Woodcraft Rangers
Woodcraft Rangers reported $44.3 million in revenue and $44.6 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $86.93 went to program services, $11.52 to management and general costs and $1.55 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 99.7% of the total. Government grants made up 93.2%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $452,548 (CEO). 15 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 295% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $45MFor context, the median across 2,433 covered unclassified charities: $88.27 programs, $11.68 management, $0.05 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $44MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 86.9% | 86.7% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.02 | $0.01 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 99.7% | 29.9% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 93.2% | 3.8% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 0.2% | 58.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $452,548 | $301,601 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.01% | 1.38% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 15 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 1.9 | 6.8 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 24 of 24 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseAfter school youth development programs: the nvision after school program provides academic enrichment and recreation programs for youth ages 6-18. Programs are offered five days a week until 6:00 pm on school campuses and in community centers. The nvision program includes a homework clinic, fitness period, healthy snack and special interest clubs. Clubs offer a wide range of activities that build self-confidence, improve academic performance, and strengthen leadership abilities. Total children benefited: 22,000
Camp program: Woodcraft Rangers provides residential summer camp programs to elementary and middle school youth at blue sky meadow camp in big bear, ca. The program is designed to provide outdoor experiences, respect for nature and enhance social skills. In addition, Woodcraft Rangers also provides elementary and middle school youth with a day camp program in the los angeles area. Total children benefited: 500
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $405,042 | $0 | $47,506 | $452,548 |
| CFO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $316,688 | $0 | $26,153 | $342,841 |
| COO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $279,200 | $0 | $24,487 | $303,687 |
| CPO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $258,042 | $0 | $36,928 | $294,970 |
| COS Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $211,125 | $0 | $20,199 | $231,324 |
| SR. DIR. OF HUMAN RESOURCE Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $191,927 | $0 | $20,522 | $212,449 |
| SR. DIR. OF PROGRAMS Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $179,000 | $0 | $18,475 | $197,475 |
| SR. DIR. LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $175,947 | $0 | $18,419 | $194,366 |
15 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Woodcraft Rangers (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.7M (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b24 · 24 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 51,708
- Volunteers Part I, line 624
Private foundation grants it received
9 private foundations reported grants to Woodcraft Rangers totaling $278K on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of Woodcraft Rangers's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Woodcraft Rangers reported that 86.9% of its $44.6 million in expenses went to program services, 11.5% to management and general and 1.6% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Woodcraft Rangers pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Woodcraft Rangers reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $452,548, for the role of CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Woodcraft Rangers get its money?
Of $44.3 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 99.7% came from contributions and grants (including 93.2% from government grants) and 0.2% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Woodcraft Rangers a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 95-1729319 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202641269349301924 · read the filing
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202531009349301803 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202400259349301415 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202223059349302677 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202200259349300135 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202121169349300912 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 95-1729319: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.