Buckeye Ranch
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 …
The Buckeye Ranch Inc
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The Buckeye Ranch provides behavioral and mental health services for youth, teens and families, as well as a wealth of foster care resources.
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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.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Buckeye Ranch with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- Established in 1961, it predates 92% of the human services charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBuckeye Ranch is a registered human services nonprofit based in Whitehall, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1961 and has been operating for 65 years. Its EIN is 310642111. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $82M in annual revenue. 170 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Buckeye Ranch's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 310642111. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Buckeye Ranch has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Buckeye Ranch is located in Whitehall, OH, United States. The organization was established in 1961 and has been active for 65 years.
Based on official tax filings, Buckeye Ranch has $82M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 84% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Buckeye Ranch is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $82M in annual revenue. The organization has 170 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Buckeye Ranch. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Buckeye Ranch holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The Buckeye Ranch provides behavioral and mental health services for youth, teens and families, as well as a wealth of foster care resources. Buckeye Ranch is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1961.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $82M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Buckeye Ranch are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Buckeye Ranch is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 310642111, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
BUCKEYE RANCH is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
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A new era of hope: The Buckeye Ranch expands youth mental health services - Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Buckeye Ranch wraps up $35M expansion project, opens Grove City 'healing' center - The Columbus Dispatch
FCCS to end contract with Buckeye Ranch-managed program, impacting 66 employees - 10TV
Franklin County ends child welfare contract with Buckeye Ranch, prompting layoffs - The Columbus Dispatch
60+ Buckeye Ranch employees face layoffs after contract with Franklin Co. not renewed - WSYX
Buckeye Ranch expands youth mental health services with $35 million treatment facility - 10TV
CRR Hospitality Opens Buckeye Ranch RV Resort in Arizona - Woodall's Campground Magazine
When Columbus boychoir left, its women's board refocused on creation of The Buckeye Ranch - The Columbus Dispatch
Police continue to investigate how noncustodial mother reportedly abducted child from The Buckeye Ranch - 10TV
The Buckeye Ranch social worker believes in helping middle-school students - The Columbus Dispatch
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 170 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 170 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1961
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Buckeye Ranch
- What is Buckeye Ranch?
- Buckeye Ranch is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Whitehall, United States. The Buckeye Ranch provides behavioral and mental health services for youth, teens and families, as well as a wealth of foster care resources.
- When was Buckeye Ranch founded?
- Buckeye Ranch was founded in 1961.
- Who leads Buckeye Ranch?
- Fraser Scoyne serves as Chief Financial Officer.
- Where is Buckeye Ranch located?
- Headquartered in Whitehall, OH, United States.
- What is Buckeye Ranch's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Buckeye Ranch trustworthy?
- Buckeye Ranch has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Buckeye Ranch's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 310642111.
- What is Buckeye Ranch's website?
- http://www.buckeyeranch.org