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APPLEJACKS RANCH

Gilbert, AZ · EIN 853795346 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Micro (<$100K) · www.applejacksranch.org
revenue
$24K
expenses
$472
net assets
$24K
employees
0
volunteers
30
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

Therapeutic Educational and Housing Services for Sex Trafficking Survivors

profile · synthesized from sources

Applejack's Ranch is an Arizona-based nonprofit supporting survivors of trafficking and exploitation through trauma-informed programs focused on healing, self-efficacy, and prevention. The organization provides direct services including emergency financial assistance, mentorship, education, and equine therapy referrals, primarily serving youth and at-risk individuals in the Cottonwood/Verde Valley region. Its long-term vision includes establishing a permanent ranch-based center for holistic, community-driven support.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $0
    New Organization - raising funds and building teams to support programs for Therapy, Education, and Housing
  2. #2 $0
    New Organization - raising funds and building teams to support programs for Therapy, Education, and Housing
named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Equine Therapy
Referral and scholarship program connecting clients with equine therapy providers in Northern Arizona as a form of experiential healing and trust-building
FLEX (Funding Lived Experiences)
Provides emergency financial assistance for survivors of abuse and exploitation to cover needs such as rent, utilities, transportation, groceries, therapy, and self-care, filling gaps when other resources are unavailable
First Fellowship
Survivor sponsorship program offering mentorship, wrap-around services, emergency funds, and career/education development to help individuals achieve milestones like housing, employment, and education after leaving exploitative situations
Fostering Resiliency Initiative
Comprehensive public health–informed program with three pillars: Youth Program (mentorship and advocacy), Parent Pathways (support and psychoeducation for caregivers), and REACH Training (community-wide trafficking prevention education)
Hybrid Learning Collaborative
Trauma-informed micro-school for youth under 21, offering credit recovery, high school diplomas, and vocational certifications through a blend of online learning and in-person support at the Cottonwood Resource Center
activities · 9 groups

