Your Donations Make a difference

 

Why donate to Idaho Youth Ranch?

Idaho Youth Ranch is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing vital programs for Idaho’s youth, including residential care, crisis shelter care, counseling & therapy, job training, adoption services & more, all for youth and families within Idaho.

Our thrift stores help fund our mission—your donations provide affordable goods, support the environment, and fund life-changing services for Idaho’s kids.

Your donation may be eligible for a federal and state tax deduction PLUS an additional Idaho state tax credit for 50% of the donated item's value.

For more details, download IRS Publication 526 Charitable Contributions
And learn more at State of Idaho Tax Commission

All donations provide hope for Idaho's youth.

Donations happily accepted

We gratefully accept a wide variety of donations. All donations directly fund programs and services for Idaho's Youth!

Donations can be brought to your local donation site. Hours may vary, find your closest location and our hours here.

We currently do not offer an at-home pickup service.

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Our stores & our vehicle center depend on generous community donations to support our mission. We are so grateful that you partner with us in our mission!

However, some items cannot be accepted (typically due to safety laws).

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Your Donation Impact!

Thanks to generous donors like you, Idaho Youth Ranch has helped transform the lives of thousands of youth facing trauma, crisis, and adversity. Every item and vehicle donated fuels programs that offer therapy, shelter, mentorship, and family services—empowering Idaho families and young people to build brighter futures. With your support, we nurture hope, healing and resilience to the youth who need it most. 

Children like Grace, Ethan, and Jacob are among the many whose lives have been touched by these vital services. Each donation makes a real and lasting impact. There are still so many young people in need of hope and healing—and your donation helps make that possible.

Want to see the difference your gift makes? Explore  real stories of transformation through Idaho Youth Ranch.

Thank you

More Ways To Donate!

Business Contributions

Business owners, you can invest in the future by donating your outdated, unwanted or excess inventory. Our Business Contributions Program gives Idaho businesses the opportunity to support our mission to serve Idaho's youth, and we are so grateful for our partnerships! 

To learn more, contact businesscontributions@youthranch.org

Round Up at the Register

Whenever you shop at Idaho Youth Ranch Thrift Stores, your purchases help to support life-changing programs, but you can make your donation go a little further by participating in the "Round Up" program. Simply round up the change of your transaction to the nearest dollar. We'll ask you at the register if you'd like to, and you guessed it, these Round Ups make a huge impact in our mission work!

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Donate A Vehicle

We accept a variety of cars, trucks, commercial and recreational vehicles. We also offer trade ins, consignment, clunker services, and sales.

One of our auto sales specialists will help you maximize your donation and maximize your tax benefits, we make the process both rewarding and easy. Give us a call at 208.375.7965.

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