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

Transparency grade

A

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Financial efficiency ratings

Sector: Camps/Conference Centers

CategoryRatingOverall rankSector rank
Overall efficiency rating329 of 10948 of 32
Fund acquisition rating116 of 10976 of 34
Resource allocation rating978 of 109725 of 34
Asset utilization rating192 of 10947 of 32

Financial ratios

Funding ratiosSector median20192018201720162015
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts =
Fundraising expense /
Total contributions
6%1%1%3%3%2%
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio =
Fundraising expense /
Total revenue
3%0%0%2%2%1%
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance =
Total contributions /
Total revenue
48%47%54%51%62%63%
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio =
Fundraising expense /
Total expenses
3%0%0%2%2%2%
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance =
Total other revenue /
Total revenue
52%53%46%49%38%37%
 
Operating ratiosSector median20192018201720162015
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio =
Program services /
Total expenses
79%73%78%78%80%76%
Spending ratio Spending ratio =
Total expenses /
Total revenue
100%92%99%93%78%78%
Program output ratio Program output ratio =
Program services /
Total revenue
86%67%77%73%62%59%
Savings ratio Savings ratio =
Surplus (deficit) /
Total revenue
0%8%1%7%22%22%
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate =
Surplus (deficit) /
Net assets
0%26%4%23%111%-997%
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio =
Management and general expense /
Total expenses
17%26%22%20%18%22%
 
Investing ratiosSector median20192018201720162015
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover =
Total expenses /
Total assets
0.341.401.521.451.712.64
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment =
Total assets /
Total current assets
6.271.251.141.171.191.41
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover =
Total expenses /
Total current assets
2.051.751.731.702.043.72
 
Liquidity ratiosSector median20192018201720162015
Current ratio Current ratio =
Total current assets /
Total current liabilities
2.8031.6125.2546.0442.6918.73
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio =
Total current liabilities /
Total current assets
0.360.030.040.020.020.05
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level =
(Total current assets -
Total current liabilities) /
(Total expenses / 12)
3.086.656.656.895.733.05
 
Solvency ratiosSector median20192018201720162015
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio =
Total liabilities /
Total assets
14%52%57%52%57%108%
Debt ratio Debt ratio =
Debt /
Total assets
3%0%0%0%0%0%
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio =
Net assets /
Total expenses
249%34%28%33%25%-3%

Financials

Balance sheet
 
Assets20192018201720162015
Cash$5,016,439$4,985,024$3,943,562$3,443,095$1,637,003
Receivables, inventories, prepaids$128,320$70,996$26,358$7,025$4,485
Short-term investments$0$0$0$0$0
Other current assets$0$0$0$0$0
Total current assets$5,144,759$5,056,020$3,969,920$3,450,120$1,641,488
Long-term investments$5,036$4,066$19,544$0$94,640
Fixed assets$1,287,827$700,200$610,275$669,448$575,605
Other long-term assets$5,709$0$55,926$0$0
Total long-term assets$1,298,572$704,266$685,745$669,448$670,245
Total assets$6,443,331$5,760,286$4,655,665$4,119,568$2,311,733
 
Liabilities20192018201720162015
Payables and accrued expenses$162,736$200,249$86,225$80,825$87,662
Other current liabilities$0$0$0$0$0
Total current liabilities$162,736$200,249$86,225$80,825$87,662
Debt$25,000$0$0$0$0
Due to (from) affiliates$0$0$0$0$0
Other long-term liabilities$3,191,213$3,089,655$2,327,577$2,281,021$2,401,271
Total long-term liabilities$3,216,213$3,089,655$2,327,577$2,281,021$2,401,271
Total liabilities$3,378,949$3,289,904$2,413,802$2,361,846$2,488,933
 
Net assets20192018201720162015
Without donor restrictions$2,629,365$1,583,033$817,979$556,206($657,972)
With donor restrictions$435,017$887,349$1,423,884$1,201,516$480,772
Net assets$3,064,382$2,470,382$2,241,863$1,757,722($177,200)
 
Revenues and expenses
 
Revenue20192018201720162015
Total contributions$4,615,202$4,804,078$3,702,751$5,591,913$4,987,903
Program service revenue$4,541,635$3,764,170$3,264,319$3,082,255$2,444,895
Membership dues$0$0$0$0$0
Investment income$53,799$17,236$27,469$40,978$98,960
Other revenue$590,204$277,966$274,969$286,464$338,976
Total other revenue$5,185,638$4,059,372$3,566,757$3,409,697$2,882,831
Total revenue$9,800,840$8,863,450$7,269,508$9,001,610$7,870,734
 
Expenses20192018201720162015
Program services$6,597,311$6,824,338$5,297,082$5,619,633$4,664,451
Management and general$2,357,472$1,900,143$1,345,995$1,282,564$1,323,857
Fundraising$42,080$37,869$121,837$150,626$115,844
Total expenses$8,996,863$8,762,350$6,764,914$7,052,823$6,104,152
 
Change in net assets20192018201720162015
Surplus (deficit)$803,977$101,100$504,594$1,948,787$1,766,582
Other changes in net assets$0$0$0$0$0
Total change in net assets$803,977$101,100$504,594$1,948,787$1,766,582

Compensation

NameTitleCompensation
Bruce JohnstonPresident and Founder$152,000
Mack OgrenExecutive Director, JH Outbac$123,440
Jonathan LeDucExecutive Director, JH Ranch$118,650
Rob Hayes-St ClairFund Raiser and Second Wind Pr$101,178
Steve SeifertExecutive Director, JHEA$40,340

Compensation data as of: 12/31/2019


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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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