Nonprofit · EIN 75-6004483
SKY RANCHES INC
Tax-exempt · VAN, TX 75790
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $21,146,562 | $21,410,365 | -$263,803 | $11,382,918 | $2,124,072 | $9,258,846 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $20,652,473 | $21,106,667 | -$454,194 | $12,205,609 | $3,068,024 | $9,137,585 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $19,162,495 | $18,339,490 | $823,005 | $12,099,651 | $2,892,779 | $9,206,872 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,669,752
- Program service revenue
- $15,742,639
- Investment income
- $28,914
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$10,751
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $881,247
- Other revenue
- $2,705,257
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $402,646
- Other salaries and wages
- $9,007,496
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $11,780,641
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $678,421
- Travel
- $484,784
- Depreciation
- $1,624,326
- Program services (functional)
- $15,288,410
- Management and general (functional)
- $5,263,781
- Fundraising (functional)
- $858,174
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $12,205,609
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,382,918
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,124,072
- Net assets, end of year
- $9,258,846
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $8,760,944
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $8,934,303
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $324,543
- Gross receipts
- $21,903,061
- Employees
- 1,007
- Year formed
- 1955
- State of legal domicile
- TX
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELINDA S PAULK | CEO & PRESIDENT Officer | 50 | $301,722 | $36,739 |
| JOHN JOHANSON | VP OF FIN & ADM Officer | 40 | $194,519 | $15,034 |
| TAMORA LAWSON | Secretary Officer | 50 | $96,652 | $11,766 |
| RICK TOBER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT SELF | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM BOOBAR | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE HATFIELD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEN HINCKLEY | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STACY DAVIS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELINDA S PAULK | CEO & PRESIDENT Officer | 50 | $288,502 | $35,972 |
| JOHN JOHANSON | VP OF FIN & ADM Officer | 40 | $150,915 | $4,759 |
| TAMORA LAWSON | Secretary Officer | 50 | $92,793 | $10,829 |
| RICK TOBER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT SELF | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM BOOBAR | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE HATFIELD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEN HINCKLEY | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STACY DAVIS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELINDA S PAULK | CEO & PRESIDENT Officer | 50 | $296,417 | $39,825 |
| JEFF SINGER | FORM VP FIN/ADM Officer | 1 | $193,163 | $32,992 |
| TAMORA LAWSON | Secretary Officer | 50 | $85,756 | $11,295 |
| RICK TOBER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT SELF | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM BOOBAR | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE HATFIELD | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEN HINCKLEY | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STACY DAVIS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN JOHANSON | VP OF FIN & ADM Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 24657 COUNTY ROAD 448, VAN, TX 75790-4723
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JOHN JOHANSON, 24657 CR 448, VAN, TX 75790
- Signed the 990
- JOHN JOHANSON, VP OF FIN & ADM
- Phone
- (903) 266-3300
- Website
- www.skyranch.org
- Return prepared by
- HENRY & PETERS PC
Mission
MAINTAIN AND OPERATE BIBLE CAMPS AS WELL AS OTHER CAMPING AND OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND RETREATS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES EXCLUSIVELY FOR RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.
Program accomplishments
- SPIRITUAL, MENTAL, AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH THROUGH SUMMER CAMP; OUTDOOR EDUCATION; AND RETREATS FOR APPROXIMATELY 43,661 CAMPERS.Expenses $15,288,410 · revenue $15,742,639
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 75-6004483
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1956
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,382,918
- Income (IRS master file)
- $21,903,061
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $21,146,562 | $21,410,365 | $11,382,918 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $20,652,473 | $21,106,667 | $12,205,609 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $19,162,495 | $18,339,490 | $12,099,651 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $18,326,415 | $21,232,871 | $11,352,314 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.
Questions about SKY RANCHES INC
- What is the EIN of SKY RANCHES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SKY RANCHES INC is 75-6004483.
- Is SKY RANCHES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1956.
- Are donations to SKY RANCHES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SKY RANCHES INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SKY RANCHES INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SKY RANCHES INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SKY RANCHES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names JOHN JOHANSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of SKY RANCHES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $301,722 (MELINDA S PAULK, CEO & PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does SKY RANCHES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $21,146,562, expenses of $21,410,365 and total assets of $11,382,918 at year end.
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