what they do

  • Youth Foster Care Transition Support 8 activities
    • Educational and Therapeutic Group Sessions
      Holds small trainings, one-on-one sessions, and educational, mentorship, and art groups, including youth expressive therapy groups. Provides social-emotional and psychoeducation for foster parents, and career and educational development.
    • Educational and Therapeutic Group Sessions
      Holds small trainings, one-on-one sessions, and educational, mentorship, and art groups, including youth expressive therapy groups. Provides social-emotional and psychoeducation for foster parents, and career and educational development.
    • Fostering Resiliency Program
      Supports youth in the foster system through mentorship, one-on-one guidance, and small group community, and assists foster parents and caregivers with training, psychoeducation, and mentorship to navigate parenting youth with histories of trauma, trafficking, or risk of exploitation through its Fostering Resiliency program.
    • Fostering Resiliency Program
      Supports youth in the foster system through mentorship, one-on-one guidance, and small group community, and assists foster parents and caregivers with training, psychoeducation, and mentorship to navigate parenting youth with histories of trauma, trafficking, or risk of exploitation.
    • Fostering Resiliency Program
      Supports youth in the foster system through mentorship and small group community, and assists foster parents and caregivers with training, psychoeducation, and mentorship to navigate parenting youth with histories of trauma, trafficking, or risk of exploitation.
    • Fostering Resiliency Program
      Supports youth in the foster system through mentorship, one-on-one guidance, and small group community, and assists foster parents and caregivers with training, psychoeducation, and mentorship to navigate parenting youth with histories of trauma, trafficking, or risk of exploitation through its Fostering Resiliency program.
    • Youth and Family Support Services
      Provides education and support services for youth and families, including small trainings, one-on-one sessions, educational, mentorship, and art groups, and youth expressive therapy groups. Also offers social-emotional and psychoeducation for foster parents, and career and educational development.
    • Youth and Family Support Services
      Expands access to education and support services for youth and families, including small trainings, one-on-one sessions, educational, mentorship, and art groups, and youth expressive therapy groups.
  • Child Trafficking Survivor Support 8 activities
    • Parent Pathways Program
      Provides peer support, psychoeducation, advocacy, and emergency financial assistance to parents of youth impacted by or at risk of trafficking through the Parent Pathways Program, supporting successful family reunifications, preventing homelessness, and equipping caregivers with tools and resources.
    • Parent Pathways Program
      Provides peer support, psychoeducation, advocacy, and emergency financial assistance to parents of youth impacted by or at risk of trafficking through the Parent Pathways Program, which has supported successful family reunifications, prevented homelessness, and equipped caregivers with tools and resources.
    • Parent Pathways Program
      Provides peer support, psychoeducation, advocacy, and emergency financial assistance to parents of youth impacted by or at risk of trafficking, supporting successful family reunifications, preventing homelessness, and equipping caregivers with tools and resources.
    • Parent Pathways Program
      Provides peer support, psychoeducation, advocacy, and emergency financial assistance to parents of youth impacted by or at risk of trafficking through the Parent Pathways Program, supporting successful family reunifications, preventing homelessness, and equipping caregivers with tools and resources.
    • Parent Pathways Program
      Provides peer support, psychoeducation, advocacy, and emergency financial assistance to parents of youth impacted by or at risk of trafficking, supporting successful family reunifications, preventing homelessness, and equipping caregivers with tools and resources.
    • Youth Advocacy and Education
      Provides advocacy, mentorship, and educational opportunities for youth impacted by or at risk of trafficking, including those who are system-involved.
    • Youth Advocacy and Education
      Provides advocacy, mentorship, and educational opportunities for youth impacted by or at risk of trafficking, including those who are system-involved.
    • Youth Advocacy and Education
      Provides advocacy, mentorship, and educational opportunities for youth impacted by or at risk of trafficking, including those who are system-involved.
  • Community Garden Events & Tours 5 activities
    • Community Garden Events
      Organizes community events focused on garden plots.
    • Community Garden Plot Events
      Organizes community events focused on garden plots.
    • Community Garden Plot Events
      Organizes garden plot community events.
    • Community Garden Plot Events
      Organizes community events centered around garden plots.
    • Community Garden Plot Events
      Organizes garden plot community events to foster community engagement and well-being.
  • After-School Youth Development Programs 5 activities
    • Cottonwood Resource Center Operation
      Operates the Cottonwood Resource Center, opened in early 2025, providing a safe space for youth with amenities like a craft room, study areas, and a lunch space.
    • Cottonwood Resource Center Operation
      Operates the Cottonwood Resource Center, opened in early 2025, which provides a safe space for youth with amenities such as a craft room, study areas, and a lunch space.
    • Cottonwood Resource Center Operation
      Operates the Cottonwood Resource Center, opened in early 2025, providing a safe space for youth with amenities like a craft room, study areas, and a lunch space.
    • Cottonwood Resource Center Operation
      Operates the Cottonwood Resource Center, a safe space for youth with amenities like a craft room, study areas, and a lunch space, which opened in early 2025.
    • Cottonwood Resource Center Operation
      Operates the Cottonwood Resource Center, opened in early 2025, offering a safe space for youth with amenities such as a craft room, study areas, and a lunch space.
  • Basic Needs Provision for Youth and Families 4 activities
    • Emergency Financial Assistance (FLEX Program)
      Provides financial assistance through its FLEX program for emergency transportation, groceries, rent, utilities, and other needs, particularly for individuals who have experienced abuse and/or exploitation, when other resources are unavailable.
    • FLEX Financial Assistance Program
      Provides timely financial assistance through its FLEX program for emergency transportation, groceries, rent, utilities, and other needs to individuals who have experienced abuse and/or exploitation, facilitating healing and self-sufficiency.
