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PO BOX 54070
Phoenix AZ 85078-4070
Phoenix AZ | IRS ruling year: 1998 | EIN: 86-0887696
OFFERING CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS & THEIR FAMILIES RUSTIC, ARIZONA RANCH STYLE CAMP & RETREAT OFFERING CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS & THEIR FAMILIES RUSTIC, ARIZONA RANCH STYLE CAMP & RETREAT EXPERIENCES ENHANCED BY PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO FOSTER NURTURING INTERACTIONS BETWEEN CAMPERS & ANIMALS AT THE RANCH.
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This charity's score is 100%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.
This overall score is calculated entirely from a single beacon score: 100% Accountability & Finance. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.
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The IRS is significantly delayed in processing nonprofits' annual tax filings (Forms 990). As a result, the Accountability & Finance score for The Whispering Hope Ranch Foundation is outdated and the overall rating may not be representative of its current operations. Please check with the charity directly for any questions you may have.
The Whispering Hope Ranch Foundation has earned a 100% for the Accountability & Finance beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.
This Accountability & Finance score represents IRS Form 990 data up until FY 2019, which is the most recent Form 990 currently available to us.
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Not ApplicableBoard Composition - 14/14 - 25/25 ptsBoard Composition - 14/14 - 25/25 pts
Charity Navigator looks for at least 3 board members, with more than 50% of those members identified as independent (not salaried).
The presence of an independent governing body is strongly recommended by many industry professionals to allow for full deliberation and diversity of thinking on governance and other organizational matters.
Source: IRS Form 990
Independent Audit or Financial Review - Has Audit/Review - 20/20 ptsIndependent Audit or Financial Review - Has Audit/Review - 20/20 pts
An Audit, Review, or Compilation provides important information about financial accountability and accuracy. Organizations are scored based on their Total Revenue Amount:
| Total Revenue Amount | Expectation to Receive Credit |
|---|---|
| $1 million or higher | Expected to complete an audit |
| $500,000 - $1 million | Expected to complete an audit, review, or compilation |
| Less than $500,000 | No expectation (removed from scoring methodology) |
Source: IRS Form 990
Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsConflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a conflict of interest policy on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy protects the organization and by extension those it serves, when it is considering entering into a transaction that may benefit the private interest of an officer, director and/or key employee of the organization.
Source: IRS Form 990
Board Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 ptsBoard Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks to confirm on the Form 990 that the organization has this process in place as an accountability and transparency measure.
An official record of the events that take place during a board meeting ensures that a contemporaneous document exists for future reference.
Source: IRS Form 990
Document Retention and Destruction - Listed - 3/3 ptsDocument Retention and Destruction - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a document retention and destruction policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy establishes guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents. These guidelines foster good record keeping procedures that promote data integrity.
Source: IRS Form 990
Whistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsWhistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a whistleblower policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy outlines procedures for handling employee complaints, as well as a confidential way for employees to report financial or other types of mismanagement.
Source: IRS Form 990
Website - Listed - 3/3 ptsWebsite - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for a website on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency metric.
Nonprofits act in the public trust and reporting publicly on activities is an important component.
Source: IRS Form 990
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 3.34% - 15/15 ptsLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 3.34% - 15/15 pts
The Liabilities to Assets Ratio is determined by Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets (most recent 990). This ratio is an indicator of an organization’s solvency and/or long-term sustainability.
| Liabilities to Assets Ratio | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| Less than 50% | Full Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Partial Credit |
| 60% or more | No Credit |
Source: IRS Form 990
Program Expense Ratio - 86.47% - 25/25 ptsProgram Expense Ratio - 86.47% - 25/25 pts
The Program Expense Ratio is determined by Program Expenses divided by Total Expense (average of most recent three 990s). This measure reflects the percent of its total expenses a charity spends on the programs and services it exists to deliver.
| Program Expense Percentage | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| 70% or higher | Full Credit |
| 60% - 69.9% | Partial Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Zero Points for Program Expense Score |
| Below 50% | Zero Points for Both Program Expense AND Liabilities to Assets Scores |
Source: IRS Form 990
This chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990.
Presented here are up to five of this organization's highest compensated employees. This compensation data includes salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and is displayed exactly how it is reported to the IRS. The amounts do not include nontaxable benefits, deferred compensation, or other amounts not reported on Form W-2. In some cases, these amounts may include compensation from related organizations. Read the IRS policies for compensation reporting
Source: IRS Form 990 (page 7), filing year 2019
Below are some key data points from the Exempt Organization IRS Business Master File (BMF) for this organization. Learn more about the BMF on the IRS website
Activities:
Other health services (BMF activity code: 179)
Foundation Status:
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (BMF foundation code: 15)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
The Form 990 is a document that nonprofit organizations file with the IRS annually. We leverage finance and accountability data from it to form Encompass ratings. Click here to search for this organization's Forms 990 on the IRS website (if any are available). Simply enter the organization's name (The Whispering Hope Ranch Foundation) or EIN (860887696) in the 'Search Term' field.
