Facility profile Idaho
Elk Mountain Academy
Elk Mountain Academy is a christian therapeutic boarding school in Clark Fork, Idaho. It has operated since 2007.
About Elk Mountain Academy
One account dates its opening to 1994; other records give 2007.source It was moving back to its original Idaho campus, with all 19 students and 17 of 18 staff returning.source It moved back to Clark Fork, ID.source It appears to be a branch of Clearview Horizon.source
It celebrated 13th year of service.source It was located in Clark Fork, Idaho.source The minimum stay was 12 months.source
It was a member of NATSAP and National Association of Independent Schools.source
Survivor testimony
What people who lived or worked here say happened. Survivors' own words are published with their permission; forum accounts are what was posted publicly and are reported as claims, not findings.
Reported on survivor forums
Nonprofit tax filings
The yearly returns (IRS Form 990) of the nonprofit this program operates under, from the IRS through ProPublica's Nonprofit Explorer.
Elk Mountain Academy
EIN 82-0478366, Clark Fork, ID. Filed with the IRS as education, tax-exempt since 1996. Every filing on ProPublica's Nonprofit Explorer
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Paid to officers and directors | Assets at year end | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Form 990 | ||||
| 2023 | $7,816,824 | $7,086,414 | $245,932 | $3,395,205 | Form 990 |
| 2022 | $6,960,866 | $6,417,871 | $331,520 | $3,275,401 | Form 990 |
| 2021 | $5,953,511 | $5,889,748 | $481,294 | $3,054,366 | Form 990 |
| 2020 | $2,881,327 | $2,654,113 | $229,678 | $1,880,256 | Form 990 |
| 2019 | $2,327,263 | $2,423,602 | $167,938 | $834,655 | Form 990 |
| 2018 | $1,609,226 | $1,682,723 | $144,136 | $847,661 | Form 990 |
| 2017 | $1,136,537 | $1,122,741 | $146,552 | $485,518 | Form 990 |
| 2016 | $1,033,098 | $1,023,403 | $118,202 | $604,364 | Form 990 |
| 2015 | $981,170 | $946,566 | $116,176 | $481,350 | Form 990 |
Earlier years (14)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Paid to officers and directors | Assets at year end | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $1,006,935 | $1,040,106 | $116,349 | $544,076 | Form 990 |
| 2013 | $1,020,356 | $1,003,751 | $112,454 | $589,575 | Form 990 |
| 2012 | $1,221,235 | $1,201,903 | $0 | $698,045 | Form 990 |
| 2011 | $1,237,677 | $1,074,807 | $0 | $728,436 | Form 990 |
| 2010 | Form 990 | ||||
| 2009 | Form 990 | ||||
| 2008 | Form 990 | ||||
| 2007 | Form 990 | ||||
| 2006 | Form 990 | ||||
| 2005 | Form 990 | ||||
| 2004 | Form 990 | ||||
| 2003 | Form 990 | ||||
| 2002 | Form 990 | ||||
| 2001 | Form 990 |
Incidents on record
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May 2007 Criminal charge
In May 2007 a therapist at Elk Mountain Academy was arrested on three charges of sexual battery with a minor; the prosecutor said he admitted fondling a 16-year-old student, and he was fired after the school notified authorities.source
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November 28, 2007 Criminal charge
Louis Ladenburger, a former counselor at Elk Mountain Academy and former Catholic priest, pled guilty to an amended charge of aggravated assault against a minor.source
News coverage
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Seen 'n Heard, 8/1994
This August 1994 newsletter clipping provides industry updates on various special schools and adolescent programs, including announcements regarding summer travel study initiatives, administrative personnel awards, and facility updates from programs such as Mount Bachelor Academy, Three Springs Treatment Programs, and Elk Mountain Academy.
Staff
Administration
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Loretta Olding
Founder, Director of Admissions (1994-2007)source
Elsewhere in the industry
- Elk Creek Academy Admissions, 2007
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Carl Olding
Founder, Co-Founder (1994-2008)source
Elsewhere in the industry
- Gatehouse Academy Former Staff/Landlord
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Blake Miller
Program Directorsource
Notable staff
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Louis Ladenburger
Former counselor (2007)source
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Paula Riggs
Admissions Counselor and Directorsource
Elsewhere in the industry
- CEDU High School Admissions Director, 1997
- Wilderness Quest Director of Admissions, before 2009
- Casa Palmera Director of Admissions, 2009
- Wingate Wilderness Therapy Admissions, 2013
- Clearview Horizon Director of Admissions, 2019
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Mike Linderman
Clinical Director and Psychotherapistsource
Elsewhere in the industry
- the head of Cabinet Mountain Mental Health
- Clear View Therapist/Teacher, 2021
- Cabinet Mountain Mental Health Head
- Whispering Pines Founder
- Spring Creek Lodge Academy Former Supervised treatment of all children, Head of Cabinet Mountain Mental Health
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Cynthia Neste
Headsource
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Cyndi Gerstenberger
Headsource
Elsewhere in the industry
- Clearview Horizon Director of Nursing, 2017
- Monarch School Former Registered Nurse, Nurse (2011)
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Amanda Yoder
House Momsource
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Avalon McElhane
Accountingsource
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Barbi Flanders
Accountingsource
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Chuck Wright
Teachersource
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Clint Corey
Residential Staffsource
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Daniel Garman
Director of Student Affairssource
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David Belville
Overseer of Therapeutic Labor Crew (slave foreman)source
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Janice Knight
Therapistsource
Elsewhere in the industry
- Wilderness Quest Clinical Director
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Jodie Redding
Residential Directorsource
Elsewhere in the industry
- One Change Group Founder
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Julee McKee
House Counselorsource
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Kim Wright
Teachersource
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Mary Larkin
Counselorsource
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Matt Donahue
Instructor(?)source
Elsewhere in the industry
- Inner PathWorks Life Coach
- Life Designs Ranch Motivational Coach
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Shonna Kelso
Director of Academicssource
Documents
Woodbury Reports Mentions (7)
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Woodbury Reports, August 2013, P. 11: Elk Mountain Academy Woodbury Reports page -
Woodbury Reports, February 2007 (#150), P. 28: Elk Mountain Academy Woodbury Reports page -
Woodbury Reports, February 2008 (#162), P. 1: Elk Mountain Academy Woodbury Reports page -
Woodbury Reports, February 2008 (#162), P. 31: Elk Mountain Academy Woodbury Reports page -
Woodbury Reports, January 2008 (#161), P. 29: Elk Mountain Academy Woodbury Reports page -
Woodbury Reports, March 2009 (#175), P. 12: Elk Mountain Academy Woodbury Reports page -
Woodbury Reports, March 2010, P. 15: Elk Mountain Academy Woodbury Reports page
From the Unsilenced archive
9 documents about Elk Mountain Academy that Unsilenced collected and Kids Over Profits does not hold a copy of. They open on Unsilenced's Google Drive. Their folders: Clearview Horizon - Elk Mountain Academy, Elk Mountain Academy, INC. DBA Clearview Academy.
From SCIAD NET
1 document about Elk Mountain Academy that Kids Over Profits does not hold a copy of. SCIAD NET keeps it on Google Drive, where it opens.
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