JH Ranch

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Summary

Every summer, hundreds of parents, sons, daughters, students, and couples drive over the bridge and arrive at the JH Ranch. Here, they will experience an adventure of a lifetime and forge a deeper relationship with God and one another.

With the support of an incredible, international team, the Johnston family operates JH Ranch, Scott River Lodge, JH Outback and JH Israel.


Contact information

Mailing address:
JH Ranch
402 Office Park Drive
Suite 310
Birmingham, AL 35223

Website: jhranch.com

Phone: 1-800-242-1224

Email: [email protected]


Organization details

EIN: 680174970

CEO/President: Bruce Johnston

Chairman: Mike Richter

Board size: 5

Founder: Gene Johnston

Ruling year: 1993

Tax deductible: Yes

Fiscal year end: 12/31

Member of ECFA: Yes

Member of ECFA since: 2010


Purpose

JH Ranch was born in the wilderness of Northern California. As a young man in his twenties, Gene Johnston, our founder's father, promised God, "If you will provide the resources, I will invest them in a manner that will have eternal value." Years into his successful real estate career, a God-ordained detour landed Gene in a little known corner of California where he discovered a 300-acre hunting lodge that was for sale. Acting on a giant leap of faith, he purchased the property, fulfilling his promise and founding JH Ranch alongside his oldest son Bruce Johnston. With Bruce leading the charge, JH Ranch opened as a summer guest ranch for junior high and high school students before blossoming into a much larger and diverse operation.

JH Ranch has expanded into JH Outback weekend events across the US and around the world. Parents and their sons or daughters and spouses spend an undistracted weekend to grow closer to their loved ones and God.

Scott River Lodge was purchased in 2006 to expand the Husband and Wife program that was held at the Ranch at the time. The Lodge is a premier, all-inclusive retreat for married couples to escape the hectic pace of life and enjoy rest, relaxation, romance, and renewal.


Mission statement

To help individuals develop a practical understanding of life purposes, personal values, and leadership skills.


Statement of faith

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Financial efficiency ratings

Sector: Camps/Conference Centers

CategoryRatingOverall rankSector rank
Overall efficiency rating156 of 10917 of 36
Fund acquisition rating160 of 10947 of 37
Resource allocation rating629 of 109429 of 37
Asset utilization rating112 of 10915 of 36

Financial ratios

Funding ratiosSector median20212020201920182017
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts =
Fundraising expense /
Total contributions
4%1%3%1%1%3%
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio =
Fundraising expense /
Total revenue
2%1%3%0%0%2%
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance =
Total contributions /
Total revenue
45%45%94%47%54%51%
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio =
Fundraising expense /
Total expenses
3%1%2%0%0%2%
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance =
Total other revenue /
Total revenue
55%55%6%53%46%49%
 
Operating ratiosSector median20212020201920182017
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio =
Program services /
Total expenses
81%75%74%73%78%78%
Spending ratio Spending ratio =
Total expenses /
Total revenue
89%86%152%92%99%93%
Program output ratio Program output ratio =
Program services /
Total revenue
68%65%113%67%77%73%
Savings ratio Savings ratio =
Surplus (deficit) /
Total revenue
11%14%-52%8%1%7%
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate =
Surplus (deficit) /
Net assets
6%82%-1100%26%4%23%
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio =
Management and general expense /
Total expenses
14%24%24%26%22%20%
 
Investing ratiosSector median20212020201920182017
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover =
Total expenses /
Total assets
0.341.931.771.401.521.45
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment =
Total assets /
Total current assets
3.631.181.251.251.141.17
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover =
Total expenses /
Total current assets
1.432.272.211.751.731.70
 
Liquidity ratiosSector median20212020201920182017
Current ratio Current ratio =
Total current assets /
Total current liabilities
6.8833.3727.2431.6125.2546.04
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio =
Total current liabilities /
Total current assets
0.150.030.040.030.040.02
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level =
(Total current assets -
Total current liabilities) /
(Total expenses / 12)
5.795.125.246.656.656.89
 
