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Eriks Ranch Inc

EIN 26-0456090 · Edina, MN

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak46 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ERIK'S RANCH, INC. PROVIDES SAFE AND UNEQUALED LIVING, WORKING, SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ENVIRONMENTS FOR YOUNG ADULTS WITH AUTISM, USING ITS GUIDING PRINCIPLES OF LIFELONG LEARNING, INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITY BUILDING AND BIDIRECTIONAL INTEGRATION THROUGH VOLUNTOURISM. WE'RE COMMITTED TO GIVING THESE INDIVIDUALS A REWARDING LIFE ON THEIR OWN TERMS, EXPERIENCING DIGNITY, COMPASSION AND THE JOY OF CONTINUING POSSIBILITY. AT ERIK'S RANCH, INC. PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD, AND SOMETIMES RIGHT NEXT-DOOR, STAY IN OUR ONE-OF-A-KIND GUEST ACCOMMODATIONS FOR BUSINESS AND PERSONAL TRAVEL. IT IS OUR GOAL TO PROVIDE OUR GUESTS WITH TOP-NOTCH CUSTOMER SERVICE, EXCEPTIONAL ACCOMMODATIONS, AND THE UNIQUE TOUCHES THAT ARE ONLY AVAILABLE IN A SMALLER SETTING. OUR MEMBERS PROUDLY LIVE AND WORK ON SITE-OFFERING BOUTIQUE STYLE ACCOMMODATIONS IN EDINA, MN, AND RANCH ACCOMMODATIONS IN LIVINGSTON, MT.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
-5.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 93%
Employees
34
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$69,150, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 46 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    2 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $1.4 million spent. ERIK'S RANCH IS A MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES LIVING, WORKING, SOCIAL, AND RECREATIONAL ENVIRONMENTS FOR ADULTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS IN MINNESOTA AND MONTANA. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE OUR MEMBERS WITH A REWARDING LIFE ON THEIR OWN TERMS, EXPERIENCING DIGNITY, COMPASSION, AND THE JOY OF CONTINUING POSSIBILITY. OUR MISSION IS ONLY POSSIBLE AND FULLY REALIZED BECAUSE OF THE GUESTS WHO STAY AND TOUR WITH US AT BOTH OUR GUEST RANCH IN MONTANA AND BOUTIQUE-STYLE HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS IN MINNESOTA. OUR GUESTS PROVIDE POSITIVE SOCIAL INTERACTIONS AND MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR MEMBERS, SUCH AS TOUR GUIDES, CONCIERGE STAFF, HISTORIANS, BAKERS AND MUCH MORE. THE OVERNIGHT DONATIONS FROM GUESTS STAYING WITH US ALLOW US TO FINANCIALLY SUSTAIN OUR MISSION AND PAY WAGES TO OUR MEMBERS AND TEAM OF LIFE PLAN COACHES WHO SUPPORT THEM. AS INDICATED, OUR MEMBERS ARE DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR GENERATING GUEST DONATIONS BY LEADING AND ASSISTING WITH A VARIETY OF TOURS. THESE TOURS, AVAILABLE TO OUR GUESTS AND THE PUBLIC, INCLUDE HORSEBACK RIDING, A WILDLIFE EXCURSION, HIKING TOURS, COCKTAIL TOURS, SEGWAY TOURS, LIMO TOURS, AND MORE. PROVIDING MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG ADULTS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM IS THE CORE OF OUR MISSION, AND THE INCOME GENERATED BY THESE TOURS IS VITAL TO OUR SUSTAINABILITY. ERIK'S RANCH IS A MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES LIVING, WORKING, SOCIAL, AND RECREATIONAL ENVIRONMENTS FOR ADULTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS IN MINNESOTA AND MONTANA. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE OUR MEMBERS WITH A REWARDING LIFE ON THEIR OWN TERMS, EXPERIENCING DIGNITY, COMPASSION, AND THE JOY OF CONTINUING POSSIBILITY. OUR MISSION IS ONLY POSSIBLE AND FULLY REALIZED BECAUSE OF THE GUESTS WHO STAY AND TOUR WITH US AT BOTH OUR GUEST RANCH IN MONTANA AND BOUTIQUE-STYLE HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS IN MINNESOTA. OUR GUESTS PROVIDE POSITIVE SOCIAL INTERACTIONS AND MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR MEMBERS, SUCH AS TOUR GUIDES, CONCIERGE STAFF, HISTORIANS, BAKERS AND MUCH MORE. THE OVERNIGHT DONATIONS FROM GUESTS STAYING WITH US ALLOW US TO FINANCIALLY SUSTAIN OUR MISSION AND PAY WAGES TO OUR MEMBERS AND TEAM OF LIFE PLAN COACHES WHO SUPPORT THEM. AS INDICATED, OUR MEMBERS ARE DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR GENERATING GUEST DONATIONS BY LEADING AND ASSISTING WITH A VARIETY OF TOURS. THESE TOURS, AVAILABLE TO OUR GUESTS AND THE PUBLIC, INCLUDE HORSEBACK RIDING, A WILDLIFE EXCURSION, HIKING TOURS, COCKTAIL TOURS, SEGWAY TOURS, LIMO TOURS, AND MORE. PROVIDING MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG ADULTS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM IS THE CORE OF OUR MISSION, AND THE INCOME GENERATED BY THESE TOURS IS VITAL TO OUR SUSTAINABILITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2008.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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