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← HIGH SKY CHILDRENS RANCH

Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by HIGH SKY CHILDRENS RANCH.

Totals

Total revenue
$6,313,482
Total expenses
$6,428,271
Contributions and grants received
$3,548,366
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$2,188,313
Investment income
$107,230
Other revenue
$469,573
Total assets, end of year
$19,581,810
Total liabilities, end of year
$112,439
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$19,469,371
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$5,184,442
Management and general expenses
$1,077,467
Fundraising expenses
$166,362
Program service expenses (Part III)
$5,184,442

Program services were 80.7% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $551,750

  • 1d · Related organizations

    $666,328

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $2,330,288

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $18,505

  • 2a · Program service revenue: PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUES

    total $2,188,313 · related or exempt $2,188,313

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $117,431 · excluded $117,431

  • 4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds

    total $0

  • 5 · Royalties

    total $358,591 · excluded $358,591

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $0

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    other assets $10,201

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    other assets -$10,201

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total -$10,201 · related or exempt -$10,201

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $361,508

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $551,750

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $250,526

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $110,982 · excluded $110,982

  • 9c · Net income from gaming

    total $0

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total $0

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $0

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $0

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $0

  • 3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals

    total $0

  • 4 · Benefits paid to or for members

    total $0

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $205,461 · management and general $205,461

  • 6 · Compensation of disqualified persons

    total $0

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $2,832,512 · program services $2,423,559 · management and general $324,854 · fundraising $84,099

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $0

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $589,068 · program services $496,712 · management and general $79,678 · fundraising $12,678

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $228,017 · program services $181,745 · management and general $39,893 · fundraising $6,379

  • 11a · Fees: management

    total $0

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $0

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $39,090 · program services $8,336 · management and general $30,589 · fundraising $165

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $0

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $0

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $0

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $0

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $41,970 · program services $17,288 · management and general $297 · fundraising $24,385

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $85,433 · program services $57,209 · management and general $25,634 · fundraising $2,590

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $32,537 · program services $15,048 · management and general $8,261 · fundraising $9,228

  • 15 · Royalties

    total $0

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $840,234 · program services $693,688 · management and general $142,422 · fundraising $4,124

  • 17 · Travel

    total $129,127 · program services $116,088 · management and general $8,097 · fundraising $4,942

  • 18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials

    total $0

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $0

  • 20 · Interest

    total $0

  • 21 · Payments to affiliates

    total $0

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $872,106 · program services $698,469 · management and general $167,491 · fundraising $6,146

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $0

  • 24a · Other expenses: FOSTER CARE

    total $217,505 · program services $217,505

  • 24b · Other expenses: DIRECT HOUSEHOLD

    total $78,974 · program services $78,974

  • 24c · Other expenses: THERAPY SERVICES

    total $74,948 · program services $74,948

  • 24d · Other expenses: OTHER

    total $68,606 · program services $13,570 · management and general $43,876 · fundraising $11,160

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $92,683 · program services $91,303 · management and general $914 · fundraising $466

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $1,639,896 · end of year $1,898,907

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    end of year $341,899

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $50,000 · end of year $0

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $454,668 · end of year $258,197

  • 5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people

    end of year $0

  • 6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons

    end of year $0

  • 7 · Other notes and loans receivable

    end of year $0

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    end of year $0

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $85,784 · end of year $77,975

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $19,901,882

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $5,193,177

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $15,351,189 · end of year $14,708,705

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $2,199,341 · end of year $2,296,127

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    end of year $0

  • 13 · Investments: program-related

    end of year $0

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    end of year $0

  • 15 · Other assets

    end of year $0

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $196,718 · end of year $112,439

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $19,567,695 · end of year $19,100,196

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $16,465 · end of year $369,175

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

HIGH SKY CHILDREN'S RANCH IS DEDICATED TO HEALING ABUSED CHILDREN AND PROMOTING FAMILY WHOLENESS.

Activities or mission (Part I)

Campus and Community Foster Care: High Sky recruits and trains individuals and married couples to work with our children in need of foster care services. Children placed in foster care are between the ages of 0-18 and in need of a stable and healthy home environment throughout the Permian Basin. A maximum of six children can be placed in one of our Foster Homes. Each child has a personalized treatment plan, which includes therapeutic services if needed, educational supports, and programs for independent living. Additionally, all children attend public schools, and engage in community recreation and activities. Children in campus foster care are typically ages 4 to 15 and have a higher level of needs than those in the community.Teen Home/ General Residential Operations (GRO) Mabee Teen Home for Boys: High Sky values youth being able to remain in their home communities, however currently, all older youth with a higher acuity of needs are leaving the region to find appropriate placements.

