Idaho Organization Of Resource Councils

What Idaho Organization Of Resource Councils does

The Idaho Organization of Resource Councils (IORC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit grassroots organizing entity headquartered in Boise, Idaho, founded in 2012. It operates as the Idaho state affiliate of the Western Organization of Resource Councils (WORC), a seven-state regional network, and is governed by member councils across the state. Its mission is to empower frontline communities—farmworkers, Latinx, immigrant, and Indigenous populations—through community organizing, leadership development, and civic engagement on issues including pesticide safety, labor protections, food sovereignty, and immigrant rights.

IORC's programmatic surface consists of regional member chapters (e.g., the Treasure Valley-based IOLC, the Washington County chapter, Payette chapter, and the Visión 2C Resource Council in Canyon County), focused initiatives such as the Idaho Immigrant Resource Alliance (IIRA) and Project Milpa (food sovereignty), and the JJ Saldaña Heat and Smoke Relief Campaign addressing agricultural worker protections. Operational delivery is community-based and volunteer-driven; the organization does not operate a proprietary technology platform, software product, or AI system. Engagement channels include in-person member convenings, statehouse lobby days, coalition campaigns with the Idaho Conservation League and Sierra Club, and grassroots fundraising.

IORC's business model is membership- and donation-based. Revenue is generated through grassroots membership dues and tax-deductible donations; there is no commercial product, subscription, or fee-for-service stream. Headcount is small (estimated 1–10 employees), reflecting a lean organizational structure typical of community-organizing nonprofits. Its 2025 Strategic Plan emphasizes base-building, leadership development, and policy advocacy at the Idaho statehouse, including opposition to pesticide preemption legislation such as HB 301.

Name

Idaho Organization Of Resource Councils

Legal name

Idaho Organization of Resource Councils

Website

https://iorcinfo.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Idaho Organization of Resource Councils (IORC) is a Boise-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that empowers Idaho's farmworker, Latinx, immigrant, and Indigenous communities through grassroots organizing, leadership development, and policy advocacy on agricultural, labor, and food sovereignty issues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Advocacy Services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Organizations (BPAGAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Refugee, Migration & Displacement Support (BPAGABAH), Environmental Education & Outreach (BPAGAGAH)

Keywords

• Grassroots community organizing
• Farmworker advocacy
• Civic engagement
• Nonprofit advocacy
• Community leadership development

Headquarters

HQ city

Boise

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. Membership Dues: IORC generates revenue through membership programs where individuals can join as members of the organization to support its grassroots organizing campaigns and advocacy work.
2. Donations: The organization accepts donations from individuals and supporters to fund its campaigns, community organizing efforts, and advocacy work on behalf of farmworkers and Idaho communities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Idaho Organization of Resource Councils (IORC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit grassroots organization that empowers people to improve their communities through community organizing, leadership development, and civic engagement. It mobilizes members and frontline communities, especially farmworkers and Latinx/immigrant/Indigenous populations, to advocate for labor protections, pesticide safety, food sovereignty, clean energy, and responsible stewardship of Idaho's natural resources. The organization delivers advocacy campaigns, direct-aid programs, and coalition-based legislative organizing through its chapters and initiatives.

Product overview

IORC is a grassroots nonprofit organization (not a technology company) offering community organizing services, advocacy campaigns, and direct aid programs. Its core programs include: Visión 2C Resource Council (community chapter in Canyon County), the Idaho Immigrant Resource Alliance (immigrant/Latinx advocacy), Project Milpa (food sovereignty), the Heat and Smoke Relief Campaign (farmworker emergency aid), and a Grassroots Action Team for legislative advocacy. The organization does not offer technology products, SaaS platforms, or API-based services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community Organizing Services Grassroots organizing, leadership development, and civic engagement to build power for frontline communities including farmworkers in Idaho. Targeted at community members, farmworkers, and rural Idaho residents who want to participate in advocacy campaigns.
• Visión 2C Resource Council Community-driven social justice chapter focused on multicultural, multi-generational advocacy in Canyon County, Idaho. Targeted at Canyon County residents and Latinx community members, with a focus on protecting farmworkers from pesticide exposure and advocating for workers' rights.
• Idaho Immigrant Resource Alliance (IIRA) Alliance providing emergency aid, resources, and advocacy for Latinx, immigrant, and Indigenous communities in Idaho. Targeted at immigrant and farmworker families needing emergency assistance, translated resources, and food access support.
• Project Milpa Food sovereignty initiative sourcing and growing culturally relevant, non-GMO organic food for Idaho's Latinx community. Targeted at Latinx families facing food insecurity in Idaho's Treasure Valley region.
• JJ Saldaña Heat and Smoke Relief Fund Annual campaign providing emergency aid including water, cooling supplies, and protective equipment to farmworkers during extreme heat and wildfire smoke events. Targeted at outdoor farmworkers in Idaho exposed to extreme heat and wildfire smoke.
• Grassroots Action Team Legislative monitoring and advocacy team tracking Idaho statehouse bills and organizing member engagement. Targeted at IORC members and supporters who want to engage in state-level legislative advocacy on agriculture, food, climate, and energy issues.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successful advocacy against Senate Bill 1245 (Pesticide Immunity Bill) that would have stripped farmworkers' rights to hold pesticide manufacturers accountable
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