Solvency ratiosSector median20212020201920182017
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio =
Total liabilities /
Total assets
9%61%94%52%57%52%
Debt ratio Debt ratio =
Debt /
Total assets
1%0%15%0%0%0%
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio =
Net assets /
Total expenses
228%20%3%34%28%33%

Financials

Balance sheet
 
Assets20212020201920182017
Cash$3,788,688$3,487,386$5,016,439$4,985,024$3,943,562
Receivables, inventories, prepaids$943,708$143,283$128,320$70,996$26,358
Short-term investments$0$0$0$0$0
Other current assets$0$0$0$0$0
Total current assets$4,732,396$3,630,669$5,144,759$5,056,020$3,969,920
Long-term investments$9,010$30,190$5,036$4,066$19,544
Fixed assets$906,757$856,502$1,287,827$700,200$610,275
Other long-term assets($63,161)$19,963$5,709$0$55,926
Total long-term assets$852,606$906,655$1,298,572$704,266$685,745
Total assets$5,585,002$4,537,324$6,443,331$5,760,286$4,655,665
 
Liabilities20212020201920182017
Payables and accrued expenses$141,807$133,280$162,736$200,249$86,225
Other current liabilities$0$0$0$0$0
Total current liabilities$141,807$133,280$162,736$200,249$86,225
Debt$0$690,789$25,000$0$0
Due to (from) affiliates$0$0$0$0$0
Other long-term liabilities$3,251,008$3,463,520$3,191,213$3,089,655$2,327,577
Total long-term liabilities$3,251,008$4,154,309$3,216,213$3,089,655$2,327,577
Total liabilities$3,392,815$4,287,589$3,378,949$3,289,904$2,413,802
 
Net assets20212020201920182017
Without donor restrictions$2,013,370($224,321)$2,629,365$1,583,033$817,979
With donor restrictions$178,817$474,056$435,017$887,349$1,423,884
Net assets$2,192,187$249,735$3,064,382$2,470,382$2,241,863
 
Revenues and expenses
 
Revenue20212020201920182017
Total contributions$5,692,646$4,958,832$4,615,202$4,804,078$3,702,751
Program service revenue$4,720,117$259,747$4,541,635$3,764,170$3,264,319
Membership dues$0$0$0$0$0
Investment income$35,893$23,838$53,799$17,236$27,469
Other revenue$2,111,849$23,933$590,204$277,966$274,969
Total other revenue$6,867,859$307,518$5,185,638$4,059,372$3,566,757
Total revenue$12,560,505$5,266,350$9,800,840$8,863,450$7,269,508
 
Expenses20212020201920182017
Program services$8,114,653$5,928,524$6,597,311$6,824,338$5,297,082
Management and general$2,562,162$1,950,778$2,357,472$1,900,143$1,345,995
Fundraising$83,854$133,880$42,080$37,869$121,837
Total expenses$10,760,669$8,013,182$8,996,863$8,762,350$6,764,914
 
Change in net assets20212020201920182017
Surplus (deficit)$1,799,836($2,746,832)$803,977$101,100$504,594
Other changes in net assets$0$0$0$0$0
Total change in net assets$1,799,836($2,746,832)$803,977$101,100$504,594

Compensation

NameTitleCompensation
Bruce JohnstonPresident and Founder$144,808
Rob Hayes-St ClairGenerosity Director$109,214
Mack OgrenExecutive Director, JH Outbac$109,154
Jonathan LeDucExecutive Director, JH Ranch$108,440
Steve SeifertExecutive Director, JHEA$45,295

Compensation data as of: 12/31/2021


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History

JH Ranch was born in the wilderness of Northern California. As a young man in his twenties, Gene Johnston, our founder's father, promised God, "If you will provide the resources, I will invest them in a manner that will have eternal value." Years into his successful real estate career, a God-ordained detour landed Gene in a little known corner of California where he discovered a 300-acre hunting lodge that was for sale. Acting on a giant leap of faith, he purchased the property, fulfilling his promise and founding JH Ranch alongside his oldest son Bruce Johnston. With Bruce leading the charge, JH Ranch opened as a summer guest ranch for junior high and high school students before blossoming into a much larger and diverse operation. Today, JH Ranch continues to grow and bear fruit across the US and around the world.

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