Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

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OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2011 and ending 12-31-2011
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
BLACK HILLS CHILDREN'S RANCH INC
 
Doing Business As
PIONEER CREDIT COUNSELING
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1644 CONCOURSE DRIVE
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
RAPID CITY, SD57703
D Employer identification number

46-0358693
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 2,981,538
F Name and address of principal officer:
TODD OSSENFORT PRESIDENT
1644 CONCOURSE DRIVE
RAPID CITY,SD57703
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.PIONEERCREDIT.COM
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
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K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1980
M State of legal domicile: SD
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO EDUCATE AND COUNSEL CONSUMERS IN A BROAD RANGE OF FINANCIAL LIFE SKILLS, BUDGETING, RETIREMENT, HOUSING AND CREDIT, PRE-BANKRUPTCY COUNSELING, POST-BANKRUPTCY EDUCATION OR DEBT ISSUES THROUGH FACE TO FACE COUNSELING SESSIONS, TELEPHONE SESSIONS, AND BY CONDUCTING WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CURRICULUM OF THE "SIMPLIFIED GUIDE TO FINANCIAL LIFE SKILLS." BY EDUCATING AND PROVIDING THE MUCH NEEDED TOOLS TO CONSUMERS, WE HAVE BENEFITED HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. MANY OF THESE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ARE NOW ON TRACK IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THEIR "FINANCIAL LIFE SKILLS."
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a)..... 3 6
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 5
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 86
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6  
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b  
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........   1,000
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 3,987,162 2,965,918
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 6,424 11,401
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 3,326 3,219
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 3,996,912 2,981,538
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 1,047 1,500
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....   0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 2,128,700 1,736,577
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).....   0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 1,858,146 1,262,065
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 3,987,893 3,000,142
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 9,019 -18,604
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 1,761,894 1,763,108
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 342,180 369,106
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 1,419,714 1,394,002
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III .........
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: TO EDUCATE AND COUNSEL CONSUMERS IN A BROAD RANGE OF FINANCIAL LIFE SKILLS, BUDGETING, RETIREMENT, HOUSING AND CREDIT, PRE-BANKRUPTCY COUNSELING, POST-BANKRUPTCY EDUCATION OR DEBT ISSUES THROUGH FACE TO FACE COUNSELING SESSIONS, TELEPHONE SESSIONS, AND BY CONDUCTING WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CURRICULUM OF THE "SIMPLIFIED GUIDE TO FINANCIAL LIFE SKILLS." BY EDUCATING AND PROVIDING THE MUCH NEEDED TOOLS TO CONSUMERS, WE HAVE BENEFITED HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. MANY OF THESE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ARE NOW ON TRACK IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THEIR "FINANCIAL LIFE SKILLS."
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,364,491 including grants of $ 1,500 ) (Revenue $ 2,965,918 )
DEBT COUNSELING PROGRAM: THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS SEVERAL OPTIONS TO CONSUMERS SEEKING HELP IN FINANCIAL EDUCATION, BUDGETING AND DEBT MANAGEMENT. A CONSUMER WILL INITIALLY VISIT WITH ONE OF OUR CERTIFIED CREDIT COUNSELORS (CERTIFIED THROUGH THE GUIDELINES OF THE ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING AGENCIES - AICCCA) TO DISCUSS THE GOALS OF THE CONSUMER. IF THE CONSUMER IS PRIMARILY SEEKING ASSISTANCE IN ESTABLISHING A MONTHLY BUDGET OR REVIEWING THEIR FINANCIAL SITUATION, THIS WILL BE DONE AT NO CHARGE TO THE CONSUMER AND CAN BE COMPLETED WITHIN AN HOUR OR TWO, WHETHER FACE TO FACE OR BY PHONE, DEPENDING ON THE CONSUMER'S FINANCIAL SITUATION. ON A DAILY BASIS, WE ALSO PROVIDE CONSUMERS WITH HOUSING COUNSELING (AT NO COST), PRE-BANKRUPTCY COUNSELING AND POST-BANKRUPTCY EDUCATION. THERE ARE SOME INSTANCES