTyH3M9qbI9A
• Facebookfacebook.com/IdahoYouthRanch
• Instagraminstagram.com/idahoyouthranch

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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