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New Horizon Ranch Inc

EIN 37-1529096 · Rantoul, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood73 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE FAITH-BASED PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND BENEFITS THROUGH THE OPERATION OF AN EQUINE ASSISTED LEARNING FACILITY, INCLUDING SPECIFIC PROGRAMS THAT FACILITATE HOPE AND HEALING THROUGH THE UNIQUE EXPERIENCES OF A FARM ENVIRONMENT AND THE AMAZING HEALING POWER OF INTERACTION WITH HORSES. SUCH PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO ASSIST MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WHO FACE PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES AND DISABILITIES OR MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSES. OUR PURPOSE IS TO BENEFIT THESE INDIVIDUALS THROUGH EQUINE ASSITED ACTIVITIES AND THERAPIES.

Income
$264,077
Spending
$321,815
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
6.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
8
Volunteers
60
Highest pay
$59,906, president

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

Good: 73 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.5 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 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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

    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 (4)
  1. $57,819 spent. THERAPEUTIC RIDING IS SUPERVISED BY A PATH CERTIFIED RIDING INSTRUCTOR AND FOCUSES ON HORSEMANSHIP AND RIDING. RIDERS OF VARYING ABILITIES ARE ABLE TO ACHIEVE APPROPRIATE LEVELS OF INDEPENDENCE IN HORSEMANSHIP AND RIDING SKILLS. THE HORSE PROVIDES PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL STIMULATION THAT ENCOURAGES INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN RECREATION. THE INSTRUCTOR PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL ENRICHMENT IN AREAS SUCH AS SOCIAL SKILLS, COMMUNICATION, DECISION MAKING, SEQUENCING, RESPONSIBILITY, SELF-CONFIDENCE, BALANCE AND STRENGTH. COGNITIVE IMPROVEMENTS ARE ENCOURAGED AS RIDERS ARE ASKED TO FOLLOW DIRECTIONS, CUE THEIR HORSE, PLAY GAMES, AND LEARN BASIC HORSEMANSHIP.
  2. $46,256 spent. EQUINE ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY - THIS CLIENT DRIVEN, MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM IS CO-FACILITATED BY AN EQUINE SPECIALIST (TRAINED THROUGH THE EQUINE ASSISTED GROWTH AND LEARNING ASSOCATION) AND A LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL. EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AND INTERATIONS WITH HORSES ENCOURAGE TRUST, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP, PARTNERSHIP, COMMUNICATION AND CONFIDENCE. THE EXPERIENTIAL NATURE ALLOWS THE CLIENT TO OPEN UP ON HIS/HER OWN TIME FRAME TO HANDLE ANY MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS, CONCERNS OR ISSUES HE/SHE MIGHT FACE. THIS IS VERY EFFECTIVE WITH A VARIETY OF ISSUES INCLUDING COMMUNICATION, INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIP SKILLS, COPING SKILLS, ANGER MANAGEMENT, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, EATING DISORDERS AND MANY OTHERS. SESSIONS ARE DESIGNED TO ADDRESS EACH PARTCIPANT'S NEEDS AND GOALS ARE ESTABLISHED COLLABORATIVELY BY THE CLIENT AND TREATMENT TEAM.
  3. $124,890 spent. SUMMER DAY CAMP IS SHORT-TERM INTEGRATED EXPERIENCE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE CAMPERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND CAMPERS WITH TYPICAL NEEDS THE CHANCE TO BOND WITH ONE ANOTHER OVER THEIR COMMON LOVE FOR HORSES. THERE ARE SEVERAL DIFFERENT THEMED AND ABILITY OPTIONS TO MEET THE CAPABILITIES AND INTERESTES OF THE DIFFERENT CAMPERS. IN ADDITION TO LEARNING BASIC HORSEMANSHIP AND RIDING SKILLS, CAMPERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO EXPLORE PROBLEM SOLVING, COMMUNICATION, LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND HOW TO BETTER RELATE TO OTHERS (INCLUDING THOSE WITH DIFFERENT ABILITIES) WHILE DEVELOPING POSITIVE PERCEPTION OF SELF AND OTHERS.
  4. $2,313 spent. MINI LESSONS WITH MINIS - THIS STUDENT-CENTERED, NON-RIDING, MOBILE PROGRAM ALLOWS NHR TO PARTNER WITH LOCAL EDUCATORS TO CREATE AN ENGAGING EXPERIENTIAL PROGRAM WHERE THE MINIATURE HORSES VISIT THE SCHOOL TO HELP STUDENTS WITH SPECIFIC ACADEMIC OR CHARACTER SKILLS, BASED ON SUGGESTIONS FROM THE SCHOOL STAFF. WE BELIEVE THAT THE OPPORTUNITY TO INTERACT WITH THE MINIATURE HORSES WHILE REINFORCING AN EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT WILL NOT ONLY BE FUN AND MOTIVATIONAL BUT THE KINESTHETIC LEARNING APPROACH WILL ENABLE CHILDREN TO RETAIN MORE INFORMATION.

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 March 2007.

    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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