Westonwood Ranch

What Westonwood Ranch does

Westonwood Ranch Inc is a Florida-based nonprofit organization founded in 2017 that operates a 10-acre holistic ranch in Freeport, FL providing life skills, job skills, social skills, and therapeutic programs for teens and young adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD). Its core offerings are hands-on Life Skills Training and Job Skills Training programs, supported by two social enterprises — the Westonwood Ranch Candle Co and an Aquaponics Farm — that give participants real-world vocational experience, along with S2C Social Skills Groups, a Summer Day Camp, and an Equine Program. The organization also runs five annual signature fundraising events (Pro Rodeo, Battle for the Buckle Saltwater Fishing Tournament, Rally for Autism Tennis Tournament, Moonlight Masquerade Ball, and Sporting Clay Tournament), and is expanding into a Supportive Living Community and a state-funded Life Skills and Job Training Center.

The business model is a hybrid nonprofit revenue stack rather than a traditional fee-for-service operation. Public funding sources are not disclosed and program fees are not published; instead, the organization is funded by tax-deductible donations (processed via PayPal and an Amazon Wish List), foundational and corporate grants (notably a $1M gift from the Dugas Family Foundation and $400K in state funding in 2024), United Way/CHELCO Community Impact Grant support, recurring corporate event sponsorships (e.g., Builders First Source as Pro Rodeo presenting sponsor), and proceeds from the annual signature events. GTM is community-led, relying on word-of-mouth referrals, local school and disability-organization partnerships, organic social media on Facebook and Instagram, and direct contact with program coordinators through a pre-enrollment application process; the operating geography is the U.S. Southeast, anchored at the Freeport, FL ranch.

The organization is privately held with 1-10 employees and a small named leadership team (Clinical Director Janet Becker, Administrator Lindy Wood, Program Services Coordinator Mazie Armantrout). It maintains compliance with Florida's Code of Ethics of the Education Profession, and its digital footprint is limited to a Wix-hosted website, Facebook, and Instagram. There is no disclosed technology platform, app, API, or proprietary software underpinning delivery — the offering is fundamentally a service built around the physical ranch environment, social enterprises, and human-led programming.

Name

Westonwood Ranch

Legal name

Westonwood Ranch

Website

https://westonwood.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Westonwood Ranch is a nonprofit operating a 10-acre ranch in Freeport, FL that provides hands-on life skills, job skills, social skills, and therapeutic programs — including social enterprises and equine therapy — for teens and young adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Developmental Disability Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

akta.pro primary industry

Equine Working Ranch & Trail Operations (non-tourism) (AFAEAGAL)

Keywords

• Developmental disability services
• Life skills training
• Job skills training
• Therapeutic ranch programs
• Social enterprises

Headquarters

HQ city

Freeport

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Program Enrollment Fees: Revenue from enrollment in life skills and job skills training programs for teens and young adults with developmental disabilities.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individual donors, facilitated through PayPal and Amazon Wish List.
3. Foundational Grants: Substantial grants from foundations including a $1 million donation from the Dugas Family Foundation and $400,000 in state funding for a Life Skills and Job Training Center.
4. Fundraising Events: Annual signature events including Pro Rodeo, Saltwater Fishing Tournament, Tennis Tournament, Moonlight Masquerade Ball, and Sporting Clay Tournament that generate proceeds for programs.
5. Corporate Sponsorships: Sponsorships from local businesses and corporations for fundraising events and programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Westonwood Ranch operates a 10-acre holistic ranch facility in Freeport, FL providing life skills and job skills training programs for teens and young adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD). The organization delivers hands-on learning through structured programs, social enterprises (Aquaponics Farm and Candle Co), social skills groups, summer day camp, and equine-assisted activities designed to increase independence, build confidence, and develop job-related skills.

