Ben's Ranch Foundation

We believe that young people facing mental or emotional challenges can experience profound growth through work on farms, ranches, and exposure to animals and the outdoors. Our programs are designed to be affordable and accessible, offering an effective complement to traditional approaches to mental well-being.

Ben’s Ranch Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in central Indiana, dedicated to empowering teens facing mental health challenges. Through farm, ranch, and equine-assisted experiences, we connect young people with the healing power of nature in combination with hard work to help them build resilience, confidence and hope for a brighter future. Our work is made possible by the generosity of individuals, corporations, and foundations who share our vision of transforming adolescent lives. The foundation is named in honor of Ben, a young man whose time on a remote Wyoming ranch during what would have been his senior year of high school profoundly impacted his life. The peaceful surroundings, meaningful work, and connection with horses created a transformation in his troubled life, inspiring our mission to offer similar opportunities to others in need.