BEN'S RANCH FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 473828665 501(c)(3) Mental Health

CARMEL, IN

Total Revenue
$509,079
Total Expenses
$438,413
Total Assets
$162,130
Net Assets
$156,675
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2015
Legal Domicile
IN
Principal Officer
BROSE A MCVEY
Phone
3172581007
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

BEN'S RANCH FOUNDATION INC, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit in the Mental Health sector that reported $509K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 52% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $438K left a modest 14% surplus.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES AND FUTURES OF YOUNG PEOPLE STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES, BY CONNECTING THEM TO EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND OTHER WORK-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES ON FARMS, RANCHES, STABLES, AND THERAPEUTIC RIDING FACILITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $326,349 Revenue: $110,791

OUR SMALL GROUP PROGRAMS CONTINUED TO GROW IN 2025. ELIGIBLE YOUTH AGES 13-18 PARTICIPATE IN WORK ON A FARM OR AT A STABLE, NURSERY OR OTHER AGRICULTURAL FACILITY, TYPICALLY FOR THREE HOURS PER WEEK...

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OUR SMALL GROUP PROGRAMS CONTINUED TO GROW IN 2025. ELIGIBLE YOUTH AGES 13-18 PARTICIPATE IN WORK ON A FARM OR AT A STABLE, NURSERY OR OTHER AGRICULTURAL FACILITY, TYPICALLY FOR THREE HOURS PER WEEK OR SIX WEEKS. OUR CONTENT INCLUDES A BROAD RANGE OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND EXPERIENCES. THE PRINCIPLES OF SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING AND EMPLOYABILITY CONCEPTS AS WELL AS A VARIETY OF SOFT SKILLS ARE INTEGRATED INTO EACH SESSION. PARTICIPATING YOUTH LEARN TO WORK WITH NEW ADULTS AND THEIR PEERS, SOLVE PROBLEMS, IMPROVE COMMUNICATION AND GAIN SKILLS WHICH RAISE SELF-CONFIDENCE AND STIMULATE CURIOSITY. IN 2025 THE PROGRAM SERVED 38 NEW YOUTH IN THE 6-WEEK PROGRAM. IN ADDITION, DURING 2025 THE FOUNDATION CONTINUED A PILOT PROGRAM WITH A LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, IN WHICH A GROUP OF STUDENTS FITTING OUR REQUIREMENTS WERE SELECTED BY THE SCHOOL AND WERE TRANSPORTED ONCE PER WEEK TO ONE OF OUR LOCATIONS TO PERFORM WORK PROJECTS, LEARN ABOUT ANIMALS AND LOCAL AGRIBUSINESSES AND ABOUT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN AGRICULTURAL, OUTDOOR AND NATURAL RESOURCES INDUSTRIES.PARTICIPANTS PAY $300 TO PARTICIPATE IN A SMALL GROUP PROGRAM. AND, WHEN NEEDED, THE FOUNDATION DISCOUNTS OR WAIVES THIS FEE FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, BASED ON HOUSEHOLD INCOME.

Program 2

ANOTHER SMALL GROUP PROGRAM IS THE "BOOTCAMP" WHICH GIVES YOUTH AND THEIR CAREGIVERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO WORK ON A FARM FOR SEVERAL HOURS ON ONE DATE. DURING THE BOOTCAMP, YOUTH TYPICALLY COMPLETE ONE...

