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The Tvrc Education Foundation

EIN 83-0333159 · Jackson, WY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceGood79 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF TETON VALLEY RANCH CAMP IS TO PROVIDE INSPIRING WESTERN ADVENTURE IN THE JACKSON HOLE AND YELLOWSTONE AREA.

Income
$2.8 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
16.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 66%
Employees
121
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$104,383, executive di

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

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.9 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 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 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. $2.3 million spent. TETON VALLEY RANCH CAMP PROVIDES UNIQUE, CHALLENGING, AND FUN WESTERN AND BACKCOUNTRY EXPERIENCES TO CAMPERS 11 TO 16 YEARS OLD. TVRC INSTILLS PASSION AND RESPECT FOR THE OUTDOORS WHILE BUILDING SELF-CONFIDENCE, SKILLS, AND LASTING FRIENDSHIPS. TVRC'S TRADITIONAL CAMP PROGRAM IS A 30-DAY SUMMER EXPERIENCE THAT INCLUDES A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES ON OUR RANCH AND A CHANCE TO EXPLORE THE RUGGED LANDSCAPES OF THE WEST. OUR PROGRAM PROVIDES A VARIETY OF CLASSIC CAMP ACTIVITIES AND UNIQUE WYOMING ADVENTURES. FROM HORSEBACK RIDING TO FLY FISHING, LAPIDARY TO ARCHERY, EACH DAY, CAMPERS CAN TRY SOMETHING NEW. IN ADDITION TO A WIDE RANGE OF HALF-DAY ACTIVITIES, SEVERAL DAY TRIPS DEPART EACH MORNING. THESE TRIPS INCLUDE FISHING EXPEDITIONS, TRAIL RIDES, AND DAY HIKES. WITH A MYRIAD OF OPPORTUNITIES RIGHT IN OUR BACKYARD, CAMPERS LOVE TO GO SWIMMING IN HIGH ALPINE LAKES AND FISHING IN PRISTINE RIVERS. ALONGSIDE OUR DAY TRIPS AND IN-CAMP ACTIVITIES, OUR BACKCOUNTRY TRIPS PROGRAM PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE WYOMING LIKE NEVER BEFORE. EVERY CAMPER COMPLETES A BACKPACKING TRIP AND A HORSE PACK TRIP, EXPOSING THEM TO THE BEAUTY AND WONDERS OUR WORLD HAS TO OFFER. TETON VALLEY RANCH CAMP PROVIDES UNIQUE, CHALLENGING, AND FUN WESTERN AND BACKCOUNTRY EXPERIENCES TO CAMPERS 11 TO 16 YEARS OLD. TVRC INSTILLS PASSION AND RESPECT FOR THE OUTDOORS WHILE BUILDING SELF-CONFIDENCE, SKILLS, AND LASTING FRIENDSHIPS. TVRC'S TRADITIONAL CAMP PROGRAM IS A 30-DAY SUMMER EXPERIENCE THAT INCLUDES A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES ON OUR RANCH AND A CHANCE TO EXPLORE THE RUGGED LANDSCAPES OF THE WEST. OUR PROGRAM PROVIDES A VARIETY OF CLASSIC CAMP ACTIVITIES AND UNIQUE WYOMING ADVENTURES. FROM HORSEBACK RIDING TO FLY FISHING, LAPIDARY TO ARCHERY, EACH DAY, CAMPERS CAN TRY SOMETHING NEW. IN ADDITION TO A WIDE RANGE OF HALF-DAY ACTIVITIES, SEVERAL DAY TRIPS DEPART EACH MORNING. THESE TRIPS INCLUDE FISHING EXPEDITIONS, TRAIL RIDES, AND DAY HIKES. WITH A MYRIAD OF OPPORTUNITIES RIGHT IN OUR BACKYARD, CAMPERS LOVE TO GO SWIMMING IN HIGH ALPINE LAKES AND FISHING IN PRISTINE RIVERS. ALONGSIDE OUR DAY TRIPS AND IN-CAMP ACTIVITIES, OUR BACKCOUNTRY TRIPS PROGRAM PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE WYOMING LIKE NEVER BEFORE. EVERY CAMPER COMPLETES A BACKPACKING TRIP AND A HORSE PACK TRIP, EXPOSING THEM TO THE BEAUTY AND WONDERS OUR WORLD HAS TO OFFER.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 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 October 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 April 2001.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: The Foundation (Houston, TX), EIN 92-0742101. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

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

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