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Miracle Farm Inc

EIN 74-2189925 · Round Rock, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MIRACLE FARM PROVIDES AN ENVIRONMENT FOR CHRIST TO FORGE YOUNG MEN OF INTEGRITY WHO ARE FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE SENSE OF SECURITY, ACCEPTANCE, AND SIGNIFICANCE THAT COMES FROM AN IDENTITY IN CHRIST.

Income
$3.3 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
5.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
19
Volunteers
102
Highest pay
$307,070, vice chair and trustee

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: 85 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 37% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 42% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 9 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. $2.0 million spent. MIRACLE FARM IS A RESIDENTIAL BOYS' RANCH PROGRAM SERVING TEENAGE BOYS, AGES 13-18, EXPERIENCING CRISIS WITH FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS, BEHAVIOR AND SOCIAL SKILLS, AND EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS THAT PUT THEM AT HIGH RISK OF DROPPING OUT OF SCHOOL OR ENTERING THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT, COUNSELING, AN ON-SITE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, VOCATIONAL TRAINING, AND A HORSE PROGRAM. SERVICES HELP YOUTH RESIDENTS OVERCOME TRAUMA AND LEARN SELF-CONFIDENCE, SELF-DISCIPLINE, RESPONSIBILITY, AND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP SKILLS. LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS ARE ENGAGED TO DELIVER INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY COUNSELING. MIRACLE FARM ALSO PROVIDES ONGOING FAMILY TRAINING TO HELP RESIDENTIAL CLIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES HEAL FROM PAST TRAUMA AND IMPROVE RELATIONAL SKILLS. FORMER YOUTH CLIENTS HAVE ACCESS TO AFTERCARE AND INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES INCLUDING ON-CAMPUS HOUSING, CASE MANAGEMENT, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, AND COUNSELING.

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 1987.

    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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