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

• Northwest Center for Alternatives to PesticidesflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 February 2024IORC issued a joint press release with NCAP opposing Senate Bill 1245 (Pesticide Immunity Bill). Both organizations testified before the Idaho Senate Commerce & Human Resources Committee and advocate together for stronger pesticide regulations and farmworker protections.
• Idaho Conservation LeagueflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 February 2024IORC joined with Idaho Conservation League in issuing a joint press release opposing the Pesticide Immunity Bill (SB 1245) that would shield pesticide manufacturers from lawsuits.
• Idaho Trial Lawyers AssociationflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 February 2024IORC joined with Idaho Trial Lawyers Association in issuing a joint press release opposing the Pesticide Immunity Bill (SB 1245) that would eliminate farmworkers' ability to participate in lawsuits against pesticide manufacturers.
• Intermountain Fair Housing CouncilmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 October 2020Visión 2C Resource Council (IORC chapter) joined with Intermountain Fair Housing Council, ACLU of Idaho, and Immigrant Justice Idaho to submit joint comments to the Idaho State Department of Agriculture regarding proposed pesticide rule changes.
• Community Council of IdahomajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2020IORC joined with Community Council of Idaho and other organizations to call on Idaho officials to provide adequate resources and protections for farmworkers during COVID-19, including translated information and PPE.
• ACLU of IdahomajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2020IORC co-signed a letter with ACLU of Idaho calling on state officials to protect farmworkers during COVID-19 by providing translated safety information, testing access, and food assistance in multiple languages.
• Immigrant Justice IdahomajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2020IORC partnered with Immigrant Justice Idaho to advocate for language-accessible resources and protections for immigrant workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Western Organization of Resource CouncilscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIORC is affiliated with the Western Organization of Resource Councils (WORC), a regional network of grassroots organizations. WORC provides administrative support, training programs (Principles of Community Organizing), and assists IORC during leadership transitions. IORC participates in WORC campaigns including oil and gas advocacy and coordinates regional organizing efforts.
• Vision 2C Resource CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVision 2C Resource Council (V2C) is a local chapter of IORC focused on community-driven social justice that is multi-generational, multicultural, and representative of Canyon County. The chapter was launched in February 2020 and focuses on protecting farmworkers from pesticide exposure and advocating for workers' rights.
• Idaho Immigrant Resource AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Idaho Immigrant Resource Alliance (IIRA/Alianza de Recursos Para Inmigrantes de Idaho) is a service-based team under IORC that provides emergency aid, resources, and support to Idaho's farmworker and immigrant community. Founded in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, IIRA operates Project Milpa for food sovereignty and the JJ Saldana Heat and Smoke Relief Fund.
• Idaho Interfaith Roundtable Against HungermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIORC joined with Idaho Interfaith Roundtable Against Hunger (IIRAH) as part of a coalition to exempt groceries from state sales tax and advocate for food security policies. Both organizations also collaborated on Farm Bill advocacy.
• Idaho Farmers Market AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIORC partnered with Idaho Farmers Market Association as part of the coalition to exempt groceries from sales tax, supporting local farmers and food producers.
• Idaho Hunger Relief Task ForceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIORC joined the Idaho Hunger Relief Task Force as part of a coalition to exempt groceries from sales tax, working to increase food access and affordability for Idahoans.
• Idaho Conservation LeaguemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIORC partners with Idaho Conservation League on climate and energy campaigns, including hosting joint Solar Comment Writing Workshop and collaborating on net metering advocacy.
• Sierra Club of IdahomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIORC collaborates with Sierra Club of Idaho on climate and energy organizing, including hosting joint Solar Comment Writing Workshop to advocate for customer-generated renewable energy.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• United Farm Workers (UFW): National farmworker labor advocacy organization operating at significantly larger scale; comparable mission on farmworker labor protections, pesticide safety, and immigration advocacy but with a national footprint and union structure.
• Idaho Trial Lawyers Association: Idaho professional association that partnered with IORC on the Pesticide Immunity Bill opposition; comparable as a coalition peer with overlapping interests in preserving legal accountability for pesticide harms.

Emerging players

• Food Policy Action: National food-policy advocacy organization tracking legislators on food and farm issues; thematically comparable to IORC's Agriculture & Food Campaign but with a federal lobbying focus rather than state-level grassroots organizing.

Direct peers

• Visión 2C Resource Council: An IORC chapter operating as a multicultural social-justice organization in Canyon County; directly comparable as a peer community-organizing entity serving Latinx and farmworker populations in the same geography.
• ACLU of Idaho: State-level civil liberties affiliate that IORC has partnered with on farmworker COVID protections and pesticide rulemaking comments; shares the same advocacy and coalition-driven operating model on civil rights issues.
• Western Organization of Resource Councils (WORC): IORC's regional parent network; a federation of grassroots state organizations across the Western U.S. operating the same community-organizing model on agriculture, energy, and resource issues — directly comparable in structure, mission, and tactics.
• Idaho Immigrant Resource Alliance: Operates as a service-based program under IORC providing emergency aid and resources to immigrant communities; functionally a peer immigrant-advocacy organization with overlapping mission and constituency in Idaho.
• Idaho Conservation League: Idaho-based advocacy nonprofit that IORC regularly co-files press releases and coalition actions with on climate, energy, and pesticide issues; operates as a peer advocacy organization in the same state with overlapping climate and land-use agenda.
• Community Council of Idaho: Idaho-based community services organization co-signed IORC's COVID-19 farmworker protection letter; a comparable grassroots nonprofit working with immigrant and farmworker communities across the same geography.
• Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides: Regional pesticide-policy advocacy organization that co-authored IORC's opposition to SB 1245; directly comparable as a small advocacy nonprofit focused on agricultural chemical regulation and farmworker protections.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/id_immigrant_resource_alliance
• Xx.com/iorcinfo
• Facebookfacebook.com/IORCinfo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/idaho-organization-of-resource-councils-org

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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