— Finish What We Started

Building a Community Where
Everyone Belongs.

Tall Tales Ranch is creating a first-of-its-kind life-sharing community where adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities live independently, work with purpose, and build meaningful lives — alongside their neighbors.

$19M
RAISED
$4M
REMAINING
$23M
TOTAL PROJECT COST
83% Funded • $4M Needed to Fully Fund All Project Phases
More than $19 million has been raised through the generosity of individual donors, foundations, grants, Douglas County, and community partners. The final $4 million will help ensure Tall Tales Ranch welcomes its first residents fully funded and debt-free.
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— Learn More

Learn More About Tall Tales Ranch

Watch the story behind Tall Tales Ranch and see how this future community will create opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, work, and belong.

— The Challenge

The Future Shouldn't Be Uncertain

Across the country, adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities face limited housing options, high unemployment, and social isolation. Many remain dependent on aging caregivers — not by choice, but because viable alternatives simply do not exist.

“What happens when we're no longer here?”

Families ask this question in private, and they deserve a real answer.

Tall Tales Ranch exists to answer it — with dignity, permanence, and possibility.

Ross Mooney
Our Story
Meet Ross Mooney

Ross inspired the vision for Tall Tales Ranch and a future where adults with I/DD can live with purpose, connection, and belonging.

Read the Mooney Family Story →
7M+
Adults with I/DD in the U.S.
Face a severe shortage of appropriate, dignified housing options.
85%
Unemployment or Underemployment
Among working-age adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
700K+
Individuals on Waitlists
Many waiting years for appropriate services and support.
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Forward-Thinking Community
Designed around opportunity, inclusion, and lifelong connection for adults of all abilities.
— The Solution

A Community Designed for Belonging

Tall Tales Ranch is building an inclusive life-sharing community where adults of all abilities can live independently, develop meaningful relationships, and thrive as valued members of their community.

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28 Residences

Designed to serve 32 adults in a supportive, inclusive neighborhood.

Coffee Company

Providing workforce development, job training, and meaningful employment opportunities.

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The Peggy

A central gathering place for community events, learning, and connection.

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Life Skills Spaces

Supporting independence through practical learning and daily living experiences.

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Workforce Development

Helping residents prepare for employment and increased self-sufficiency.

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Outdoor Gathering Spaces

Encouraging recreation, wellness, and connection throughout the community.

More Than Housing
Tall Tales Ranch is creating a community where adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities can live, work, learn, and belong.
— Already Changing Lives

Even Before Opening Day

Tall Tales Ranch is already delivering impact — long before the first resident moves in. When given the opportunity, individuals don’t just participate. They thrive.

☕ Tall Tales Coffee Company
Real jobs, real skills, real wages. Our coffee trailer provides meaningful vocational experience and a visible role in the community for our ambassadors.
💼 Workforce Development
Job readiness training and placement support that helps adults with I/DD find and sustain employment in competitive community settings.
🏡 Life Skills Training
Independence, financial literacy, and daily living skills taught in real-world contexts — building lasting capability, not dependency.
🤝 Community Engagement
Connection and belonging are not optional extras — they are the core of our model. Social participation is built into everything we do.
Campaign Progress
$19,000,000
raised toward $23 million total project cost
83% Funded • $4M Needed
$23M
TOTAL PROJECT COST
$19M
RAISED TO DATE
$4M
REMAINING
Summer 2026
PLANNED GROUNDBREAKING
— Campaign Momentum

The Finish Line Is in Sight

The vision is becoming real. The final dollars don’t just complete the budget — they determine whether this community can fully deliver on its promise.

Early supporters and major donors have helped establish an extraordinary foundation for Tall Tales Ranch. Now comes the most important phase: bringing together the broader community of supporters who will help complete the vision and make it permanent for generations to come.

Help Complete the Vision

Help Fully Fund All Phases of Tall Tales Ranch

With $19 million raised toward a $23 million total project cost, Tall Tales Ranch is closer than ever to creating a permanent life-sharing community where adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities can live, work, and belong.

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