Eagle Ranch

What Eagle Ranch does

Eagle Ranch is a Christ-centered nonprofit founded in 1985 by Eddie Staub, operating from a 315-acre campus in Flowery Branch, Georgia, approximately 50 miles north of Atlanta. The organization delivers an integrated family-healing continuum built around three core programs: an 18-24 month Residential Program serving children ages 8-15 (grades 6-9) in houseparent-led family-style homes with up to 5 children per home; a Day School Program for children in grades 4-9 with classroom sizes capped at 9 students; and Family Support Counseling delivered through The Wings Center, a 10,000-square-foot outpatient counseling and retreat facility. All programs are supported by the SACS-accredited Eagle Ranch School and First Step Counseling, a free entry-point service. Service delivery is geographically constrained to an 80-mile radius of the campus.

Eagle Ranch has no proprietary technology platform; operations are supported by standard digital tools including a Webflow-hosted website, Calendly for admissions scheduling, and VolunteerHub for volunteer management. The core 'technology' is its therapeutic methodology — the houseparent model, licensed professional counseling, equine and recreational therapy, and a whole-family intervention approach intended to restore families rather than provide permanent out-of-home care.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: private donations from individuals, businesses, churches, and foundations; program fees set via the FACTS needs-based assessment; participation in the Georgia GOAL tax-credit scholarship program; and fundraising events led by the annual DeWitt Weaver Golf Classic, which has raised over $2 million cumulatively since 1994. Eagle Ranch has been debt-free since inception, holds a 4-star Charity Navigator rating, is ECFA-accredited, and states that 80% or more of donations flow directly to programs and services. The organization serves families within an 80-mile radius, with inquiry volume reaching 750 calls in 2023 (a ~60% year-over-year increase), over 300 children and family members served in 2024, and 222 lives directly impacted in 2025.

Name

Eagle Ranch

Legal name

Eagle Ranch

Website

https://eagleranch.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Eagle Ranch is a Christ-centered nonprofit founded in 1985 that delivers residential, day school, and outpatient counseling programs to at-risk Georgia families with children ages 8-15 within an 80-mile radius of its Flowery Branch campus, funded primarily through private donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Youth and Family Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Home Visiting & Parent Coaching Programs (EDACALAC)

Keywords

• Residential youth services
• Family counseling programs
• Therapeutic education
• Nonprofit family support
• Faith-based child care

Headquarters

HQ city

Flowery Branch

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Private Donations: Eagle Ranch is funded through private donations from individuals, businesses, churches, and private foundations. The organization maintains a 4-star Charity Navigator rating and ECFA accreditation, with 80% or more of donations going directly to programs and services. They have been debt-free since inception.
2. Georgia GOAL Program: Eagle Ranch participates in the Georgia GOAL program, which allows individual and corporate taxpayers in Georgia to redirect their tax dollars to funding for private school scholarships, supporting the educational portion of their program.
3. Program Fees: Families pay for services based on a FACTS aid assessment tool determination, with fees structured to be affordable and accessible for families of all income levels thanks to generous donor support.
4. Fundraising Events: The annual DeWitt Weaver Golf Classic is Eagle Ranch's largest fundraising event, having raised over $2 million since 1994, with all proceeds supporting the annual privately-funded budget.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Eagle Ranch is a Christ-centered nonprofit organization that provides residential care, day school education, and counseling services to families and children experiencing behavioral, emotional, and relational challenges. Its core offerings include an 18-24 month residential program for children ages 8-15, a day school for grades 4-9, and family support counseling, all delivered on a 315-acre campus in Flowery Branch, Georgia. The organization operates the SACS-accredited Eagle Ranch School and The Wings Center outpatient counseling and retreat facility to support whole-family healing.

