What Shiloh does

Shiloh (legal name Shiloh Youth Ranch) is a Canadian Registered Charity and Alberta-incorporated non-profit society, founded in 2000 and headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. The organization exclusively serves vulnerable children and youth aged 7-17 from low-income families and those living in foster care or group homes in the greater Edmonton region. Its mission is delivered through two core programs: a week-long residential Summer Camp held over 7 weeks (July 5 to August 20, 2026) at a 160-acre facility in Strathcona County, and the year-round Connections mentorship program (October through May) that provides free weekly drop-ins at three Edmonton sites plus one-on-one mentoring, homework help, and youth-group connections. Campers choose from four specialized tracks: Horse Camp, Sports Camp, Bike Camp, and Adventure Camp, with accommodations in covered wagons and family-style meals.

The underlying delivery model is relationship-driven rather than technology-driven: there is no proprietary software platform, no API, and no AI components. Program operations rely on a small paid staff (approximately 4 full-time and part-time employees) led by Executive Director Keith Johnston, supplemented by an Executive Assistant, a Director of Programming, and a 10-person Board of Directors (Chair Jeff Kiers). Service delivery is scaled through a partner ecosystem of sponsoring churches (Hope City Church, Life Church Edmonton, and others), short-term mission trip volunteers, and corporate sponsors (Suncor, United Way Edmonton, Alberta Newsprint, ADTutoring).

Shiloh's revenue model is multi-stream but entirely donation- and event-driven, with no contracted or transactional revenue. Streams include individual donations (one-time, monthly via the Hope Pledge program at $5/month, text-to-give, e-transfer, cheque), corporate sponsorship and in-kind gifts, peer-to-peer fundraising through the annual Steel Horse Ride (13th year in 2026, with a $150 minimum pledge and Rogers Birdies for Kids matching up to 50%), church financial and volunteer partnerships, and merchandise sales (T-shirts, hoodies, crew necks, hats). Camp registration fees are heavily subsidized ($75/week for low-income families, $300/week for foster-care youth) with a stated cost-to-sponsor of $400 per child per week. The organization is currently raising $932,000 for renovation of a newly purchased debt-free Connections Centre facility expected to deepen year-round programming capacity.

Name

Shiloh

Legal name

Shiloh Youth Ranch

Website

https://shilohhope.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Shiloh is an Edmonton-based Christian non-profit that runs a subsidized week-long residential summer camp and a year-round mentorship program (Connections) for vulnerable children and youth aged 7-17 from low-income families and foster care. Operations are funded through donations, church partnerships, corporate sponsors, and an annual fundraising ride.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Services and Non-Profit Programs

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills) (EDAMALAO), Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Youth services
• Summer camp programs
• Mentorship programs
• Youth charity
• Community programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct donations from individuals through website, text, e-transfer, cheque, and monthly giving program (Hope Pledge at $5/month). Donations are heavily subsidized by corporate matching programs.
2. Corporate Sponsorship: Local businesses and organizations provide financial sponsorships and in-kind donations including riding tack, hay, gift cards (No Frills, Walmart, Canadian Tire, Fuel), and services.
3. Fundraising Events: Annual Steel Horse Ride event where participants raise pledges (minimum $150) to fund camp attendance for children. Currently in 13th year.
4. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including T-shirts ($30), crew necks ($35), hoodies ($50), and hats ($25) through print-on-demand storefront.
5. Church Partnerships: Financial partnerships from churches including monthly support for programming and camp costs, plus volunteer recruitment for camp operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Shiloh is a non-profit Christian charitable organization that provides a week-long residential summer camp for children and youth aged 7-17 from low-income families and foster care/group home situations, and a year-round Connections mentorship program offering weekly drop-in events, one-on-one mentoring, homework help, and youth group activities across multiple Edmonton locations. The organization ensures financial limitations never prevent a child from attending by heavily subsidizing program costs.

