Chestnut Mountain Ranch 
The information on this page was last updated 12/3/2024. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
The Ranch is a Christ-centered safe haven for boys and families in crisis... a place for family restoration, where boys can enjoy school again, and all can experience positive family values.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Chestnut Mountain Ranch
244 Ponderosa Ponds Rd
Morgantown, WV 26508
Website: cmrwv.org
Phone: 304-241-1709
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 201614712
CEO/President: Stephen Finn
Chairman: Shane Sole
Board size: 10
Founder: Stephen Finn
Ruling year: 2005
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 2011
Purpose
Restoring hope to children and families.
Mission statement
We are a Christ-centered home and school. We reach the hearts of young men and restore broken families through a structured, loving community.
Statement of faith
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
C
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Community Development
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 798 of 1114 | 65 of 108 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 872 of 1115 | 73 of 108 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 625 of 1115 | 54 of 108 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 570 of 1114 | 53 of 108 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 8% | 13% | 8% | 6% | 15% | 17% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 5% | 7% | 5% | 4% | 7% | 8% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 90% | 53% | 65% | 65% | 48% | 46% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 5% | 8% | 8% | 8% | 8% | 8% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 10% | 47% | 35% | 35% | 52% | 54% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 83% | 83% | 77% | 77% | 77% | 76% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 99% | 82% | 70% | 51% | 88% | 99% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 83% | 68% | 54% | 39% | 67% | 75% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 1% | 18% | 30% | 49% | 12% | 1% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 1% | 20% | 25% | 65% | 21% | 2% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 11% | 9% | 16% | 15% | 15% | 16% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.94 | 0.89 | 0.55 | 0.67 | 1.21 | 1.68 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.91 | 1.43 | 1.28 | 1.44 | 1.95 | 3.26 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.15 | 1.28 | 0.71 | 0.96 | 2.37 | 5.48 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 12.04 | 21.24 | 13.37 | 34.84 | 12.40 | 7.14 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.07 | 0.05 | 0.07 | 0.03 | 0.08 | 0.14 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.06 | 8.94 | 15.70 | 12.08 | 4.66 | 1.88 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 11% | 3% | 6% | 2% | 18% | 4% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 83% | 108% | 170% | 146% | 67% | 57% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Cash | $2,051,864 | $3,128,071 | $1,932,073 | $659,612 | $250,950 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $135,607 | $47,640 | $26,642 | $25,742 | $25,290 |
| Short-term investments | $164,008 | $164,008 | $164,008 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $2,351,479 | $3,339,719 | $2,122,723 | $685,354 | $276,240 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $444,217 | $421,351 | $357,531 | $287,139 | $257,421 |
| Other long-term assets | $571,197 | $505,934 | $573,465 | $365,549 | $365,885 |
| Total long-term assets | $1,015,414 | $927,285 | $930,996 | $652,688 | $623,306 |
| Total assets | $3,366,893 | $4,267,004 | $3,053,719 | $1,338,042 | $899,546 |
| Liabilities | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $110,695 | $249,806 | $60,931 | $55,258 | $38,667 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $110,695 | $249,806 | $60,931 | $55,258 | $38,667 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $190,642 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $190,642 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $110,695 | $249,806 | $60,931 | $245,900 | $38,667 |
| Net assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Without donor restrictions | $3,256,198 | $4,017,198 | $2,992,788 | $1,092,142 | $860,879 |
| With donor restrictions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets | $3,256,198 | $4,017,198 | $2,992,788 | $1,092,142 | $860,879 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Total contributions | $1,943,979 | $2,212,026 | $2,608,722 | $884,895 | $709,316 |
| Program service revenue | $1,351,361 | $1,147,144 | $1,074,588 | $896,217 | $734,027 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $40,902 | $7,863 | $12 | $14 | $15 |
| Other revenue | $308,673 | $12,140 | $307,426 | $72,530 | $88,626 |
| Total other revenue | $1,700,936 | $1,167,147 | $1,382,026 | $968,761 | $822,668 |
| Total revenue | $3,644,915 | $3,379,173 | $3,990,748 | $1,853,656 | $1,531,984 |
| Expenses | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Program services | $2,484,508 | $1,813,127 | $1,571,595 | $1,244,517 | $1,146,780 |
| Management and general | $268,576 | $369,618 | $314,838 | $246,350 | $245,027 |
| Fundraising | $253,493 | $179,704 | $161,648 | $131,526 | $120,607 |
| Total expenses | $3,006,577 | $2,362,449 | $2,048,081 | $1,622,393 | $1,512,414 |
| Change in net assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $638,338 | $1,016,724 | $1,942,667 | $231,263 | $19,570 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $638,338 | $1,016,724 | $1,942,667 | $231,263 | $19,570 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Steve Finn | Executive Di | $124,864 |
| Kevin Bode | Treasurer | $109,711 |
| George Clutter | Director of | $106,226 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2023
Response from ministry
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History
For a timeline, visit: https://cmrwv.org/about-us/our-history/