IN WHICH AFTER THEIR INITIAL CONSULTATION, THE CONSUMER DETERMINES WHETHER OR NOT THEY WOULD LIKE OR NEED FURTHER ASSISTANCE IN REDUCING PAYMENTS TO UNSECURED CREDITORS OR DUE TO THEIR BUDGET NOT BEING WITHIN THEIR MEANS. THEN THE CERTIFIED CREDIT COUNSELOR WILL HELP THEM ESTABLISH A NEW PAYMENT THROUGH OUR "DEBT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM." WE PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF INFORMATION THROUGH OUR STATE OF THE ART WEBSITE 24/7, WHICH HAS ACCOUNT INFORMATION FOR THOSE THAT HAVE ENROLLED IN OUR DEBT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, IN ADDITION TO BEING AVAILABLE BY PHONE MONDAY-FRIDAY, 6AM TO 8PM MST, AND SATURDAY, 8AM TO 5PM MST. THE ORGANIZATION IS ALSO A REGISTERED AGENCY THROUGH BUREAU VERITAS CERTIFICATION AND OPERATES A QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS ORGANIZATION 9001-2008 AND THE AICCCA "CODE OF PRACTICE," AS WELL AS A PARTICIPANT OF THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU CARE PROGRAM. THE ORGANIZATION HAS HAD OVER 203,000 ISSUES OF OUR "PIONEER PRESS" DISBURSED TO CONSUMERS IN THE YEAR 2011. THE PIONEER PRESS IS A BI-MONTHLY FINANCIAL NEWSLETTER, WHICH FEATURES 4 MAIN ARTICLES AND THEN FOCUSES ON THE FOLLOWING AREAS FOR NEW INFORMATION IN EVERY ISSUE: BUDGET BOOSTERS, PENNY PINCHERS CLUB, AND SCAM ALERTS. THE PUBLICATION BEGAN IN NOVEMBER OF 2004 AND HAS BEEN CONTINUED THEREAFTER. WE HAVE BEEN DISTRIBUTING AN AVERAGE OF 33,875 EACH ISSUE. FOR A FREE COPY, PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY. THE ORGANIZATION HAS HAD OVER 87,000 COUNSELING SESSIONS IN THE YEAR OF 2011 ALONE, WITH AN ESTIMATED 251 OF THOSE CONSUMERS DETERMINING THEIR NEEDS TO ENROLL IN OUR "DEBT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM." MANY OF OUR COUNSELING AND EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS ARE PROVIDED AT NO CHARGE TO THE PUBLIC. THE ORGANIZATION COUNSELS ANYONE THAT IS IN NEED OF OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. WE HAD APPROXIMATELY 18% OF ALL CONSUMERS ENROLLED ON THE DEBT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM GRADUATE ON A MONTHLY BASIS IN 2011. THIS COMES OUT TO AN ESTIMATED NUMBER OF 316 CONSUMERS THAT PAID OFF THEIR DEBT THROUGH OUR DEBT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM IN 2011. IN THE YEAR 2011, THE NUMBER OF ENROLLEES FOR THE "SIMPLIFIED GUIDE TO FINANCIAL LIFE SKILLS" EXCEEDED 6,000. THIS WORKBOOK COVERS BASIC MONEY MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL LIFE SKILLS. THE CHAPTERS ARE AS FOLLOWS: PRETEST (THIS HELPS MEASURE THE FINANCIAL LITERACY OF EACH INDIVIDUAL) 1 IDENTIFYING DEBT WARNING SIGNS, 2 SETTING UP A FAMILY BUDGET, 3 TIPS FOR MAKING A BUDGET, 4 SHOPPING GUIDE/BUDGET HELP, 5 MONEY MANAGEMENT HELP, 6 CONQUERING YOUR FINANCIAL STRESS, 7 TIPS FOR DEALING WITH YOUR CREDITORS AND PLANNING, PREPARING AND MANAGING YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE. IT ALSO INCLUDES A FINAL TEST (SUBMITTED TO US FOR GRADING AND RECORDING THE MEASUREMENT OF THEIR SUCCESS) AND A GLOSSARY/APPENDIX (THIS INCLUDES TERMS WHICH APPEAR ON CREDITOR STATEMENTS AND CREDIT REPORTS TO ENHANCE THE CONSUMER'S FINANCIAL LITERACY). THOSE COMPLETING THE COURSE WITH A PASSING GRADE ON THE FINAL TEST, GRADUATED AND RECEIVED A "GRADUATION CERTIFICATE." WE ALSO CONDUCT FREE MONTHLY SEMINARS IN A PUBLIC SETTING HELD AT OUR OFFICES. WE INVITE ALL CONSUMERS THAT HAVE COME IN CONTACT WITH OUR ORGANIZATION, AS WELL AS POST ANOUNCEMENTS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN COOPERATION WITH THE CORNERSTONE RESCUE MISSION IN RAPID CITY, SD, PRAIRIE WINDS CASINO IN PINE RIDGE, SD AND LAKOTA FUND IN KYLE, SD ON THE PINE RIDGE INDIAN RESERVATION. IN THE YEAR 2011, OUR AVERAGE CONSUMER HAD A TOTAL OF 9,636 OF UNSECURED DEBT, WHICH THEY ENROLLED ON OUR "DEBT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM." THE AVERAGE PAYMENT RECEIVED FROM THOSE SAME CONSUMERS, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THEIR UNSECURED CREDITORS, WAS 355, WHICH COMES FROM THEIR AVERAGE MONTHLY HOUSEHOLD INCOME OF 2,657 OR 31,884 ANNUALLY. WE ESTIMATE THAT THE AVERAGE REDUCTION IN INTEREST RATES TO THOSE CONSUMERS ENROLLING ON THE DEBT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND BASED ON DATA AS OF 3/31/12, IS ABOUT 11.9%. THE CONSUMER'S INITIAL INTEREST RATE PRIOR TO THE DEBT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM IS AN AVERAGE OF 20%. OUR SUCCESS STORIES AND TESTIMONIALS FROM CONSUMERS ARE OVERWHELMING. JUST ONE QUOTE FROM THE LAST YEAR: M. JENKINS - "WONDERFUL ORGANIZATION CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR YOUR OUTSTANDING ASSISTANCE."
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 2,364,491
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? ........
2
 