  • Foster Care and Adoption - High Skys Foster Care program provides temporary care for children who have experienced trauma, abuse, or neglect. High Sky recruits, trains, and licenses families who are willing to open their hearts and homes to children in need. High Sky staff work closely with foster, adoptive, and kinship families to provide on-going training, resources, and continuous support.High Skys Foster Care program focused on providing high-quality services and creating a community of hope through foster care and adoption. In 2023, the Foster Care program licensed 38 foster and adoptive homes, cared for 59 youth, finalized 20 adoptions, and provided 7,587 days of service to children in foster care. In 2023, the Foster Care program also welcomed a newly licensed foster family to reside on-campus in the Carter Home to care for youth in foster care. 89% of the youth placed in High Skys foster and adoptive homes experienced successful discharges from their placements

    Expenses $1,728,022

  • Stay Together - The Stay Together Program offers comprehensive support and prevention services to families and youth within its 33-county service area, with a focus on empowering them through parenting and life/coping skills. The program caters to families with children aged 0-17 years (or older, if they are still attending high school), aiming to foster positive, healthy relationships. Through specialized curriculums, in-home visits, workshops, and a 24-hour crisis intervention hotline, the Stay Together Program provides preventive services at no cost to clients. Its goal is to equip families with the necessary tools for conflict resolution and family skills, enabling them to effectively navigate challenges.This program has remained adaptable and responsive to their clients needs and preferences. Since COVID, the Stay Together Program has continued to offer both in-person and virtual services to clients, affording clients increased flexibility with scheduling. The option to now serve clients virtually has offered flexible scheduling to clients while increasing staffing efficiencies within the program. In 2023, the Stay Together program served a total of 814 youth clients, serving on average 190 youth monthly. The Stay Together program also provided 100 community workshops through our 33-county service area. 75% of families participating in the Stay Together program showed an increase in at least one protective factor.

    Expenses $1,504,978

  • High Sky Emergency Shelter and Teen Boys Home - The Boys Teen Home offers a supportive and nurturing long-term placement for boys aged 13-17. In this home, specially trained caregivers provide trauma-informed care, practices, and behavioral interventions to meet the individual needs of each youth. The Teen Home focuses on creating a home-like atmosphere that allows the youth to experience normal teenage activities, develop life skills, and pursue employment opportunities, all while receiving comprehensive medical, behavioral, and mental healthcare support from dedicated Case Managers. This program has allowed High Sky to provide much-needed support and care for teen boys who have been removed from their homes by CPS. The Teen Home fills a crucial gap in our area, where long-term placements for teen boys with specialized needs are scarce. By recognizing this need and taking action, High Sky is working to ensure that these young individuals have a stable and nurturing environment where they can thrive and heal.High Sky Childrens Ranch operates an Emergency Shelter to provide temporary placement for children in foster care while long-term options are secured. The shelter welcomes children of all ages, ensuring that sibling groups can stay together during this challenging time. Caregivers in the shelter are trained in trauma-informed services to provide nurturing care, stability, and security. Alongside meeting basic needs, the shelter encourages age-appropriate recreational activities, and each child is assigned a Case Manager who oversees their medical, behavioral, and mental healthcare needs, as well as collaborates with schools to support their educational goals and academic progress.Through both campus programs, High Sky Childrens Ranch remains dedicated to offering a safe and caring environment for children in foster care, supporting their emotional wellbeing, personal growth, and overall development. In 2023, the Teen Boys Home provided 1,152 days of service to 9 youth in care, while the Emergency Shelter provided 1,069 days of service to 29 youth in care.

    Expenses $1,174,770

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Chelsey Rogers

    Executive Direc

    Total calculated
    $119,244
    From this org
    $119,244
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40
  • Janette Worcester

    Finance Dir.

    Total calculated
    $86,218
    From this org
    $86,218
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40
  • Phillip Knight

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Kari Dingler

    CHAIR ELECT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Cole Bryan

    Chairman

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Jared Blong

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Amanda Arnold

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Elizabeth Davenport

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Megan Brignon

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Haley Ragsdale

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Jessica Louder

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Casey Zachry

    Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Sherrie Carruth

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Marshall Eves

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Pam Cepero

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Lisa Borden

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Joe Gabarda

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Cody Oldham

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Whitney Smith

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Laura Earl

    PAST Chairman

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Shane Stokes

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Jose Gaona

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Amy Yenzer

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Kevin Fox

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Elizabeth W Davenport

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Holly Stroman

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Debra Westmoreland

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Clint Williamson

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Annabelle Gardaphe

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Katharine Kavanagh

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Zack Roybal

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Keri Vaught

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
21 October 2024
IRS schema version
2023v5.1
Source object
202422959349301822

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