El Pueblo Boys & Girls Ranch

“The organization has a conflict of interest policy that is consistently monitored and compliance enforced. The types of conduct that raise conflict of interest concerns have been identified and are reviewed regularly. Procedures for disclosure of actual or potential conflicts have also been set forth. The independent members of the board of directors regularly review individual transactions which enables them to identify potential or actual conflict of interest issues. The consequences of not adhering to the conflict of interest policy have been clearly spelled out. The staff, board members, and volunteers also sign a conflict of interest statement.”

“THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING THE COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CEO INCLUDES A REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE BOARD, COMPARISON OF COMPENSATION DATA FOR OTHER CEO FOR SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS, AND CONTEMPORANEOUS SUBSTANTIATION OF THE DELIBERATION AND DECISION. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15B: The process for determining the compensation of the Chief of Operations includes usage of established salary guides and industry data.”

“The organization's policy documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public through guidestar.org and upon request.”

“As of the date of filing the organization had ceased operations and access to certain online financial data including payroll and wages was suspended. Estimates are used where necessary. Additional detail can be researched upon request.”

“The corporation approved adoption of the plan of dissolution as of March 8, 2018 and ceased operation as of that date. THE ORGANIZATION'S ASSETS WERE DISTRIBUTED ACCORDING TO THE PLAN OF DISSOLUTION. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A: EL PUEBLO OFFERS RESIDENTIAL AND COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS SERVING BOYS AND GIRLS AGES 10 - 20. RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS: YOUTH WITH NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS, INCLUDING AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER, SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDERS AND COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS. DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED YOUTH WITH COGNITIVE DELAYS AND SEVERE BEHAVIORAL OR MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES ARE ALSO ACCEPTED. SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT IS PROVIDED. SEVERAL EVIDENCE BASED CURRICULA COMPRISE THE BASIS OF THIS INTENSIVE 15 WEEK PROGRAM. CLIENTS PARTICIPATE IN PRO-SOCIAL OFF CAMPUS ACTIVITIES TO SIMULATE REAL LIFE SITUATIONS AND IMPROVE SUCCESS AND RESILIENCY POST-DISCHAGE. 5 TO 7 DAY SHORT TERM CRISIS STABILIZATION IS PROVIDED FOR YOUTH WHO MAY NOT MEET CRITERIA FOR HOSPITALIZATION. THESE YOUTH RECEIVE INTENSIVE INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY. COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS: 23 HOUR RESPITE PROVIDES FAMILIES AN OPPORTUNITY TO RESTORE STABILITY IN THE HOME. INDIVIDUAL CLIENT CONTRACTS DEFINE THE FREQUENCY AND NUMBER OF ADMISSIONS AVAILABLE ALLOWING PARENTS OR GUARDIANS FLEXIBILITY TO CHOOSE WHEN THIS SERVICE IS USED. CLIENTS IN THE 23 HOUR PROGRAM RECEIVE INDIVIDUAL THERAPY WITH A MASTERS LEVEL CLINICIAN. THE DAY TREATMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES THE CONSISTENCY OF A STRUCTURED PROGRAM COMPRISED OF VARIOUS TYPES OF PSYCHO-SOCIAL AND/OR BEHAVIORAL TREATMENTS DESIGNED TO HELP STUDENTS WITH LEARNING AND BEHAVIOR DISORDERS THAT CANNOT BE ADDRESSED IN A PUBLIC SETTING AND PREVENTS THE NEED FOR PLACEMENT OF THE CHILD OUT OF THE COMMUNITY. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8b: The committee Chairs make a report at the operations board meeting. The committee's work and decisions are documented in the board meeting minutes. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11: A COPY OF THE 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND IS FILED AFTER ALL RECOMMENDATIONS HAVE BEEN TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION. A COPY OF THE 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND IS FILED AFTER ALL RECOMMENDATIONS HAVE BEEN TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.”