No
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part II.........................
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part III........................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment....................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment...................
9
Yes
 
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.Click to see attachment
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.Click to see attachment
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
 
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II..
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III..
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II..........
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statement to this return? Note. All Form 990 filers that operated one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements.
20b
 
 
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II..
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III.....
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I...... Click to see attachment
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................ Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II......................... Click to see attachment
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III......... Click to see attachment
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV ......................... Click to see attachment
28a
Yes
 
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV................... Click to see attachment
28b
Yes
 
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV.. Click to see attachment
28c
Yes
 
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1.....................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
35b
 
No
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...........
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V .........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
10
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
 
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
86
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Form 990 (2011)
Page 6
Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI .........
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
If the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
1a
6
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
5
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? .................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ............
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ..........
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes? ....
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
 
No
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes," to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
MICHAEL SOLANO TREASURER
1644 CONCOURSE DR
RAPID CITY,SD57703
(605) 348-1608
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII .........
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) TODD OSSENFORT
PRES/COO
 45.00 X   X       119,058 0 3,545
(2) MICHAEL ZARLE
DIRECTOR
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(3) LEON WIKLE
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(4) PAULO NACCARATI
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(5) ALAN MAAS
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(6) SONYA MAAS
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(7) LACA OSSENFORT
SECR/ADMINIS
 45.00     X       165,502 0 48
(8) MICHAEL SOLANO
CFO/TREAS
 45.00     X       80,403 0 48
(9) ANNIE EDWARDS
VPCOUNSELING
 50.00     X       65,517 0 3,524
















Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;


























