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New Life Ranch Inc

EIN 73-0736604 · Colcord, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF NEW LIFE RANCH IS TO PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST AND TO EQUIP BELIEVERS FOR MINISTRY. WE HAVE A SUMMER CAMP FOR YOUTH, FAMILY CAMPS AND HOST A VARIETY OF RETREATS.

Income
$9.7 million
Spending
$9.0 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
1.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 67%
Employees
454
Volunteers
384
Highest pay
$106,720, executive di

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: 75 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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: 92 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    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 (2)
  1. $6.7 million spent. SUMMER PROGRAMS - NEW LIFE RANCH HOSTS 9 WEEKS OF SUMMER PROGRAMMING INCLUSIVE OF OVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMP, DAY CAMPS, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY CAMP. SUMMER CAMP AT NEW LIFE RANCH IS INTENTIONALLY DESIGNED TO BE CHRIST CENTERED AND SCRIPTURALLY FOCUSED FOR CAMPERS FROM 2ND THRU 12TH GRADE. OUR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM RUNS CONCURRENT TO SUMMER CAMP FOR STUDENTS ENTERING 10TH THRU 12TH GRADE AND FOCUSES ON CHRIST-CENTERED LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE. SUMMER CAMPERS HAVE WEEK-LONG EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES RIDING HORSES, MOUNTAIN BIKING, ROCK CLIMBING, HIKING, TEAM BASED ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY WORSHIP AND BIBLE STUDY. ANOTHER FOCUS IS ON RELATIONSHIP BUILDING WITH PEERS, COUNSELORS AND ULTIMATELY JESUS CHRIST. THE GOAL IS TO UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE AND STRENGTH OF LIVING LIFE IN COMMUNITY WITH OTHERS. THESE RELATIONSHIPS ARE WHAT MAKE NLR THRIVE. CAMPERS GET TO EXPERIENCE THAT LIFE LIVED IN RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD AND OTHERS IS FUN, EXCITING AND FULL OF PURPOSE. SUMMER PROGRAMS - NEW LIFE RANCH HOSTS 9 WEEKS OF SUMMER PROGRAMMING INCLUSIVE OF OVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMP, DAY CAMPS, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY CAMP. SUMMER CAMP AT NEW LIFE RANCH IS INTENTIONALLY DESIGNED TO BE CHRIST CENTERED AND SCRIPTURALLY FOCUSED FOR CAMPERS FROM 2ND THRU 12TH GRADE. OUR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM RUNS CONCURRENT TO SUMMER CAMP FOR STUDENTS ENTERING 10TH THRU 12TH GRADE AND FOCUSES ON CHRIST-CENTERED LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE. SUMMER CAMPERS HAVE WEEK-LONG EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES RIDING HORSES, MOUNTAIN BIKING, ROCK CLIMBING, HIKING, TEAM BASED ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY WORSHIP AND BIBLE STUDY. ANOTHER FOCUS IS ON RELATIONSHIP BUILDING WITH PEERS, COUNSELORS AND ULTIMATELY JESUS CHRIST. THE GOAL IS TO UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE AND STRENGTH OF LIVING LIFE IN COMMUNITY WITH OTHERS. THESE RELATIONSHIPS ARE WHAT MAKE NLR THRIVE. CAMPERS GET TO EXPERIENCE THAT LIFE LIVED IN RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD AND OTHERS IS FUN, EXCITING AND FULL OF PURPOSE.
  2. $1.1 million spent. RETREATS - SPENDING A WEEKEND OR SEVERAL DAYS IN A NEW PLACE, AWAY FROM THE USUAL DISTRACTIONS AND STATUS QUO OF EVERYDAY LIFE CAN PROVIDE NECESSARY AND AMAZING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL GROWTH AND HEALTH. AT NEW LIFE RANCH FACILITIES, WE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO PROVIDE A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT FOR CHURCHES, YOUTH GROUPS, UNIVERSITIES, CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS AND OTHER MINISTRY ORGANIZATIONS TO COME AND RETREAT, REFRESH, TRAIN, LEARN AND DEVELOP. WHILE ON CAMP GUESTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE OF THE ACRES OF NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AVAILABLE AS WELL AS A WIDE VARIETY OF STAFF-LED ACTIVITIES. NEW LIFE RANCH'S RETREAT AND GUEST SERVICES STRIVE TO MAKE NEW LIFE RANCH A COMFORTABLE AND EASY PLACE FOR RESTORATION AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT TO HAPPEN YEAR-ROUND.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1965.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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