Product overview

Eagle Ranch is a Christ-centered nonprofit organization offering a suite of interconnected programs focused on whole family healing and restoration. The core offerings include the Residential Program (an 18-24 month therapeutic living environment for children ages 8-15 with houseparents, counseling, and on-campus schooling), the Day School Program (for children in grades 4-9 with smaller class sizes and family counseling), and Family Support Counseling services. These programs are supported by The Wings Center (outpatient counseling and retreat center) and the SACS-accredited Eagle Ranch School. The organization also provides First Step Counseling as a free entry point for families. All programs work together toward the goal of family restoration and reconciliation, with the residential and day programs serving families within an 80-mile range of the Flowery Branch, Georgia campus.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Program A Christ-centered residential program serving children ages 8-15 (grades 6-9) with mild to moderate behavioral problems. The 18-24 month program provides a structured, therapeutic living environment with houseparent couples, professional counseling, on-campus SACS-accredited schooling, and spiritual support, with the goal of family restoration.
• Day School Program An educational program for children entering grades 4-9 who need a smaller, more supportive classroom environment. The program includes family counseling, ranch activities, Parent Insight Nights, basketball league, and parent groups, with the goal of helping children succeed academically and emotionally while living at home.
• Family Support Counseling Counseling services provided to families involved in Eagle Ranch programs, including parent groups, family counseling sessions, and training designed to help family members gain insight and learn how to heal and renew relationships.
• The Wings Center A 10,000-square-foot outpatient counseling and retreat center on the Eagle Ranch campus offering outpatient counseling and retreat services for families and individuals seeking therapeutic support beyond the residential program.
• Eagle Ranch School A SACS-accredited on-campus school serving residential and day students, addressing both academic and therapeutic needs in small classroom settings with nine or fewer peers per class.
• First Step Counseling A free initial counseling service provided to families seeking help, designed to assess the family's situation and provide immediate counseling support with no obligation to use further Eagle Ranch services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 222 lives directly impacted in 2025 between Residential and Day Programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and important.

• Georgia GOAL ProgramcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEagle Ranch participates in the Georgia GOAL (Georgia Opportunity for Access to Learning) program, which allows individual and corporate taxpayers in Georgia to redirect their state tax dollars to funding for private school scholarships. This funding supports the educational portion of Eagle Ranch's program and provides an additional revenue stream for the organization while offering taxpayers a meaningful way to support Eagle Ranch's mission.
• Georgia Schools, Counselors, and Medical FacilitiesimportantChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEagle Ranch receives referrals from schools, counselors, regional medical facilities, and churches throughout Georgia who encounter children and families in need of specialized support services beyond what these community institutions can provide.
• Eagle Ranch SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEagle Ranch School is a SACS-accredited on-campus school serving residential and day students with small class sizes (9 or fewer students), providing academic instruction alongside therapeutic support. The school addresses students' academic and therapeutic needs in an integrated educational environment.
• The Wing Center at Eagle RanchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Wing Center is a 10,000-square-foot outpatient counseling and retreat center on the Eagle Ranch campus that provides outpatient counseling and retreat services, extending Eagle Ranch's reach to families beyond those in the residential program.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Boys Town: Boys Town operates residential and family-based programs for at-risk children and youth nationwide, including on-campus schools, family homes, and counseling services. It is the most directly comparable faith-informed residential youth and family services organization to Eagle Ranch.
• Arrow Child & Family Ministries: Arrow provides Christ-centered residential care, foster and adoption services, and family preservation programs for children and youth across multiple U.S. sites. Its faith-based residential model and family-centered healing focus mirror Eagle Ranch's approach.
• Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina: BCHNC operates residential cottages, family services, and counseling programs across North Carolina with a Christian framework. Comparable in combining faith-based residential care for children with family counseling and community-based services.
• Mercy Multiplied: Mercy Multiplied runs faith-based residential programs for young women ages 13-28 struggling with life-controlling issues, combining therapeutic residential living with counseling and discipleship. It parallels Eagle Ranch's residential, faith-based, therapeutic model for adolescents.
• The Ranch at Dove Tree (Ranch at Dove Tree): Texas-based residential treatment program for adolescents and adults dealing with addiction and mental health challenges, offering structured therapeutic living environments. Comparable in providing residential therapeutic care with on-campus programming for youth.

Broad incumbents

• Teen Challenge USA: Large, established faith-based residential recovery and youth discipleship network operating across hundreds of U.S. locations. Less therapeutically specialized than Eagle Ranch but shares the Christ-centered residential model for adolescents and families.
• National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP): National nonprofit providing residential, community-based, and foster care services for at-risk youth and families. Comparable in mission and family-services portfolio, though secular rather than faith-based in its approach.
• Salvation Army Southern Territory: Major faith-based nonprofit offering residential programs, family services, and counseling for children and families across the U.S. Overlaps with Eagle Ranch on faith-rooted residential and family services at much larger scale.

Emerging players

• Chosen Ranch: Smaller faith-based residential and family services organization serving at-risk youth. Comparable in mission and Christ-centered residential model, though at an earlier scale and with narrower geographic footprint than Eagle Ranch.
• Brighton Residential: Specialized residential treatment center for adolescent girls focused on emotional, behavioral, and mental health support in a homelike setting. Comparable therapeutic residential model and small-population, high-touch approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/eagleranch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eagle-ranch-inc-
• Instagraminstagram.com/eagleranchga
• Xx.com/EagleRanchGa

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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