Agape Ranch

What Agape Ranch does

Agape Ranch is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Corpus Christi, Texas, serving foster families, adoptive families, vulnerable children (ages 0–17), and aged-out youth (ages 16–23) across the Coastal Bend region. Its core program is "The Ranch," a planned neighborhood of up to 24 purpose-built homes designed to house up to 128 children at capacity, with Phase 1 construction underway and the first home groundbreaking occurring in 2020. The organization delivers its services through a portfolio of programs including TBRI (Trust-Based Relational Intervention) training, respite care, the Agape Acts and Agape Roots programs, a Thrive Program for aged-out youth, an annual adoption festival (Agape Connection), Summer Camp, Christmas Store, and Bed Build.

The organization's service model is built on Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), an evidence-informed therapeutic framework for trauma-informed care, supplemented by an ecosystem of partnerships with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS), multiple Child Placing Agencies (CPAs — Heart Gallery, A World for Children, Arms Wide, Beacon of Hope, Burke Center for Youth, Circles of Care, Families Especial), local churches, Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi, and corporate sponsors including Chick-fil-A Coastal Bend and H-E-B. Technology infrastructure is lightweight: a Wix-hosted website and the QGiv donation processing portal, with no proprietary platform or software disclosed.

Agape Ranch operates a nonprofit revenue model funded primarily through donations, grants, special events (Legacy Gala, 5K/10K races, Ladies Brunch), planned giving, and minimal program fees ($75 for TBRI training, ~$100 for summer camp). Revenue concentration across individual donors and grant funders is unstated. A significant multi-year capital campaign is funding The Ranch neighborhood construction, with Phase 1 reported as fully funded at the time of the most recent reporting.

Name

Agape Ranch

Legal name

Agape Ranch

Website

https://agaperanch.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Agape Ranch is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Corpus Christi, Texas, supporting foster and adoptive families, vulnerable children, and aging-out youth in the Coastal Bend through a planned housing community (The Ranch), TBRI trauma-informed training, respite care, and church-based support networks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foster Care and Adoption Support Services

NAICS

Other Residential Care Facilities (6239)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Foster care support
• Adoption services
• Respite care
• Youth housing
• Community nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Corpus Christi

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: General donations from individuals supporting vulnerable children and foster families in the Coastal Bend. Options include one-time donations, monthly Legacy Maker program, and Fund A Home campaigns.
2. Monthly Giving (Legacy Maker): Recurring monthly donations through Legacy Maker program, providing sustainable funding with fewer administrative costs.
3. Fundraising Events: Revenue generated from annual events including Legacy Gala, Leave a Legacy 5K/10K, Ladies Legacy Brunch, and other community fundraisers.
4. Planned Giving: Bequests, retirement account beneficiaries, stock gifts, estate planning, and property gifts for long-term donor legacy giving.
5. Grants: Funding from grants as part of community fundraising efforts for The Ranch neighborhood development.
6. Program Fees: Agape Ranch Summer Camp charged at $100 total cost per family for 2 nights and 3 days. TBRI Training registration at $75 per person.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Agape Ranch operates a foster care and adoption support nonprofit in the Coastal Bend region of Texas. It is building The Ranch, a purpose-built neighborhood with up to 24 homes for foster children and aged-out youth, and delivers ongoing programs including respite care matching, TBRI caregiver training, monthly family support groups, adoption matching events, summer camps, and community fundraising events.