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ANOTHER SMALL GROUP PROGRAM IS THE "BOOTCAMP" WHICH GIVES YOUTH AND THEIR CAREGIVERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO WORK ON A FARM FOR SEVERAL HOURS ON ONE DATE. DURING THE BOOTCAMP, YOUTH TYPICALLY COMPLETE ONE OR MORE PROJECTS WHICH CAN RANGE FROM CARPENTRY TO GARDENING, TO PAINTING AND HANDLING LIVESTOCK. THE EXPERIENCE PROVIDES OUR FOUNDATION AND PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS INSIGHT INTO HOW EACH YOUNG PERSON WOULD RESPOND TO OUR 6-WEEK PROGRAM OR A PAID INTERNSHIP. IN 2025 OUR BOOTCAMPS ATTRACTED 45 NEW PARTICIPANTS, MANY OF WHOM PARTICIPATED IN OUR SMALL 6-WEEK PROGRAM AFTER A BOOTCAMP.IN A POST-PROGRAM SURVEY, 100 PERCENT OF CAREGIVERS AND PARENTS REPORTED THAT THEY WOULD RECOMMEND THE PROGRAMS TO OTHER PARENTS AND 87 PERCENT REPORTED SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT IN THE MENTAL HEALTH OF THEIR TEENS.THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR PARTICIPATION IN A BOOTCAMP.

Program 3
Expenses: $9,990

OUR PAID INTERNSHIPS CONTINUE TO BE A KEY PROGRAM. ELIGIBLE YOUTH AGES 14-18 ARE PLACED INTO A PART-TIME PAID JOB AT A FARM, STABLE OR RANCH ENGAGED AND SCREENED BY THE FOUNDATION, WHERE THEY EARN...

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OUR PAID INTERNSHIPS CONTINUE TO BE A KEY PROGRAM. ELIGIBLE YOUTH AGES 14-18 ARE PLACED INTO A PART-TIME PAID JOB AT A FARM, STABLE OR RANCH ENGAGED AND SCREENED BY THE FOUNDATION, WHERE THEY EARN WAGES AND JOB EXPERIENCE AND DO CHORES AND PROJECTS AS EMPLOYEES OF THE HOST FARM. THE FOUNDATION OFFERS TO REIMBURSE HOST EMPLOYERS FOR UP TO SIX MONTHS, AND NO LESS THAN THREE, PROVIDING AN INCENTIVE FOR THOSE HOSTS TO EMPLOY ONE OF OUR TEENS. MANY OF OUR INTERNS CONTINUE THEIR JOBS AFTER THEIR GRADUATION, OR SIX MONTHS OF EMPLOYMENT. IN 2025 WE PLACED SEVEN NEW INTERNS INTO SUCH JOBS AT ONE OF THE 13 HOST SITES WE HAVE ARRANGED.TYPICALLY, MOST INTERNS HAVE COMPLETED OUR SMALL GROUP PROGRAM PRIOR TO TAKING AN INTERNSHIP JOB, PROVIDING AN OPPORTUNITY FOR TRAINING AND EVALUATION OF THEIR QUALIFICATIONS AND READINESS TO MOVE INTO A PAID JOB, OFTEN THEIR FIRST.THERE IS NO COST FOR PARTICIPATION IN A PAID INTERNSHIP ARRANGED BY THE FOUNDATION, SO THERE IS NO REVENUE. THE DIRECT COSTS FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF WAGES TO HOST EMPLOYERS TOTALED $9990.00 IN 2025.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $387,616
Program Service Revenue $118,341
Investment Income $-2,060
Other Revenue $5,182
TOTAL REVENUE $509,079

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $267,506
Fundraising Expenses $28,658
Program Expenses $339,965
Other Expenses $170,907
TOTAL EXPENSES $438,413

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $509,079 $333,848 +0.5%
Expenses $438,413 $477,358 -0.1%
Net Income $70,666 $-143,510 -1.5%
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
12
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
50

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$67,000
Total Directors
13
$67,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BROSE A MCVEY CHAIRMAN/EXE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$67,000 $0 $67,000
THOMAS CURRAN TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY ARNOLD ASSISTANT TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEN BARTHULY BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY LAIGAARD BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM CUMMINGS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY AKINS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEDIA OAKES BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAT JONES BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TANYA LOPEZ BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEANNE NIEFORTH BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN RANDALL BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MOSES AARON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $509,079 $438,413 $162,130 $70,666
2024 $333,848 $477,358 $100,555 $-143,510
2023 $364,594 $165,044 $246,948 $199,550
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