EIN 58-1933629

Wears Valley Ranch

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
109
City
Sevierville
Year formed
1991
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Wears Valley Ranch provides Christian homes, education, and counseling to children in need of a stronger family support system.
Total revenues
$3,209,025
2023
Total expenses
$3,445,571
2023
Total assets
$9,284,558
2023
Num. employees
109
2023

Program areas at Wears Valley Ranch

Residential, counseling and recreation programsprovide four homes for children from difficult family situations, group and individual counseling to children, families, and staff who care for them. Recreation includes therapeutic environment using horesmenship, challenge course, swimming, hiking, and other sports to encourage fitness and emotional wellbeing.
Camp and retreatscamp arrowwood is a week-long christ-centered adventure camp program typically serving 400 campers annually. In 2020, covid-19 reduced the program to a series of day camps only. The Ranch typically hosts 544 volunteers and retreat participants annualy for services and christian retreats.
Education programprovide accredited k-12 tutorial education to children in the residential program. Curriculum is tailored to each childs learning style and educational needs. Children often advance rapidly, reaching grade level or advanced levels in a short period of time. Abiding in christ radio provides biblical teaching and counsel to strengthen families. Broadcast airs weekdays on xm/sirius satellite radio.

Who funds Wears Valley Ranch

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
DAFgiving360Human Services$1,038,250
East Tennessee Foundation (ETF)Gen/oper Support$251,000
Bullfrogs and Butterflies FoundationGeneral Support$150,000
...and 12 more grants received

Financials for Wears Valley Ranch

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,708,070
Program services$450,026
Investment income and dividends$29,545
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$40,339
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-33,163
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$14,208
Total revenues$3,209,025

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Data update history
July 3, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Gerald W and Mary A Phillips Family Charitable Foundation
March 26, 2025
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $251,000 from East Tennessee Foundation (ETF)
November 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Samuel E Upchurch JR Charitable Foundation
October 3, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
August 29, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHuman service organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationHuman servicesHousing
Characteristics
ChristianReligiousEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
100 One Fine Pl
Sevierville, TN 37862
County
Sevier County, TN
Website URL
wvr.org/ 
Phone
(865) 429-5437
IRS details
EIN
58-1933629
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1991
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P70: Residential, Custodial Care (Group Home)
NAICS code, primary
623990: Other Residential Care Facilities
Parent/child status
Central organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0179240
FTB Entity ID
3429081
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-08-06
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