Product overview

Agape Ranch is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Corpus Christi, Texas, providing care and guidance to foster children and families in the Coastal Bend. The organization operates a multi-faceted program portfolio centered around The Ranch, a planned neighborhood with up to 24 homes including Standard Capacity Foster Homes, High Capacity Foster Homes, and Respite Care Provider Homes. Beyond housing, Agape Ranch offers ongoing programs including Agape Acts (supportive care network), Agape Roots (family support groups), Foster Parent Day Out, Foster Family Days, and the Thrive Program for aging-out youth. Annual programs include Agape Connection (adoption matching festival), Agape Ranch Summer Camp, Christmas Store, Bed Build events, TBRI Training, and fundraising events including the Legacy Gala and Leave a Legacy 5K/10K. The organization also provides respite care certification training and partners with local churches and agencies for foster care awareness campaigns.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Ranch Neighborhood A purpose-built neighborhood being developed in South Texas with up to 24 homes, a community center, and a multipurpose building to house foster children, foster families, respite care providers, and aged-out youth. Phase 1 includes 10 homes with capacity to serve up to 128 children at a time.
• Standard Capacity Foster Home Foster homes at The Ranch designed for families willing to take three to six children ages 0-17, with focus on infants, preschool, and elementary aged children. Features four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a two-car garage with open floor design for easy supervision.
• High Capacity Foster Home Foster homes designed for larger foster families willing to take up to six children ages 0-17, with families caring for teenagers given preference. Can also serve as 'Return to Agape' homes for young adults aging out of foster care. Features four bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, ADA-compliant bedroom and bathroom, and two-car garage.
• Respite Care Provider Home Homes at The Ranch for certified respite care providers who offer temporary childcare for foster families, allowing parents to take vacations, go on date nights, attend appointments, or simply take a break. Features three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and two-car garage.
• Agape Acts Supportive care network for foster families that brings support in times of need, providing meals, yard work, minor home repairs, or housework. Empowers church communities and individuals to tenderly care for foster families.
• Agape Connection Adoption Festival Annual festival in May for Texas foster children eligible for adoption and approved adoptive parents to enjoy together in a stress-free environment. Goal is to form forever families through activities including crafts, sports, bounce houses, photo booth, bookstore, and lunch. Over 50 children have found families through this event in the last ten years.
• Agape Ranch Summer Camp Family-style camp retreat where foster and adoptive families enjoy 2 nights and 3 days together before school starts. Offers up to 80 spots for licensed foster families at $100 total cost, with activities including campfire, group games, kayaking, swimming, and pond activities.
• Agape Roots Support Group Monthly family support group for foster and adoptive families held on Friday evenings from 6:00-7:45 p.m. at host churches. Provides free dinner, childcare, and encouraging conversations while children are cared for by certified respite providers with activities including dinner, art class, game time, Bible lesson, and outdoor play.
• Bed Build Program Event where volunteers build beds to provide safe sleeping spaces for vulnerable children and families, aiming to enhance children's safety and help prevent foster care placement. The 2026 goal is to build 100 twin and 25 toddler size beds.
• Christmas Store Annual event in December that blesses families with gifts for foster children in kinship placements and at-risk children of the Coastal Bend. Allows guardians to shop for gifts per child from donated selections while connecting them to local resources. Over 1,500 gifts were given to families in 2024.
• Foster Family Day Variety of free family outing opportunities including USS Lexington tours, STEAM activities, movie experiences, picture opportunities, fishing trips from Port Aransas Fisherman's Wharf, Texas State Aquarium visits, and Nueces Delta Preserve outings.
• Foster Parent Day Out Free program providing foster parents a break from daily challenges of raising foster children. Children engage in supervised activities including art class, music class, outdoor play, indoor games, Bible lesson, and Chick-fil-A lunch under care of certified respite providers and volunteers.
• Respite Care Matching Service Program connecting foster families with certified respite care providers for temporary childcare. Services include date nights, weekend getaways, out-of-town travel support, graduations or special events, and extended care up to 14 days. Respite can occur in the foster family's home or in a certified provider's home.
• TBRI Caregiver Training Trust-Based Relational Intervention caregiver training presented by Agape Ranch. Practical therapeutic model that trains caregivers to provide effective support for at-risk children, based on attachment, sensory processing, and neuroscience research. Registration costs $75 per person with 12 training hours available.
• Thrive Program Program working with youth ages 16-23 that have or will age out of the foster care system. Youth are paired with a Thrive Coach who helps navigate challenges of adulthood, with coaches committing to 4-6 hours per month for at least one year.
• Respite Care Provider Certification Training Training program in partnership with the Department of Family and Protective Services and local Child Placing Agencies to certify individuals as Respite Care Providers. Certification process includes background checks, TB testing, and home inspections.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50 children found forever families through Agape Connection adoption events in 10 years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

