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Valkyrie Ranch Inc

EIN 87-1488439 · Missoula, MT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceWeak25 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION AT VALKYRIE RANCH IS TO SUPPORT SPECIAL OPERATIONS VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH HEALING, CONNECTION, AND LIFELONG CARE WHILE ALSO GIVING BACK TO THE RANCHING COMMUNITY AROUND US. THROUGH OUTDOOR RETREATS, RECOVERY PROGRAMS, FAMILY VACATIONS, CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, AND MENTORSHIP IN MONTANAS MOUNTAINS AND NATIONAL PARKS, WE HELP SOF VETERANS THRIVE AND STRENGTHEN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES OF RANCHERS.

Income
$223,911
Spending
$83,575
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
3.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 57% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 63% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 25 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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.

  • 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, 2025, 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 (3)
  1. OUTDOOR HEALING RETREATS EXPERIENCE THE RESTORATIVE POWER OF NATURE WITH GUIDED RETREATS TO FLY FISHING, HIKING AT OUR MONTANA RANCH, AS WELL AS EXCURSIONS TO YELLOWSTONE AND GLACIER NATIONAL PARKS. THESE RETREATS OFFER VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES A CHANCE TO RECONNECT, REFLECT, AND HEAL IN BREATHTAKING SURROUNDINGS. REHABILITATION & RECOVERY OUR REHABILITATION PROGRAMS FOCUS ON RECOVERY AND RECONNECTION, HELPING VETERANS MANAGE PTSD, TRANSITION TO CIVILIAN LIFE, AND REBUILD RELATIONSHIPS. WE PROVIDE EXPERT SUPPORT AND A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR PERSONAL GROWTH. FAMILY VACATIONS SPONSORSHIPS WE OFFER FULLY FUNDED FAMILY VACATIONS TO RELIEVE FINANCIAL STRESS AND CREATE LASTING MEMORIES. THESE TRIPS ARE DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN FAMILY BONDS AND PROVIDE MUCH-NEEDED RESPITE. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES VALKYRIE RANCH CONNECTS VETERAN SPOUSES WITH MEANINGFUL JOB OPPORTUNITIES, EMPOWERING THEM TO BUILD NEW CAREERS AND ACHIEVE FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE. LIFE COACHING & MENTORSHIP OUR LIFE TRANSITION COACHING AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS SUPPORT LONG-TERM WELLNESS, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS. WE HELP VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES SET GOALS, OVERCOME CHALLENGES, AND THRIVE BEYOND SERVICE. OUTDOOR HEALING RETREATS EXPERIENCE THE RESTORATIVE POWER OF NATURE WITH GUIDED RETREATS TO FLY FISHING, HIKING AT OUR MONTANA RANCH, AS WELL AS EXCURSIONS TO YELLOWSTONE AND GLACIER NATIONAL PARKS. THESE RETREATS OFFER VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES A CHANCE TO RECONNECT, REFLECT, AND HEAL IN BREATHTAKING SURROUNDINGS. REHABILITATION & RECOVERY OUR REHABILITATION PROGRAMS FOCUS ON RECOVERY AND RECONNECTION, HELPING VETERANS MANAGE PTSD, TRANSITION TO CIVILIAN LIFE, AND REBUILD RELATIONSHIPS. WE PROVIDE EXPERT SUPPORT AND A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR PERSONAL GROWTH. FAMILY VACATIONS SPONSORSHIPS WE OFFER FULLY FUNDED FAMILY VACATIONS TO RELIEVE FINANCIAL STRESS AND CREATE LASTING MEMORIES. THESE TRIPS ARE DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN FAMILY BONDS AND PROVIDE MUCH-NEEDED RESPITE. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES VALKYRIE RANCH CONNECTS VETERAN SPOUSES WITH MEANINGFUL JOB OPPORTUNITIES, EMPOWERING THEM TO BUILD NEW CAREERS AND ACHIEVE FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE. LIFE COACHING & MENTORSHIP OUR LIFE TRANSITION COACHING AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS SUPPORT LONG-TERM WELLNESS, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS. WE HELP VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES SET GOALS, OVERCOME CHALLENGES, AND THRIVE BEYOND SERVICE.
  2. $83,575 spent. OUTDOOR HEALING RETREATS EXPERIENCE THE RESTORATIVE POWER OF NATURE WITH GUIDED RETREATS TO FLY FISHING, HIKING AT OUR MONTANA RANCH, AS WELL AS EXCURSIONS TO YELLOWSTONE AND GLACIER NATIONAL PARKS. THESE RETREATS OFFER VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES A CHANCE TO RECONNECT, REFLECT, AND HEAL IN BREATHTAKING SURROUNDINGS. REHABILITATION & RECOVERY OUR REHABILITATION PROGRAMS FOCUS ON RECOVERY AND RECONNECTION, HELPING VETERANS MANAGE PTSD, TRANSITION TO CIVILIAN LIFE, AND REBUILD RELATIONSHIPS. WE PROVIDE EXPERT SUPPORT AND A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR PERSONAL GROWTH. FAMILY VACATIONS SPONSORSHIPS WE OFFER FULLY FUNDED FAMILY VACATIONS TO RELIEVE FINANCIAL STRESS AND CREATE LASTING MEMORIES. THESE TRIPS ARE DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN FAMILY BONDS AND PROVIDE MUCH-NEEDED RESPITE. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES VALKYRIE RANCH CONNECTS VETERAN SPOUSES WITH MEANINGFUL JOB OPPORTUNITIES, EMPOWERING THEM TO BUILD NEW CAREERS AND ACHIEVE FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE. LIFE COACHING & MENTORSHIP OUR LIFE TRANSITION COACHING AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS SUPPORT LONG-TERM WELLNESS, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS. WE HELP VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES SET GOALS, OVERCOME CHALLENGES, AND THRIVE BEYOND SERVICE.
  3. OUTDOOR HEALING RETREATS EXPERIENCE THE RESTORATIVE POWER OF NATURE WITH GUIDED RETREATS TO FLY FISHING, HIKING AT OUR MONTANA RANCH, AS WELL AS EXCURSIONS TO YELLOWSTONE AND GLACIER NATIONAL PARKS. THESE RETREATS OFFER VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES A CHANCE TO RECONNECT, REFLECT, AND HEAL IN BREATHTAKING SURROUNDINGS. REHABILITATION & RECOVERY OUR REHABILITATION PROGRAMS FOCUS ON RECOVERY AND RECONNECTION, HELPING VETERANS MANAGE PTSD, TRANSITION TO CIVILIAN LIFE, AND REBUILD RELATIONSHIPS. WE PROVIDE EXPERT SUPPORT AND A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR PERSONAL GROWTH. FAMILY VACATIONS SPONSORSHIPS WE OFFER FULLY FUNDED FAMILY VACATIONS TO RELIEVE FINANCIAL STRESS AND CREATE LASTING MEMORIES. THESE TRIPS ARE DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN FAMILY BONDS AND PROVIDE MUCH-NEEDED RESPITE. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES VALKYRIE RANCH CONNECTS VETERAN SPOUSES WITH MEANINGFUL JOB OPPORTUNITIES, EMPOWERING THEM TO BUILD NEW CAREERS AND ACHIEVE FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE. LIFE COACHING & MENTORSHIP OUR LIFE TRANSITION COACHING AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS SUPPORT LONG-TERM WELLNESS, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS. WE HELP VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES SET GOALS, OVERCOME CHALLENGES, AND THRIVE BEYOND SERVICE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.

    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 December 2021.

    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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