Cookson Hills Christian School 
The information on this page was last updated 2/5/2026. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
Since 1957, Cookson Hills has provided home, school, and therapy for kids who are at-risk. We are a children's home in Northeast Oklahoma, serving kids ages 5-17 who want to write a better story for their lives and have experienced challenges with family life, homelessness, poor peer relationships, abuse, or neglect.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Cookson Hills Christian School
60416 OK-10
Kansas, OK 74347
Website: cooksonhills.org
Phone: 918-948-6300
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 730665495
CEO/President: Ron Riley
Chairman: Paul Johnson
Board size: 11
Founder:
Ruling year: 1958
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 06/30
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 1998
Purpose
Compelled by the love of Christ, our team works together to fulfill our vision - to raise up healthy individuals who are empowered to positively impact future generations.
Mission statement
To provide home, school, and therapy to kids who are at-risk.
Statement of faith
Articles
| 3/6/2026 | Orange County Rescue Mission Resigns from ECFA |
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Transparency grade
A
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: K-12 Schools/Academies
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 570 of 1420 | 107 of 183 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 22 of 1420 | 14 of 183 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 823 of 1420 | 119 of 183 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 1073 of 1421 | 158 of 183 |
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 10% | 7% | 10% | 11% | 8% | 8% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 2% | 7% | 9% | 10% | 7% | 8% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 13% | 101% | 89% | 99% | 91% | 98% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 2% | 6% | 7% | 9% | 7% | 5% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 87% | -1% | 11% | 1% | 9% | 2% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 83% | 81% | 79% | 79% | 82% | 82% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 93% | 129% | 126% | 117% | 98% | 140% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 75% | 104% | 99% | 93% | 80% | 114% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 7% | -29% | -26% | -17% | 2% | -40% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 7% | -6% | -5% | -3% | 0% | -6% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 14% | 14% | 14% | 12% | 11% | 13% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.53 | 0.25 | 0.26 | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.20 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 3.06 | 2.92 | 3.33 | 3.07 | 2.88 | 2.80 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.80 | 0.73 | 0.86 | 0.66 | 0.65 | 0.55 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 2.80 | 51.64 | 104.43 | 28.95 | 43.32 | 43.14 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.35 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 3.98 | 16.12 | 13.87 | 17.45 | 18.11 | 21.24 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 29% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 118% | 389% | 378% | 446% | 432% | 493% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Cash | $318,810 | $309,503 | $613,271 | $1,286,118 | $1,343,830 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $121,681 | $100,422 | $288,221 | $390,970 | $129,285 |
| Short-term investments | $4,937,992 | $4,528,936 | $4,683,743 | $4,304,067 | $4,889,536 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $5,378,483 | $4,938,861 | $5,585,235 | $5,981,155 | $6,362,651 |
| Long-term investments | $150,000 | $500,000 | $500,000 | $650,000 | $650,000 |
| Fixed assets | $10,185,447 | $10,994,173 | $11,041,607 | $10,593,553 | $10,813,573 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $10,335,447 | $11,494,173 | $11,541,607 | $11,243,553 | $11,463,573 |
| Total assets | $15,713,930 | $16,433,034 | $17,126,842 | $17,224,708 | $17,826,224 |
| Liabilities | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $104,160 | $47,295 | $192,902 | $138,070 | $147,493 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $104,160 | $47,295 | $192,902 | $138,070 | $147,493 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $334,315 | $387,364 | $398,240 | $362,976 | $380,607 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $334,315 | $387,364 | $398,240 | $362,976 | $380,607 |
| Total liabilities | $438,475 | $434,659 | $591,142 | $501,046 | $528,100 |
| Net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Without donor restrictions | $14,906,515 | $15,633,082 | $15,084,541 | $15,763,475 | $16,934,344 |
| With donor restrictions | $368,940 | $365,293 | $1,451,159 | $960,187 | $363,780 |
| Net assets | $15,275,455 | $15,998,375 | $16,535,700 | $16,723,662 | $17,298,124 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Total contributions | $3,072,750 | $3,002,959 | $3,117,290 | $3,574,144 | $2,445,425 |
| Program service revenue | $63,910 | $71,718 | $42,194 | $50,815 | $8,140 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | ($208,899) | $255,960 | ($44,787) | $37,141 | ($382,258) |
| Other revenue | $109,076 | $37,878 | $49,207 | $282,843 | $430,368 |
| Total other revenue | ($35,913) | $365,556 | $46,614 | $370,799 | $56,250 |
| Total revenue | $3,036,837 | $3,368,515 | $3,163,904 | $3,944,943 | $2,501,675 |
| Expenses | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Program services | $3,169,693 | $3,322,311 | $2,936,633 | $3,166,569 | $2,864,310 |
| Management and general | $530,817 | $603,197 | $443,689 | $415,274 | $455,147 |
| Fundraising | $224,844 | $305,060 | $327,524 | $288,840 | $191,755 |
| Total expenses | $3,925,354 | $4,230,568 | $3,707,846 | $3,870,683 | $3,511,212 |
| Change in net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($888,517) | ($862,053) | ($543,942) | $74,260 | ($1,009,537) |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($888,517) | ($862,053) | ($543,942) | $74,260 | ($1,009,537) |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Ron Riley | Executive Director | $107,281 |
| Brandon Jackson | Treasurer/Director Business Operat. | $84,344 |
Compensation data as of: 6/30/2025
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History
Since 1957, Cookson Hills has provided a nurturing home, quality Christian education, and therapy services in a safe and trauma-informed environment. Located in the rural Cookson Hills region of Northeast Oklahoma, we serve kids ages 5-17 who want to write a better story for their lives. We offer a no-cost solution for kids who have faced challenges with family life, school truancy, homelessness, poor peer relationships, or experienced abuse and neglect. Our staff of 52 and many volunteers come together to fulfill our vision - to raise up healthy individuals who are empowered to positively impact future generations.