Product overview

Westonwood Ranch is a nonprofit holistic learning organization offering a unified portfolio of programs for teens and young adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD). The core offerings include Life Skills Training and Job Skills Training delivered on a 10-acre ranch in Freeport, FL. Supporting these core programs are Social Enterprises—specifically the Aquaponics Farm and Candle Co—which provide real-world employment opportunities. Additional programs include S2C (Social Skills Groups), Summer Day Camp, and an Equine Program. The organization also hosts annual fundraising events including the Pro Rodeo, Battle for the Buckle Fishing Tournament, Sporting Clay Tournament, Rally for Autism Tennis Tournament, and Moonlight Masquerade Ball.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Westonwood Ranch Candle Co: A social enterprise creating opportunities for learning real world job skills and creating employment opportunities for individuals with developmental differences.
• Aquaponics Farm

Products and services

• Life Skills Training Program Holistic learning program providing hands-on life skills training to teens and young adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD), increasing independence and improving confidence.
• Job Skills Training Program Vocational training program that teaches job-related skills to prepare individuals with developmental disabilities for employment opportunities.
• Aquaponics Farm Social Enterprise Hands-on agricultural training enterprise providing real-world job skills through aquaponics farming operations for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Westonwood Ranch Candle Co Social enterprise creating employment opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities through candle making.
• S2C Social Skills Groups Social skills training groups for individuals with developmental differences to practice and develop interpersonal skills.
• Summer Day Camp Week-long farm-based day camp experience for peers in a fun and interactive environment during summer months.
• Supportive Living Community Holistic living community on a 10-acre ranch providing comprehensive support for individuals with developmental differences.
• Equine Program Volunteer-assisted program where participants learn about horses through lessons and horse care.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Walton County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw enforcement partnership for the Annual Pro Rodeo event, demonstrating community collaboration between the ranch and local public safety.
• City of Freeport, FLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity partnership for the 7th Annual Pro Rodeo event, providing local government support for community fundraising events.
• Builders First SourceflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate Presenting Sponsor for the 7th Annual Westonwood Ranch Pro Rodeo, providing significant financial support for the signature fundraising event.
• Harbor DockscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresenting sponsor and host site for the Battle for the Buckle Saltwater Fishing Tournament. Weigh-ins held at the docks in front of the restaurant.
• Rosemary Beach Racquet ClubcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for the 5th Annual Rally for Autism Tennis Tournament, hosting the event at their facility in Rosemary Beach.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• High Hopes Therapeutic Riding: Therapeutic riding and equine-assisted services nonprofit serving individuals with disabilities, including life-skills and social-skills components. Closely comparable to Westonwood's Equine Program and social-skills groups model.
• Bravehearts Therapeutic Riding: Therapeutic horseback riding and equine-assisted services nonprofit serving individuals with physical, developmental, and emotional disabilities. Comparable focus on equine-based therapeutic and life-skills programming for IDD participants.
• St. Jude's Ranch for Children: Ranch-based therapeutic and educational program serving children and young adults facing adversity, including developmental and behavioral challenges. Directly comparable as a residential/ranch-based nonprofit combining life-skills training with therapeutic programming on a working ranch campus.
• Roundup River Ranch: ranch-based year-round program providing life-skills, social, and therapeutic experiences for children with serious illnesses and disabilities. Comparable as a ranch setting with combined life-skills, social, and equine programming for IDD-like populations.
• Double H Ranch: ranch-based program offering year-round recreational and life-skills experiences for children with serious illnesses and disabilities. Comparable as a ranch-anchored nonprofit providing therapeutic, life-skills, and adaptive programming for IDD and special-needs populations.

Broad incumbents

• Special Olympics: Global organization providing sports training, competition, and social programming for individuals with IDD. Comparable in serving IDD populations with social and skill-building programming, but operates at vastly larger scale and is centered on athletic competition.
• The Arc: National IDD advocacy and services organization providing life-skills, employment, and community-based programming for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable in target population and services, but at a national scale rather than a single-site ranch model.
• Easterseals: Large national nonprofit providing disability and IDD services including life-skills training, employment support, and therapeutic programs. Comparable in mission and target population but operates at vastly greater scale across multiple states, making it a broad incumbent in the same service category.
• Best Buddies International: National nonprofit serving people with IDD through employment, leadership, and social-inclusion programs. Comparable in mission (employment, social skills, independence for IDD participants) but at national scale with a different delivery model.

Others

• PATH International (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship): Professional credentialing and member organization for equine-assisted therapy and therapeutic riding centers. Comparable only as an adjacent ecosystem enabler for Westonwood's Equine Program rather than a direct operating competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/westonwoodranch
• Instagraminstagram.com/westonwoodranch
• Xx.com/WestonwoodRanch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/westonwood-ranch-inc

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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