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Sky Corral

EIN 26-3899466 · Bellvue, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak24 out of 100GovernanceFair64 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 41% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

SKY CORRAL SERVES AS A FAITH BASED RETREAT AND CONFERENCE CENTERFOR NONPROFIT, EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER FAITH-BASED GROUPS. SKY CORRAL PROVIDES A MULTIPURPOSE FACILITY IN A BEAUTIFUL INTIMATE SETTING FOR CHRISTIAN YOUTH GROUPS AND FAITH BASED NON PROFIT ADULT WELLNESS RETREATS TO CONNECT REFRESH AND TRANSFORM BY DISCUSSING GOD'S WORD IN THE MIDST OF GOD'S SPLENDOR. WE OPERATE A 105 ACRE NEAR WILDERNESS CAMP VENUE ON THE EDGE OF THE ARAPAHOE NATIONAL FOREST ABOVE FORT COLLINS CO.

Income
$328,335
Spending
$451,086
Spent on programs
42%
Reserves
0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 65%
Employees
1
Volunteers
125

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: 24 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 37% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    41% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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. $186,987 spent. RETREAT REVENUE The Ranch provided accommodations to Young Life Northern Colorado from 1/19-20/24. This included the venue for their retreat overnight accommodations for 25 guests. The Ranch provided accommodations to Ascent Project Womens Group on 3/2/24. This included the venue for their meeting for 35 guests. The Ranch provided accommodations to Vintage City Mens Retreat from 4/11-14/24. This included the venue for their retreat overnight accommodations for 45 guests. The same group returned 10/10-12/24 with 45 guests. The Ranch provided accommodations to Antioch Church Womens Group from 4/19-20/24. This included the venue for their retreat overnight accommodations for 45 people. The Ranch provided accommodations to Living Grace Baptist Church from 5/3-4/24. This included the venue for their retreat overnight accommodations for 15 guests. The Ranch provided accommodations to Julio Martinez/Disc Golf Group from 5/10-12/24. This included the venue for their retreat overnight accommodations for 15 guests. The Ranch provided accommodations to Hope House from 5/26-27/24. This included the venue for their retreat overnight accommodations for 10 guests. The Ranch provided accommodations to Wet Hot American Thumber Disc Golf Tournament for 40 people from 6/1-2/24. This included the venue for their retreat overnight accommodations for 12 guests. The Ranch provided accommodations to Camp For Change from 6/6-9/24. This included the venue for their retreat overnight accommodations for 28 people. The same group returned 6/27-30/24 with 22 guests. The Ranch provided accommodations to Two Rivers Church High School Retreat from 6/10-13/24. This included the venue for their retreat overnight accommodations for 26 guests. The Ranch provided accommodations to Vintage City Youth Group from 6/20-23/24. This included the venue for their retreat overnight accommodations for 55 guests. The Ranch provided accommodations to Calvary South Denver Youth Group 7/5-8/24. This included the venue for their retreat overnight accommodations for 23 people. The Ranch provided accommodations to Camp Goodbuddy set-up crew from 7/12-13/2024. This included the venue for their retreat overnight accommodations for 5 guests. The Ranch provided accommodations to Camp Goodbuddy from 7/14-18/2024. This included the venue for their retreat overnight accommodations for 59 guests. The same group returned 7/19-23/24 with 52 guests, and 7/24-28/24 with 5 guests. The Ranch provided accommodations to the LOCO Think Tank on 7/25/24. This included the venue for their meeting for 34 guests. The Ranch provided accommodations to Timberline Church Youth from 7/30-8/2/24. This included the venue for their retreat overnight accommodations for 48 guests. The same group returned 8/5-8/24 with 50 guests. The Ranch provided accommodations to Finally Home 8/17/24. This included the venue for their meeting for 31 guests. The Ranch provided accommodations to Faith Church Fort Collins on 8/20/24. This included the venue for their meeting for 25 guests. The Ranch provided accommodations to Timberline Church Windsor Men from 8/23-25/24. This included the venue for their retreat overnight accommodations for 38 guests. The Ranch provided accommodations to the LOCO Think Tank on 7/27/24. This included the venue for their meeting for 36 guests. The Ranch provided accommodations to Camino de Vida Church from 8/30-9/1/24. This included the venue for their retreat overnight accommodations for 38 guests. The Ranch provided accommodations to Genesis Project Mens Retreat from 9/20-22/24. This included the venue for their retreat overnight accommodations for 43 guests. The Ranch provided accommodations to Boulder Valley Christian Church Women from 10/24-27/24. This included the venue for their retreat overnight accommodations for 25 guests. The Ranch provided accommodations to Ascent Project Mens Group on 11/2/24. This included the venue for their meeting for 18 guests. The Ranch provided accommodations to Heritage Christian Boys Basketball Team from 11/8-10/24. This included the venue for their retreat overnight accommodations for 20 guests.

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 November 6, 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 August 2009.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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