Product overview

Shiloh is a non-profit Christian organization operating two core programs: Summer Camp and the Connections Program. Summer Camp is a week-long residential experience (July-August) for children and teens aged 7-17 from low-income families or government care, offering four specialized tracks (Horse, Sports, Bike, Adventure Camp). The Connections Program provides year-round follow-up (October-May) with weekly drop-in events at multiple Edmonton locations and one-on-one mentorship. Supporting offerings include merchandise, a new Connections Centre facility (coming 2026), annual Steel Horse Ride fundraiser, short-term mission trips, and church partnership opportunities. The organization serves vulnerable and at-risk youth through mentorship, after-school programs, and summer camp experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Summer Camp A week-long residential summer camp for children and teens aged 7-17 from low-income families and foster care/group home situations. Features activities including swimming, archery, arts and crafts, and four specialized tracks: Horse Camp, Sports Camp, Bike Camp, and Adventure Camp. Accommodations in covered wagons with family-style meals. Registration: $75 for low-income families, $300 for foster care/group home youth.
• Connections Program Year-round after-camp follow-up program running October through May, providing free weekly drop-in events for kids and teens aged 7-17. Includes Wednesday sessions at Abbottsfield Recreation Centre, Tuesday nights at Life Church Edmonton, and Monday nights at CASE, plus special events. Features one-on-one mentorship opportunities including homework help and attending activities.
• Branded Merchandise Branded merchandise including t-shirts ($30), crew neck sweatshirts ($35), hoodies ($50), and hats ($25) available for purchase through a print-on-demand storefront. All items are made to order with 10-15 business day turnaround for shipping or pickup.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 6,000 children and youth impacted through programs over 20 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Hope City ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch partner providing venue for Tuesday night Connections drop-in program. One of Shiloh's primary church partners.
• Alberta Missions SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShiloh is affiliated with the Alberta Missions Society as a Christian-based organization.
• Life Church EdmontoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch partner providing venue for Tuesday night Connections drop-in program for grades 6-12.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Child & Youth Friendly Edmonton: Child & Youth Friendly Edmonton is a local initiative focused on improving outcomes for children and youth in the Edmonton region. Overlapping regional focus on vulnerable youth well-being and community-based support.

Emerging players

• Kindred Camp (Kindred Church): Kindred Camp is a faith-based summer camp in Alberta serving children and youth. Comparable as a smaller, church-affiliated camp with similar values and volunteer-driven operations to Shiloh.
• Kids Up Front Edmonton: Kids Up Front Edmonton provides access to enriching experiences for children facing barriers, similar to Shiloh's mission of providing positive experiences. Both serve vulnerable Edmonton-area children through community partnerships.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA Edmonton: YMCA Edmonton operates child and youth programs including day camps, overnight camps, and after-school care in the same geographic market as Shiloh. Both organizations serve vulnerable and at-risk youth through recreational and developmental programming in the Edmonton area.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton provides mentoring programs for youth facing adversity, similar to Shiloh's Connections mentoring model. Established regional nonprofit with comparable target population and outcome-focused mentoring approach.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada: Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada is a national youth development organization serving vulnerable children and youth through after-school programs, mentorship, and recreation; comparable to Shiloh's Connections Program in mandate and target population, though operating at significantly larger national scale.

Direct peers

• DreamCatcher Mentoring Society: DreamCatcher Mentoring Society provides one-on-one mentoring for vulnerable youth in Edmonton, mirroring the Connections program. Both organizations focus on consistent adult mentorship relationships for at-risk children in the same regional market.
• Camp YoChi (YFC Edmonton): Youth for Christ Edmonton operates Camp YoChi, a Christian-based summer camp serving youth in Alberta. Direct peer given the shared faith-based youth camp model and overlapping Alberta geography.
• Kids In Need Foundation of Edmonton (K.I.N.E.): K.I.N.E. is an Edmonton-based charity serving low-income and at-risk children through summer camp and year-round programs. Direct regional peer with overlapping mission of removing financial barriers to camp experiences for vulnerable youth.
• Servants Anonymous Society (SAS): SAS supports vulnerable youth including those in foster care and at-risk situations in Alberta through housing and counseling. Comparable population focus on youth in government care and trauma-informed programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shilohhope

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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