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: Fred Caldwell
Board size: 11
Founder: Bruce 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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Transparency grade
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Camps/Conference Centers
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 305 of 1435 | 6 of 37 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 34 of 1435 | 1 of 37 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 1045 of 1435 | 25 of 37 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 380 of 1436 | 10 of 37 |
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 8% | 0% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 3% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 3% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 3% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 30% | 66% | 56% | 55% | 45% | 94% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 3% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 70% | 34% | 44% | 45% | 55% | 6% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 81% | 77% | 72% | 73% | 75% | 74% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 95% | 67% | 93% | 104% | 86% | 152% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 79% | 52% | 67% | 76% | 65% | 113% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 5% | 33% | 7% | -4% | 14% | -52% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 3% | 72% | 31% | -29% | 82% | -1100% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 15% | 23% | 27% | 26% | 24% | 24% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.38 | 0.87 | 1.40 | 1.69 | 1.93 | 1.77 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 3.70 | 1.30 | 1.77 | 1.74 | 1.18 | 1.25 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.56 | 1.13 | 2.47 | 2.94 | 2.27 | 2.21 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 5.45 | 25.60 | 8.30 | 9.87 | 33.37 | 27.24 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.18 | 0.04 | 0.12 | 0.10 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 4.37 | 10.18 | 4.27 | 3.67 | 5.12 | 5.24 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 8% | 40% | 65% | 76% | 61% | 94% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 8% | 16% | 23% | 0% | 15% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 256% | 68% | 25% | 14% | 20% | 3% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Cash | $7,904,036 | $4,530,771 | $3,341,343 | $3,788,688 | $3,487,386 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $3,806,048 | $183,407 | $751,121 | $943,708 | $143,283 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $11,710,084 | $4,714,178 | $4,092,464 | $4,732,396 | $3,630,669 |
| Long-term investments | $49,495 | $16,879 | $10,722 | $9,010 | $30,190 |
| Fixed assets | $1,659,708 | $1,405,125 | $1,208,841 | $906,757 | $856,502 |
| Other long-term assets | $1,783,574 | $2,205,690 | $1,789,237 | ($63,161) | $19,963 |
| Total long-term assets | $3,492,777 | $3,627,694 | $3,008,800 | $852,606 | $906,655 |
| Total assets | $15,202,861 | $8,341,872 | $7,101,264 | $5,585,002 | $4,537,324 |
| Liabilities | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $457,508 | $568,297 | $414,454 | $141,807 | $133,280 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $457,508 | $568,297 | $414,454 | $141,807 | $133,280 |
| Debt | $1,171,343 | $1,359,179 | $1,619,421 | $0 | $690,789 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $4,519,270 | $3,464,421 | $3,374,086 | $3,251,008 | $3,463,520 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $5,690,613 | $4,823,600 | $4,993,507 | $3,251,008 | $4,154,309 |
| Total liabilities | $6,148,121 | $5,391,897 | $5,407,961 | $3,392,815 | $4,287,589 |
| Net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Without donor restrictions | $2,839,926 | $2,306,591 | $1,396,996 | $2,013,370 | ($224,321) |
| With donor restrictions | $6,214,814 | $643,384 | $296,307 | $178,817 | $474,056 |
| Net assets | $9,054,740 | $2,949,975 | $1,693,303 | $2,192,187 | $249,735 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Total contributions | $12,961,270 | $7,034,804 | $6,324,226 | $5,692,646 | $4,958,832 |
| Program service revenue | $6,274,722 | $5,126,874 | $4,802,119 | $4,720,117 | $259,747 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $205,090 | $63,957 | $17,718 | $35,893 | $23,838 |
| Other revenue | $310,131 | $353,096 | $393,876 | $2,111,849 | $23,933 |
| Total other revenue | $6,789,943 | $5,543,927 | $5,213,713 | $6,867,859 | $307,518 |
| Total revenue | $19,751,213 | $12,578,731 | $11,537,939 | $12,560,505 | $5,266,350 |
| Expenses | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Program services | $10,181,285 | $8,402,079 | $8,776,443 | $8,114,653 | $5,928,524 |
| Management and general | $3,032,295 | $3,117,498 | $3,168,575 | $2,562,162 | $1,950,778 |
| Fundraising | $45,196 | $141,778 | $77,673 | $83,854 | $133,880 |
| Total expenses | $13,258,776 | $11,661,355 | $12,022,691 | $10,760,669 | $8,013,182 |
| Change in net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $6,492,437 | $917,376 | ($484,752) | $1,799,836 | ($2,746,832) |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $6,492,437 | $917,376 | ($484,752) | $1,799,836 | ($2,746,832) |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Bruce Johnston | President and Founder | $169,383 |
| Jonathan LeDuc | Executive Director, JH Ranch | $123,920 |
| Keith Hodge | Facilities Director, JH Ranch | $123,249 |
| Rob Hinckle | Chief of Staff | $122,283 |
| Mack Ogren | Executive Director, JH Outback | $118,213 |
| Sean Cannon | Executive Director, JH Outback | $112,302 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2024
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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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