Why does a children’s charity like New Mexico Boys
and Girls Ranches need a Foundation?
We do not accept government funding. Consequently, monies needed
to operate all of our childcare programs must be raised annually.
This requires that we utilize a wide variety of fund raising activities,
including direct mail, estate planning, special events, gift annuities
and the like. Additionally, donors through the years have given
us assets that must be actively managed, sometimes on their behalf.
These include trusts, bequests, oil and gas royalties, stocks, bonds,
real estate and gift annuity contracts. As a service to our donors,
we will also serve as the executor of their estate when immediate
family is not available. The legal structure of a foundation enables
us to conduct all of these activities under state and federal law.
Why don’t you accept government funding?
Government funding tends to be very unstable – each time there
is a budget crunch, social service programs are usually the first
to be cut. Our faith-based values could also affect future funding.
How can I obtain a copy of your annual report or 990?
Copies of our annual report and Form 990 tax returns are available
upon request. Call our offices at 1-800-660-0289 or write us at
6209 Hendrix Rd. NE, 2 FL, Albuquerque, NM 87110.
Can I create an endowment or scholarship fund?
Yes. Since 1984, permanent endowment, memorial, education and scholarships
funds have been a popular and lasting way to provide for children
at The Ranches. The principal of these funds is pooled and only
the interest is used for our programs.
The endowment and scholarship programs have several brief guidelines:
• The minimum to establish a fund is $1000.
• The income from Permanent Endowment and Permanent Memorial funds is used for program expenses.
• The income from Education Endowment and Scholarship Funds is used for our on-campus schools and helps children from The Ranches attend college, university or trade school.
• Your fund is invested and pooled with other funds.
• You can add subsequent gifts to your fund at any time with any amount.
• A framed photograph and short biography of you or your loved one will be permanently displayed at Boys Ranch.
• A brass leaf engraved with your name or the name of your friend or loved one is placed on our Tree of Life.
• A list of all funds is published annually in our Corral newsletter.
• Once a year a report will be sent to you listing the principal amount in your fund and the overall performance of the pooled fund.
What is the difference between a Permanent Memorial Fund
and a Permanent Endowment Fund?
The only difference between these two endowment funds is that one
is in memory of a deceased friend or loved one, while the other
honors someone still living. Eventually, permanent endowments become
permanent memorials.
I want to include The Ranches in my estate plans. What
is your legal name?
The legal name to use when naming The Ranches in your estate plans
is New Mexico Boys and Girls Ranch Foundation, Inc.
Can I designate which program I want my donation to support?
Yes. If you want to support a specific program of The Ranches, simply
note the program when you make your gift.
Can I donate things other than money – like stock
or land?
We are able to accept donations of stock, real estate and used vehicles.
If you wish to make a gift of this type, please call us at 1-800-660-0289.
I have heard that there is a way that my wife and I can
make a substantial gift to The Ranches and receive income for the
rest of our lives. Is this true?
Yes, this is true. By creating a two-life charitable gift annuity,
you can receive fixed payments for your lifetime and help The Ranches
at the same time. If you’d like more information, e-mail us
at plannedgiving@theranches.org
or give us a call at1-800-660-0289.
Is it safe to use my credit card to make an online donation?
Yes. Using your credit card is safe. Our servers use Secure Sockets
Layer (SSL), an advanced encryption technology that works with Netscape
Navigator (versions 2.0 and above), Microsoft Internet Explorer
(version 3.0 and above), and AOL (AOL 3.0 and above). This technology
safeguards your personal information and guarantees privacy.
What credit cards do you accept?
We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover.
What do I do if I forget my password?
On the Donations page, click on the link that says, “If you
forgot your password, click here.” We will email your password
to the email address you provided when you became an online donor
at The Ranches.
Who can I call if I need to speak with someone regarding
a donation?
You can call us at 1-800-660-0289 between the hours of 8:30 a.m.
- 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (Mountain Time).
