Buckeye Ranch
90% goes to programs $12 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Buckeye Ranch is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Grove City, Ohio, registered in 1965, with $81,605,026 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 90% of spending to programs.
5665 Hoover Rd, Grove City, OH, 43123 EIN 31-0642111 Since 1965
Revenue (FY2024)
$81.6M
▲ 27.0% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$75.8M
Net assets
$55.0M
Employees
622
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating90% to programs · $12 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Buckeye Ranch: 90% to programs · $12 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating9 mo reserves · +7% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Buckeye Ranch: 9 mo reserves · +7% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Buckeye Ranch: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Buckeye Ranch: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The buckeye ranch provides hope and healing to children and families by offering family-focused mental health treatment and alcohol/drug services for children with behavioral or psychological and substance abuse disorders.
Contact & location
- Address
- 5665 Hoover Rd, Grove City, OH, 43123
- City
- Grove City
- State
- Ohio
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Residential Care
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $38.6M (FY2013) to $81.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $22.7MNet assets $55.0M
Operating margin
7.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$77.7M
Total liabilities
$22.7M
Net assets
$55.0M
Salaries & benefits
$50.1M
66% of expenses
Board members
16
16 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $81,605,026▲27.0% | $75,785,514▲10.0% | $55,004,476▲17.1% | $77,679,547▲24.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $64,255,706▲10.0% | $68,906,811▲20.4% | $46,983,002▼5.5% | $62,663,999▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $58,429,993▲11.3% | $57,240,162▲17.0% | $49,740,914▲5.4% | $64,650,308▲23.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $52,506,935▼14.3% | $48,938,341▼0.9% | $47,191,916▲2.3% | $52,523,955▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $61,267,153▲24.5% | $49,392,576▲1.6% | $46,141,584▲31.2% | $53,411,660▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $49,199,528▲2.3% | $48,611,628▲2.2% | $35,174,424▲6.3% | $50,313,221▲16.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $48,088,525▲9.2% | $47,587,156▲3.5% | $33,077,306▲5.3% | $43,262,809▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $44,052,749▲3.8% | $45,994,414▲3.8% | $31,416,803▼0.4% | $44,013,912▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $42,419,603▼0.2% | $44,294,488▲4.9% | $31,555,872▲2.2% | $43,467,716▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $42,494,980▲4.3% | $42,242,846▲4.0% | $30,884,078▼10.7% | $42,038,935▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $40,738,489▲5.7% | $40,606,737▲0.7% | $34,603,945▲6.0% | $41,267,874▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $38,557,880 | $40,308,514▲10.2% | $32,639,976▲3.0% | $39,254,104▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $36,588,834▲17.6% | $31,675,027▲14.8% | $38,232,544▲12.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $31,123,436▼2.6% | $27,590,724▲1.4% | $33,880,031▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $31,969,492▲6.2% | $27,201,108▲238% | $33,565,625▲141% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $30,099,372 | $8,047,258 | $13,912,623 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Vickie Thompson-sandy — $504,118 (0.67% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vickie Thompson-sandy | President & Ceo | 40 | $504,118 |
| Dr Patricia Gentile | Psychiatrist | 40 | $269,875 |
| Kimberly Miller Executive Vp | Innovative Care Strategies | 40 | $187,718 |
| Dorothy Garrity | Executive Vp Administration | 40 | $182,810 |
| Christina Massey | Executive Vp Program | 40 | $175,733 |
| Simon Sweet | It Director | 40 | $166,635 |
| Deidra Brown | Residential Shift Lead | 40 | $159,871 |
| Lindsay Williams | Vp Child Welfare | 40 | $150,562 |
| Kamilah Twymon | Vp Community Based | 40 | $149,074 |
| Fraser Scoyne | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $76,618 |
| Alessandro Ciaffoncini | Trustee (enter 9/24) | 1 | — |
| Andrew Lynch | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Beau Arnason | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Brian Stump | Trustee (exit 5/25) | 1 | — |
| Chay Rankin Vice Chair | Chair | 1 | — |
| David Kristal | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Doug Musynski | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Emmett Kelly | Trustee (exit 9/24) | 1 | — |
| Jax Zachariah | Trustee (exit 5/25) | 1 | — |
| Jay Larsen | Trustee (exit 5/25) | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Central Point Partners | Nursing Assessment & Placement Services | $168,633 |
Grants received · $4.2M total
109 grants to Buckeye Ranch totaling $4.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Foundation | Health | 2024 | $404,821 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2023 | $250,000 |
| Columbus Foundation | Social services | 2023 | $205,238 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $12,600 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $5,752 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $5,220 |
| Columbus Foundation | Social services | 2022 | $335,801 |
| Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association | General support | 2022 | $183,050 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $8,660 |
| Columbus Foundation | Social services | 2021 | $341,546 |
| Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association | General support | 2021 | $42,515 |
| Columbus Foundation | Social services | 2020 | $100,000 |
| Columbus Foundation | Social services | 2020 | $50,000 |
| Columbus Foundation | Health | 2020 | $27,000 |
Grants made · $69K in FY2017
1 grant totaling $69K in FY2017. All grants made by Buckeye Ranch →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Buckeye Ranch Foundation | Supportive services and fundraising activities | $68,681 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Buckeye Ranch a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Buckeye Ranch is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-0642111, based in Grove City, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Buckeye Ranch's EIN?
- Buckeye Ranch's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-0642111.
- How much revenue does Buckeye Ranch report?
- Buckeye Ranch reported $81,605,026 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Buckeye Ranch's spending goes to programs?
- Buckeye Ranch spends about 90% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Buckeye Ranch have?
- CharityIndex grades Buckeye Ranch A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Buckeye Ranch's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Buckeye Ranch's latest Form 990 is $504,118, paid to Vickie Thompson-sandy (President & Ceo).
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Data for Buckeye Ranch (EIN 31-0642111) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.