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Human Services : Youth Development, Shelter, and Crisis Services

Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch

Rescue, Mentor, Hope, Empower.

one star

69.47

19344 Innes Market Road Bend, OR 97703
tel: (541) 330-0123   Web Site
EIN: 91-1821187

Board Leadership
Shawn Clark
Board President

CEO
Troy Meeder
Chief Executive Officer, Founder

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 69.47 one star
  Financial 79.52 two stars
  Accountability & Transparency 62.00 one star
This rating was published 06/01/2020 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch (CPYR) exists to Rescue the Equine, Mentor the Child, offer Hope for the Family and Empower the Ministry. They provide a safe and positive experience for children and families to learn about the saving hope of Jesus Christ in an authentic western environment. Currently, Crystal Peaks serves between four to five thousand visitors a year with 25-30 horses rescued from violent abuse or life threatening neglect. Although the primary focus of the ranch is to serve disadvantaged children, the program is available for any child. The only true prerequisite for kids visiting the ranch is that they WANT to participate. A desire to come is an indication of a heart willing to try. It is from this willingness that broken hearts and lives can be led toward healing.

Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch (CPYR) exists to Rescue the Equine, Mentor the Child, offer Hope for the Family and Empower the Ministry. They provide a safe and positive experience for children and families to learn about the saving hope of Jesus Christ in an authentic western environment. Currently, Crystal Peaks serves between four to five thousand visitors a year with 25-30 horses rescued from violent abuse or life threatening neglect. Although the primary focus of the ranch is to serve disadvantaged children, the program is available for any child. The only true prerequisite for kids visiting the ranch is that they WANT to participate. A desire to come is an indication of a heart willing to try. It is from this willingness that broken hearts and lives can be led toward healing.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
Total in 2019
Number of patient visits
3,200
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Financial

two stars

79.52

Accountability & Transparency

one star

62.00

This rating was published 06/01/2020 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 74.6%
  Administrative Expenses 9.9%
  Fundraising Expenses 15.3%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.17
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 4.11
  Program Expenses Growth -2.6%
  Liabilities to Assets 2.2%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch (OR) 69.47 one star
A Place Called Home (CA) 95.52 four stars
Futures and Options (NY) 91.17 four stars
Rancho Cielo Youth Campus (CA) 88.14 three stars
National FFA Foundation (IN) 86.30 three stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $1,558,453
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $12,764
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $1,571,217
   Program Service Revenue $55,654
Total Primary Revenue $1,626,871
   Other Revenue $50,431
TOTAL REVENUE $1,677,302
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $1,097,888
   Administrative Expenses $131,781
   Fundraising Expenses $214,978
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $1,444,647
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $232,655
   
Net Assets $6,028,310

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Equine Rescue $329,366 30.0%
Child/Staff Sessions $296,430 27.0%
Family Support Programs $252,514 23.0%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-12 06/01/2020 69.47 one star
2017-12 12/21/2018 70.49 two stars
2016-12 06/01/2018 69.59 one star
2015-12 10/01/2016 70.05 two stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 72.77 two stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-12 11/01/2015 72.90 two stars
2013-12 12/22/2014 72.81 two stars
2013-12 09/01/2014 70.01 two stars
2012-12 06/01/2013 68.42 one star

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 91-1821187
Name in IRS Master File CRYSTAL PEAKS YOUTH RANCH CO
NTEE Code I21
NTEE Classification Delinquency Prevention
NTEE Type Crime, Legal-Related
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (994) Described in section 170(b)1)(a)(vi) of the Code
(349) Other youth organization or activities
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
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).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date October, 1997
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • December, 2017
  • December, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$84,000 5.81% Kenneth Meeder CEO

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch (OR) 69.47 one star
Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade (FL) 88.59 three stars
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound (WA) 91.64 four stars
Friends of the Children - Seattle (WA) 90.58 four stars
YouthBuild USA (MA) 85.77 three stars

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Charity Contact Info

Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch
19344 Innes Market Road
Bend, OR 97703
tel: (541) 330-0123
EIN: 91-1821187

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Board Leadership

Shawn Clark
Board President

CEO

Troy Meeder
Chief Executive Officer, Founder

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