    • FLEX Financial Assistance Program
      Provides timely financial assistance through its FLEX program for emergency transportation, groceries, rent, utilities, and other needs to individuals who have experienced abuse and/or exploitation, especially when other resources are unavailable.
    • FLEX Financial Assistance Program
      Provides timely financial assistance through its FLEX program for emergency transportation, groceries, rent, utilities, and other needs to individuals who have experienced abuse and/or exploitation, when other resources are unavailable.
  • Equine Therapy Access Support 4 activities
    • Equine Therapy Referrals and Scholarships
      Provides referrals, equipment, and scholarships for equine therapy programs in Northern Arizona to clients, and offers scholarships and program referrals for equine therapy providers in the region.
    • Equine Therapy Referrals and Scholarships
      Provides referrals, equipment, and scholarships for equine therapy programs and providers in Northern Arizona to facilitate healing and self-sufficiency.
    • Equine Therapy Referrals and Scholarships
      Provides referrals, equipment, and scholarships for equine therapy programs in Northern Arizona to clients, supporting healing and well-being.
    • Equine Therapy Referrals and Support
      Provides referrals, equipment, and scholarships for equine therapy programs in Northern Arizona, specifically for its clients and other individuals.
  • Survivor Empowerment & Reintegration Services 4 activities
    • First Fellowship Program
      Operates the First Fellowship program, a survivor sponsorship program that provides sponsorship, emergency funds, wrap-around services, mentorship, and career/education development for individuals who have experienced exploitation and abuse to foster healing and self-efficacy.
    • First Fellowship Program
      Operates the First Fellowship program, a survivor sponsorship program that provides sponsorship, emergency funds, wrap-around services, mentorship, and career/education development for individuals who have experienced exploitation and abuse to foster healing and self-efficacy.
    • First Fellowship Program
      Operates the First Fellowship program, a survivor sponsorship program that provides sponsorship, emergency funds, wrap-around services, mentorship, and career/education development for individuals who have experienced exploitation and abuse to foster healing and self-efficacy.
    • First Fellowship Survivor Sponsorship Program
      Operates the First Fellowship program, providing sponsorship, emergency funds, wrap-around services, mentorship, and career/education development for individuals who have experienced exploitation and abuse to foster healing and self-efficacy.
  • Human Trafficking Awareness & Training 3 activities
    • REACH Training Program
      Engages community members, service providers, and stakeholders in trafficking prevention and response education through accessible online trainings via the REACH Training Program.
    • REACH Training Program
      Engages community members, service providers, and stakeholders in trafficking prevention and response education through accessible online trainings via the REACH Training Program.
    • REACH Training Program
      Engages community members, service providers, and stakeholders in trafficking prevention and response education through accessible online trainings via the REACH Training Program.
  • Uncategorized 11 activities
    • Agency Training and Technical Assistance
      Provides training and technical assistance to other agencies and organizations to expand or implement services for individuals who have experienced or are at risk of exploitation.
    • Agency Training and Technical Assistance
      Provides training and technical assistance to other agencies and organizations to expand or implement services for individuals who have experienced or are at risk of exploitation.
    • Community and Agency Training
      Provides programming for the community, youth, and parents, and offers training and technical assistance to other agencies and organizations to expand or implement services for individuals who have experienced or are at risk of exploitation.
    • Community and Agency Training and Technical Assistance
      Provides programming for the community, youth, and parents, and offers training and technical assistance to other agencies and organizations to expand or implement services for individuals who have experienced or are at risk of exploitation.
    • Equine Therapy Referrals and Scholarships
      Provides referrals, equipment, and scholarships for equine therapy programs in Northern Arizona to clients, supporting healing and well-being.
    • Hybrid Micro-School Operation
      Operates a hybrid micro-school that enables youth to recover high school credits and work towards vocational certificates and diplomas.
    • Hybrid Micro-School Operation
      Operates a hybrid micro-school that enables youth to recover high school credits and work towards vocational certificates and diplomas.
    • Hybrid Micro-School Operation
      Operates a hybrid micro-school that enables youth to recover high school credits and work towards vocational certificates and diplomas.
    • Youth and Family Prevention Programming
      Expands prevention programming and access to education and support services for youth and families across rural Arizona, including small trainings, one-on-one sessions, and educational, mentorship, and art groups.
    • Youth and Family Support Services
      Expands access to education and support services for youth and families, including prevention programming across rural Arizona.
    • Youth and Family Support Services
      Expands access to education and support services for youth and families, including prevention programming across rural Arizona.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$24K
Contributions & grants$24K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$472
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead100%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$24K
Cash$24K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$24K
Liquid reserves609.4 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021
relationships · 5

who they work with

  • Arizona State University (ASU) Partner — Collaborates to develop skill-based certifications for the Hybrid Learning Collaborative program.
  • Equine Therapy organizations in Northern Arizona Partner — Collaborates with local equine therapy organizations to provide services to youth.
  • Global Education Partner — Education partner for the Hybrid Learning Collaborative, providing a blend of online and in-person support.
  • Global Education Partner — Partners with Global Education for its hybrid micro-school, allowing youth to recover high school credits and work towards vocational certificates and diplomas.
  • lighthouse studio Partner — Aims to partner with lighthouse studio for art/expressive therapy mentorship.