What Special Olympics Idaho does

Special Olympics Idaho is a statewide nonprofit organization founded in 1971 and headquartered in New Plymouth, Idaho, that delivers year-round sports training, athletic competition, health screenings, and inclusive education programs for children and adults ages 2 and up with intellectual disabilities. Operating with 17 employees and a statewide volunteer- and community-driven delivery model, the organization runs a portfolio of programs including competitive Sports Programs, the Healthy Athletes health-screening initiative, the Fit 5 fitness program, the Young Athletes early-intervention program for children ages 2-7, and the Unified Champion Schools program integrated into K-12 educational institutions. The Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) partnership with Idaho law enforcement agencies is a core program component supporting both fundraising and athlete engagement.

The organization's business model is donation- and event-driven, as programs are delivered free of charge to athletes. Revenue is generated through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and a recurring calendar of fundraising events that includes the Toyota 4Runner Raffle, Polar Plunges, Golf Tournaments, the Night of Champions Gala, and the Clay Shoot for Inclusion. Corporate sponsorship spans a diversified portfolio led by Premier Sponsor Toyota, plus Core and Minor tier partners including Alaska Airlines, Knights of Columbus, Idaho Power, KTVB, KZMG MY 102.7, Idaho Central Credit Union, Chobani, DentaQuest, PetIQ, Les Schwab, TDS, High Desert HD, JLCC, and Land Pro Data. Major event programming for 2026 includes the USA Games and the State Summer Games.

Operationally, Special Olympics Idaho distributes programs through direct community-venue delivery, the K-12 Unified Champion Schools channel, the LETR law enforcement channel, and the Healthy Athletes health-screening channel. The organization is a state-level program within the global Special Olympics movement and operates as a private nonprofit entity under Idaho jurisdiction. No public stock listing, institutional investors, or ownership disclosures are present; financial figures including annual revenue are not publicly disclosed in available source data.

Name

Special Olympics Idaho

Legal name

Special Olympics Idaho

Website

https://idso.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Special Olympics Idaho is a statewide nonprofit delivering free year-round sports, health screening, and inclusive school programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities ages 2 and up, funded via donations, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events across Idaho.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adaptive Sports and Disability Inclusion Programs

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability & Adaptive Sports Organizations (Paralympic, Special Olympics) (MPAKACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability & Adaptive Sport Governing Bodies (Paralympic & Sport-Specific) (MPAKAFAL), Adaptive & Para-Sport Event Organizers (MPAKADAM), Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support) (MPAKAKAK), Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH)

Keywords

• Adaptive sports programs
• Intellectual disability support
• Inclusive health programs
• Unified schools programs
• Community fundraising events

Headquarters

HQ city

New Plymouth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events including Polar Plunges, Golf Tournaments, Night of Champions Gala, and Toyota 4Runner raffle.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Premier sponsors (Toyota), media partners (KTVB, KZMG), and corporate sponsors (Alaska Airlines, Knights of Columbus, Idaho Power, Chobani, DentaQuest, PetIQ, ICCU, Les Schwab, TDS, and others) provide financial and in-kind support.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Special Olympics Idaho delivers year-round sports training and competition, health screenings, and school-based inclusive programs free of charge to individuals with intellectual disabilities ages 2 and up across the state of Idaho. Core offerings include competitive sports programs, the Healthy Athletes health screening initiative, the Fit 5 fitness program, the Young Athletes early-intervention program, Unified Champion Schools programming, and the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR). The organization is funded through individual donations, corporate sponsorships (Toyota, Alaska Airlines, Idaho Power, Knights of Columbus, ICCU, and others), and community fundraising events such as the Toyota Raffle, Polar Plunges, Golf Tournaments, and the Night of Champions Gala.

