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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

Human Services Whitehall, OH EIN: 310642111 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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90
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Buckeye Ranch

The Buckeye Ranch provides behavioral and mental health services for youth, teens and families, as well as a wealth of foster care resources.

Founded
Headquarters
Whitehall, OH
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P730
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1965

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 where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 90%
Peer average: 84%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.56%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.90
Program$0.90
90% to programs beats the peer average (84%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Buckeye 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.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
90% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
622

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

FR
Fraser S•••••
Chief Financial Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$81.6M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
A new era of hope: The Buckeye Ranch expands youth mental health services - Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Dec 2025
news.nationwide.com
Buckeye Ranch wraps up $35M expansion project, opens Grove City 'healing' center - The Columbus Dispatch
Dec 2025
www.dispatch.com
FCCS to end contract with Buckeye Ranch-managed program, impacting 66 employees - 10TV
Oct 2025
www.10tv.com
Franklin County ends child welfare contract with Buckeye Ranch, prompting layoffs - The Columbus Dispatch
Oct 2025
www.dispatch.com
60+ Buckeye Ranch employees face layoffs after contract with Franklin Co. not renewed - WSYX
Oct 2025
abc6onyourside.com
Buckeye Ranch expands youth mental health services with $35 million treatment facility - 10TV
Sep 2025
www.10tv.com
CRR Hospitality Opens Buckeye Ranch RV Resort in Arizona - Woodall's Campground Magazine
Sep 2025
woodallscm.com
When Columbus boychoir left, its women's board refocused on creation of The Buckeye Ranch - The Columbus Dispatch
Jun 2025
www.dispatch.com
Police continue to investigate how noncustodial mother reportedly abducted child from The Buckeye Ranch - 10TV
May 2025
www.10tv.com
The Buckeye Ranch social worker believes in helping middle-school students - The Columbus Dispatch
Apr 2024
www.dispatch.com
Form filed
$58.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$52.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$61.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$49.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 170 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1961
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No 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