Byron Center, MI

HUGS FOR HORSES AND CHILDREN YOUTH RANCH INC

EIN 26-1894961

Health & Wellness Healing & Wellness Programs Children & youth

Mission

To encourage mental, emotional, physical, and social healing to hurting children and donated, unwanted, or rescued equines by allowing them to share in HOPE, UNDERSTANDING, GUIDANCE and SUPPORT in a no-cost, safe, Christian environment.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About HUGS FOR HORSES AND CHILDREN YOUTH RANCH INC

H.U.G.S. Ranch (Hugs For Horses and Children Youth Ranch Inc.) is a faith-based equine-assisted learning ministry in Byron Center, Michigan that pairs rescued or donated horses with children and families for mentorship and therapeutic activities. The ranch runs one-on-one and group Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL) programs for children ages 5–18, family sessions, women’s groups, youth/school team-building, and corporate team-building events. The organization was founded in 2006 and achieved 501(c)(3) status in 2008; it operates as a donor-funded, largely volunteer-powered program that offers most participant services free or by donation and has expanded programming and community support in recent years.

Notable achievements

501(c)(3) status since 2008

Established as a tax-exempt public charity in 2008, enabling the ranch to operate as a donor-funded ministry serving children and rescued equines.

Equine-Assisted Learning programs expanded

Developed multiple structured EAL offerings (individual 4-week sessions, family sessions, women’s groups, youth/school team building and corporate programs) that have been delivered consistently and promoted on the organization’s calendar and newsletters.

Operational scale and financial growth (recent years)

The organization has grown its operations and funding in the last 2–3 years, reporting substantial annual revenues and increased donor support which has enabled property improvements, facility donations (e.g., an arena), new therapy horses, and expanded programming.

At a glance

Total assets: $880K
Annual revenue: $378K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 26-1894961
Location: Byron Center, MI
Website: www.hugsranch.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Listed in national nonprofit databases and charity directories, confirming EIN registration and public 990 filing history.

Programs led by staff certified in Equine-Assisted Learning, and the ranch publicly highlights certifications and trained facilitators on its website.

Community and church partnerships with multiple local congregations and business sponsors that have supported facility projects and operating needs in 2024–2025.

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