Product overview

Special Olympics Idaho is a statewide nonprofit movement offering a unified portfolio of sports, health, and community programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities. The core offering consists of year-round competitive sports programs complemented by health screening services (Healthy Athletes, Fit 5), early intervention youth programs (Young Athletes), and school-based inclusive sports initiatives (Unified Sports). The organization also operates fundraising events including the Toyota Raffle, Polar Plunge, Golf Tournaments, Night of Champions Gala, and Clay Shoot for Inclusion, as well as the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) program. Major event programming includes the 2026 USA Games and annual State Summer Games. The portfolio functions as a comprehensive athlete development ecosystem spanning sports competition, health and wellness, youth development, and community engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sports Programs Year-round competitive sports programs offering training and competition opportunities across multiple team and individual sports for individuals with intellectual disabilities ages 2 and up in Idaho.
• Healthy Athletes Program Free health screening and wellness program providing health evaluations (including vision, dental, and fitness screenings) and referrals for Special Olympics Idaho athletes, delivered with healthcare partners such as DentaQuest.
• Fit 5 Program Health and fitness initiative promoting physical activity and wellness habits among athletes through structured fitness programming.
• Young Athletes Program Early intervention sports play program for children ages 2-7 with intellectual disabilities, focusing on foundational motor skills and social development.
• Unified Champion Schools (School-Based Programs) School-based Unified Sports and inclusive leadership programs integrated with K-12 educational institutions, providing inclusive athletic opportunities for students with and without intellectual disabilities.
• Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) Partnership program with law enforcement agencies whose officers carry the Flame of Hope to open Special Olympics games while raising funds and awareness for athletes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Programs support individuals ages 2 and up

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• ToyotaflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier sponsor of Special Olympics Idaho. Toyota raffle tickets (4Runner) are sold to raise funds. Toyota provides financial support and brand visibility through event sponsorship.
• Alaska AirlinescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia/corporate sponsor providing travel-related support and brand partnership for Special Olympics Idaho programs and events.
• Knights of ColumbuscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerService organization partner providing volunteer and fundraising support for Special Olympics Idaho events and programs.
• Idaho PowercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting Special Olympics Idaho with financial contributions and community engagement through energy sustainability initiatives.
• High Desert HDminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor providing marketing and promotional support for Special Olympics Idaho events.
• KTVBcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner providing television broadcast coverage and news exposure for Special Olympics Idaho events and athlete stories.
• KZMG MY 102.7coreGTM or Marketing PartnerRadio media partner providing broadcast coverage and promotional support for Special Olympics Idaho events.
• ChobaniminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor providing product and financial support for Special Olympics Idaho events.
• DentaQuestminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare partner supporting Healthy Athletes dental screening programs for Special Olympics athletes.
• PetIQminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor providing pet health product support for Special Olympics Idaho events.
• Land Pro DataminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor providing financial and marketing support for Special Olympics Idaho programs.
• Les SchwabminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting Special Olympics Idaho with financial contributions and community involvement.
• TDSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor providing technology and financial support for Special Olympics Idaho operations.
• Idaho Central Credit Union (ICCU)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional credit union sponsor providing financial support and community engagement for Special Olympics Idaho events.
• JLCCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting Special Olympics Idaho with financial contributions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Down Syndrome Society: Large national nonprofit advocating for and serving individuals with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities. Overlaps significantly in target population and inclusion/health programming, with a national fundraising and advocacy footprint.
• Move United: National umbrella organization for community-based adaptive sports programs, including Paralympic-style disciplines. Comparable in delivering community-based adaptive sports across chapter affiliates with similar athlete demographics.
• YMCA of the USA: National community-services organization delivering youth sports, adaptive programming, and inclusion initiatives through local branches. Comparable sports/recreation programming for diverse populations including individuals with disabilities.
• Special Olympics: Global parent movement of Special Olympics Idaho. Operates the worldwide Special Olympics brand and program framework; Special Olympics Idaho is one of its state-level accredited programs.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth development nonprofit providing sports, recreation, education, and inclusion programming through local affiliate chapters. Comparable community-based delivery model and youth-development mission.

Emerging players

• Challenged Athletes Foundation: Nonprofit providing grants, equipment, and sports opportunities to individuals with physical disabilities. Comparable adaptive-sport mission and fundraising model, though focused primarily on physical rather than intellectual disabilities.

Direct peers

• Adaptive Sports USA: National organization providing adaptive sports opportunities for athletes with physical and intellectual disabilities, including competitions and youth programs. Closely comparable in athlete development and competition programming.
• Special Olympics Washington: Pacific Northwest peer state program within the Special Olympics movement, providing year-round sports training, competition, and Unified Champion Schools. Closest geographic and demographic peer for Special Olympics Idaho.
• Special Olympics Oregon: Another state-level Special Olympics program offering the same competitive sports, Healthy Athletes, Young Athletes, and UCS portfolio to individuals with intellectual disabilities. Directly comparable operating model, mission, and revenue mix.
• Best Buddies: National nonprofit serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through one-to-one friendships, leadership development, and inclusive employment — overlapping mission around inclusion and community integration for the same population.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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