High Sky Childrens Ranch
Campus and Community Foster Care & Adoption: High Sky recruits and trains caring individuals and couples to provide safe, stable homes for children ages 0 to 17 in …
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Intergenerational trauma can persist in families for decades, passing from parent to child.
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Mission
Campus and Community Foster Care & Adoption: High Sky recruits and trains caring individuals and couples to provide safe, stable homes for children ages 0 to 17 in the Permian Basin. Foster care and adoption services are designed to meet the individual needs of each child through personalized treatment plans, therapeutic support, educational assistance, and independent living preparation. All children attend public schools, engage in community activities, and receive the support they need to heal and thrive. Children in our on-campus program are typically ages 4 to 15 and often present with higher levels of need, while community-based homes provide a family environment throughout the region.Teen Home General Residential Operation (GRO): High Sky operates a therapeutic teen home for adolescent boys with higher levels of need who might otherwise be sent out of the region. The program provides a structured and supportive home where youth receive therapeutic care, build confidence and life
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar health in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, High Sky Childrens Ranch has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1961, it predates 90% of the health charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 77 places it in the top 25% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
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- a website
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHigh Sky Childrens Ranch is a registered health nonprofit based in Midland, TX, 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 751155049. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $7M in annual revenue. 140 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
High Sky Childrens Ranch's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 751155049. 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.
High Sky Childrens Ranch has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 81% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.
High Sky Childrens Ranch is located in Midland, TX, United States. The organization was established in 1961 and has been active for 65 years.
Based on official tax filings, High Sky Childrens Ranch has $7M in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 81% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
High Sky Childrens Ranch is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $7M in annual revenue. The organization has 140 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for High Sky Childrens 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, High Sky Childrens 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 81% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). 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.
Intergenerational trauma can persist in families for decades, passing from parent to child. High Sky Childrens Ranch is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1961.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $7M is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to High Sky Childrens Ranch are generally tax-deductible in the United States. High Sky Childrens Ranch is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 751155049, 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 (FY2024): 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.
HIGH SKY CHILDRENS 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
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 140 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 140 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 High Sky Childrens Ranch
- What is High Sky Childrens Ranch?
- High Sky Childrens Ranch is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Midland, United States. Intergenerational trauma can persist in families for decades, passing from parent to child.
- When was High Sky Childrens Ranch founded?
- High Sky Childrens Ranch was founded in 1961.
- Who leads High Sky Childrens Ranch?
- Kelsee Jones serves as Executive Direc.
- Where is High Sky Childrens Ranch located?
- Headquartered in Midland, TX, United States.
- What is High Sky Childrens Ranch's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
- Is High Sky Childrens Ranch trustworthy?
- High Sky Childrens Ranch has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 High Sky Childrens Ranch's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 751155049.
- What is High Sky Childrens Ranch's website?
- http://highsky.org