37 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Chick-fil-A Coastal BendcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Chick-fil-A Coastal Bend presents the Legacy Gala and has been a long-standing supporter. Also partnered for Cookies for a Cause campaign during Foster Care Awareness Month.
• Texas A&M University - Corpus ChristiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Host venue for the Leave a Legacy 5K/10K annual race event.
• MoodyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor of Standard Capacity Home construction at The Ranch.
• Faithful First FinancialminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor of Standard Capacity Home construction at The Ranch.
• Charity League IncminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor of Standard Capacity Home construction at The Ranch.
• H-E-B Helping HereminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Family Sponsor for Leave a Legacy 5K/10K race event.
• Faithful Witness PhotographyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Photography partner for Agape Ranch events and programs.
• Scott ElectricminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Ranch Sponsor for Leave a Legacy 5K/10K race event.
• YorktownminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Family Sponsor for Leave a Legacy 5K/10K race event.
• IconicminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Family Sponsor for Leave a Legacy 5K/10K race event.
• The Bend MagazineminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Hope Sponsor for Legacy Gala, providing media coverage and community visibility.
• CC MouldingminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Gala sponsor for Legacy Gala event.
• Heart Gallery of South TexascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Program of Foster Angels bringing children and youth ready for forever homes together with adoptive families. Agape Ranch directs potential adoptive families to this resource during National Adoption Month.
• A World for ChildrencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Child Placing Agency (CPA) partner licensing families to foster and adopt in the Coastal Bend.
• Arms WidecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Child Placing Agency (CPA) partner licensing families to foster and adopt in the Coastal Bend.
• Beacon of HopecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Child Placing Agency (CPA) partner licensing families to foster and adopt in the Coastal Bend.
• Burke Center for YouthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Child Placing Agency (CPA) partner licensing families to foster and adopt in the Coastal Bend.
• Circles of CarecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Child Placing Agency (CPA) partner licensing families to foster and adopt in the Coastal Bend.
• Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024State agency partner for licensing foster families, respite care providers, and coordinating child welfare services. Agape Ranch works with DFPS to train and certify respite care providers.
• Families EspecialcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Child Placing Agency (CPA) partner licensing families to foster and adopt in the Coastal Bend.
• Bayshore Bible ChurchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Partner church for National Foster Care Awareness Month activities in May 2026.
• First Baptist Corpus ChristiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Partner church for National Foster Care Awareness Month activities in May 2026.
• Oso Creek ChurchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Partner church for National Foster Care Awareness Month activities in May 2026.
• Waldron Road Baptist ChurchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Partner church for National Foster Care Awareness Month activities in May 2026.
• Asbury ChurchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Partner church for National Foster Care Awareness Month activities in May 2026.
• City ChurchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Partner church for National Foster Care Awareness Month activities in May 2026.
• Summit ChurchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Partner church for National Foster Care Awareness Month activities in May 2026.
• Yorktown Baptist ChurchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Partner church for National Foster Care Awareness Month activities in May 2026.
• New Life at the CrossminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Partner church for National Foster Care Awareness Month activities in May 2026.
• BT.Church AliceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Partner church for National Foster Care Awareness Month activities in May 2026.
• The Grove: First Baptist ChurchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Partner church for National Foster Care Awareness Month activities in May 2026.
• Corpus Christi Christian FellowshipminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Partner church for National Foster Care Awareness Month activities in May 2026.
• First United Methodist Church PortlandminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Partner church for National Foster Care Awareness Month activities in May 2026.
• St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Table sponsor for Legacy Gala.
• New Life Refuge MinistriesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partner in Sleeves of Support campaign. Their mission is to provide refuge of hope and healing for child survivors of sex trafficking, provide education to the community, and establish partnerships in the fight against modern day slavery.
• Local Coffee Shops (Sleeves of Support)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Participating coffee shops including Nueces Cafe, Driftwood Coffee, Island Joe's, Stingers Coffee, Bloom City Coffee, Coffee Waves, Central Kitchen CC, Grind Coffee CC, Roots and Spores Coffee, The Hype Coffee, Bien Merite, and Midtown Perk. These locations use custom cup sleeves during Foster Care Awareness Month and National Adoption Month.
• CLK Architects & AssociatesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021CLK Architects & Associates created the renderings and architectural plans for The Ranch neighborhood development, including the master plan, home designs, community building, and multipurpose building visualizations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Maryvale: California-based nonprofit providing residential care, foster care, and mental health services for children and youth. Comparable residential care and trauma-informed support model.
• Buckner International: Large Texas-based family services nonprofit with foster care, adoption, and child welfare programs. Broader portfolio (international missions, senior living) but overlapping foster-care and adoption services.
• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: National nonprofit behavioral health organization serving foster/adopted youth and families through trauma-informed services. Overlaps with Agape Ranch's TBRI-based caregiver training and youth support mission.
• Arrow Child & Family Ministries: Texas-based child welfare nonprofit offering foster care, residential, and family preservation services. Larger established player with overlapping foster-care mission.
• Boys Town: National nonprofit providing residential care, foster care, and family services for at-risk youth. Compares to Agape Ranch in residential/foster-care service model at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• A World for Children: Child Placing Agency providing foster and adoption services across Texas. Direct CPA partner of Agape Ranch with overlapping foster-family licensing and support services.
• Burke Center for Youth: Child Placing Agency serving Texas youth in foster care, partner of Agape Ranch. Comparable foster-care placement, licensing, and youth support services.
• Foster Angels of South Texas: South Texas nonprofit supporting foster children and families through Heart Gallery adoption matching and direct aid. Operates in the same Coastal Bend geography with overlapping adoption-event and donor-base activities.
• Arms Wide: Texas-based Child Placing Agency licensing foster and adoptive families. Listed as a core CPA partner for Agape Ranch, operates in the same foster-care licensing and family services space.
• Beacon of Hope: Child Placing Agency partnering with Agape Ranch in the Coastal Bend to license foster and adoptive families. Comparable mission around foster care placement and family support.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC_VZrQS91DgVY3jFBIZtVzQ?view_as=subscriber
• Facebookfacebook.com/agaperanchtx
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/agape-ranch
• Instagraminstagram.com/agaperanchtx

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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