Not Currently Scored
The Whispering Hope Ranch Foundation cannot currently be evaluated by our Impact & Results methodology because either (A) it is eligible, but we have not yet received data; (B) we have not yet developed an algorithm to estimate its programmatic impact; (C) its programs are not direct services; or (D) it is not heavily reliant on contributions from individual donors.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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The Whispering Hope Ranch Foundation reported its largest program on its FY 2019 Form 990 as:
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SINCE 1999, WHRF HAS PARTNERED WITH MORE THAN 50 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE TRANSFORMATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN, ADULTS AND FAMILIES LIVING WITH ANY TYPE OF PHYSICAL, MEDICAL, EMOTIONAL ... (More)
SINCE 1999, WHRF HAS PARTNERED WITH MORE THAN 50 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE TRANSFORMATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN, ADULTS AND FAMILIES LIVING WITH ANY TYPE OF PHYSICAL, MEDICAL, EMOTIONAL OR INTELLECTUAL CHALLENGE INCLUDING ABUSE AND NEGLECT, AUTISM, BEREAVEMENT TRAUMA, BRAIN INJURY, CANCER AND OTHER SERIOUS ILLNESSES, CEREBRAL PALSY, DOWN SYNDROME, HEART CONDITIONS, KIDNEY DISEASE, MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY, SPINA BIFIDA AND VISUAL IMPAIRMENT.THE ONLY ORGANIZATION OF ITS KIND IN ARIZONA WITH THE ONLY FULLY ACCESSIBLE CAMP FACILITY DESIGNED AND BUILT FROM THE GROUND UP SPECIFICALLY TO ACCOMMODATE CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, WHISPERING HOPE RANCH FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES BY PROVIDING RUSTIC, ARIZONA RANCH-STYLE CAMPS AND RETREATS WITH A DIFFERENCE-LOVING INTERACTIONS BETWEEN CAMPERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND ANIMALS THAT LIVE AT THE RANCH, MOST OF WHOM HAVE PHYSICAL ANOMALIES OR HAVE SUFFERED ILLNESS, INJURY, ABUSE OR ABANDONMENT OR LOSS OF A CAREGIVER.THE RANCH CAN ACCOMMODATE UP TO 164 INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, THEIR CAREGIVERS AND MEDICAL PERSONNEL PER NIGHT. FACILITIES INCLUDE 10 CAMPER CABINS WITH SPECIAL FEATURES SUCH AS WHEELCHAIR CHARGING STATIONS; A RENOVATED, FULLY ACCESSIBLE BUNKHOUSE WHICH ACCOMMODATES AN ADDITIONAL 36 CAMPERS; A WELLNESS CENTER WHERE MEDICAL PERSONNEL PROVIDE CARE TO THE CHILDREN THEY ACCOMPANY TO CAMP; AN ENCLOSED HORSEBACK RIDING ARENA WITH WHEELCHAIR MOUNTING RAMP AND ADAPTED SADDLES; A DINING/ACTIVITY RAMADA; MULTI-SPORT FIELD; A SPLASH PAD FOR COOLING OFF ON HOT SUMMER DAYS; AND, IMPORTANTLY, A CENTER FOR HUMAN-ANIMAL INTERACTION-ALL COMPLETELY ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN IN WHEELCHAIRS. THE FOUNDATION ACHIEVES EXCEPTIONALLY BROAD IMPACT IN THE AREAS OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BECAUSE IT OPERATES ON A PARTNERSHIP MODEL. THESE PARTNERS RECRUIT THE CAMP AND RETREAT PARTICIPANTS FROM AMONG THEIR OWN CLIENTS AND ARRANGE FOR SPECIALIZED CAREGIVERS TO ACCOMPANY THEM TO CAMP AS NEEDED. THE HIGHLY EXPERIENCED FOUNDATION STAFF WORKS CLOSELY WITH EACH ORGANIZATION TO CREATE A CAMP PROGRAM THAT SAFELY MEETS THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF THEIR CLIENTS, PROVIDING TRANSFORMATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN, ADULTS AND FAMILIES FACED WITH MYRIAD CHALLENGES.WHILE TRADITIONAL CAMP ACTIVITIES SUCH AS NATURE HIKES AND ARCHERY TO CAMPFIRES AND CRAFTS ARE OFFERED, THE WHISPERING HOPE EXPERIENCE IS UNIQUE IN THE HEALING BOND THAT GROWS BETWEEN THE CAMPERS AND THE RANCH'S GENTLE ANIMALS. LIKE THE CAMPERS, MANY OF THE ANIMALS LIVE WITH CHALLENGES. SOME HAVE BEEN RESCUED FROM ABUSE OR ABANDONMENT. OTHERS WERE BORN WITH PHYSICAL ANOMALIES, CONTRACTED ILLNESS OR WERE INJURED. THE ESSENCE OF THE WHR EXPERIENCE IS: *THE CONNECTION THAT HAPPENS BETWEEN A CHILD AND AN ANIMAL, BOTH OF WHOM HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS;*THE FEELING OF BELONGING WHEN FRIENDSHIPS ARE FORMED WITH OTHERS WHO FACE SIMILAR CHALLENGES; *AND THE SENSE OF COMMUNITY FORGED AMONG CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND A MULTITUDE OF MEDICAL PERSONNEL, CAREGIVERS AND VOLUNTEERS, THAT EXTENDS WELL BEYOND OUR BORDERS, ENRICHING AND IMPROVING THE HEALTH AND VITALITY OF OUR COMMUNITY AT LARGE. AT WHISPERING HOPE RANCH, DIFFERENCES ARE ACCEPTED, EVEN CELEBRATED, WHETHER HUMAN OR ANIMAL. (Less)
The Whispering Hope Ranch Foundation cannot currently be evaluated by our Culture & Community methodology because we have not received data from the charity regarding its Constituent Feedback or Equity Practices strategies.
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The Whispering Hope Ranch Foundation cannot currently be evaluated by our Leadership & Adaptability methodology because we have not received data from the charity regarding its leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes.
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