1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 430,480   7,165
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet2
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
LIQUID COMPANIES LLC
PO BOX 9729
RAPID CITY,SD57709 		SOFTWARE DEVEL 110,970
WELLMARK
1601 W MADISON
SIOUX FALLS,SD57104 		HEALTH INSUR 109,038
VENABLE LLP
PO BOX 62727
BALTIMORE,MD21264 		LEGAL SERVICES 104,134
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet3
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		1,000
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 1,000
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a DEBT COUNSELING FEES 624,100 2,674,986 2,674,986    
b FAIR SHARE - CREDITORS 624,100 168,066 168,066    
c GRANTS - CREDITORS 624,100 122,566 122,566    
d HOUSING COUNSELING FEES 624,100 300 300    
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 2,965,918
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 11,401     11,401
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties............MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory    
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses    
c Gain or (loss)    
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet        
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a MISCELLANEOUS 624,100 3,219 3,219    
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 3,219
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 2,981,538 2,969,137   11,401
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part IX. .........
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21 1,500 1,500
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22    
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 437,645 350,116 87,529  
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 1,061,744 849,395 212,349  
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....        
9 Other employee benefits ....... 121,830 104,889 16,941  
10 Payroll taxes ........... 115,358 92,286 23,072  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 232,959   232,959  
c Accounting ........... 14,683 13,949 734  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17..    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other .......... 35,981 35,439 542  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 131,972 131,972    
13 Office expenses ....... 257,403 241,123 16,280  
14 Information technology ...... 37,800 35,520 2,280  
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 272,367 254,848 17,519  
17 Travel ............ 34,891 33,542 1,349  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 28,091 28,091    
20 Interest ........... 7,611 7,611    
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 116,233 110,421 5,812  
23 Insurance .............. 27,942 12,173 15,769  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24f. If line 24f amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24f expenses on Schedule O.)
a CLIENT EDUCATION 39,675 39,675    
b DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 19,692 18,707 985  
c CREDIT REPORTS 3,234 3,234    
d BUSINESS PROMOTION 1,531   1,531  
e
f All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 3,000,142 2,364,491 635,651 0
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 101,740 1 95,667
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 796,514 2 816,801
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net .........   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 63,460 4 42,062
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   5  
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 61,184 9 40,861
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 1,029,169
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 365,128 661,215 10c 664,041
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 77,781 11 70,676
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ......   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets .........   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........   15 33,000
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 1,761,894 16 1,763,108
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 93,695 17 180,918
18 Grants payable ..........   18  
19 Deferred revenue ..........   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D.. 84,437 21 58,111
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 164,048 23 130,077
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D.....   25  
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 342,180 26 369,106
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..... 1,419,714 27 1,394,002
28 Temporarily restricted net assets .....   28  
29 Permanently restricted net assets .....   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 1,419,714 33 1,394,002
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 1,761,894 34 1,763,108
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI .........
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ...
1
2,981,538
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ....
2
3,000,142
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ...
3
-18,604
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
1,419,714
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...
5
-7,108
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) ....
6
1,394,002
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII .........
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?....
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O. ...........................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2011)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
BLACK HILLS CHILDREN'S RANCH INC
 
Employer identification number

46-0358693
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
(i)
Name of supported organization 		(ii)
EIN 		(iii)
Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) 		(iv)
Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? 		(v)
Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? 		(vi)
Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? 		(vii)
Amount of support?
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....            
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3..            
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..            
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).            
12
12
 
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .         1,000 1,000
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose...... 2,860,701 3,194,333 4,086,546 3,882,522 2,969,137 16,993,239
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5. 2,860,701 3,194,333 4,086,546 3,882,522 2,970,137 16,994,239
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. 421,140 304,142 193,538 90,499 57,045 1,066,364
c Add lines 7a and 7b.. 421,140 304,142 193,538 90,499 57,045 1,066,364
8 Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)           15,927,875
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 2,860,701 3,194,333 4,086,546 3,882,522 2,970,137 16,994,239
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 21,569 11,219 13,434 16,360 11,401 73,983
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 21,569 11,219 13,434 16,360 11,401 73,983
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)            
13 Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.). 2,882,270 3,205,552 4,099,980 3,898,882 2,981,538 17,068,222
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
93.320 %
16
16
90.590 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
0 %
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BLACK HILLS CHILDREN'S RANCH INC
 
Employer identification number

46-0358693
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .......    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ...    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 52283D
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance ....        
b Contributions ........        
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses ...        
d Grants or scholarships .....        
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		       
f Administrative expenses ....        
g End of year balance ......        
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance (line 1g) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
No
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................      
b Buildings ................        
c Leasehold improvements ............   280,090 127,636 152,454
d Equipment ................   749,079 237,492 511,587
e Other .................        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 664,041
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Book value
Federal Income Taxes  








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet  
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
Schedule D (Form 990) 2011

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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1 2,981,538
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 3,000,142
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 -18,604
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4 -7,106
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ................................. 8 -2
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 through 8 ......................... 9 -7,108
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 -25,712
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 2,974,432
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a -7,106
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -7,106
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 2,981,538
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 2,981,538
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 3,000,144
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 3,000,144
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 4b -2
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c -2
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 3,000,142
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
ESCROW LIABILITY ARRANGEMENT EXPLANATION SCHEDULE D, PAGE 2, PART IV, LINE 2B UNDER THE ORGANIZATION'S DEBT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, CLIENTS REMIT PAYMENT TO THEIR ESCROW ACCOUNT. THIS PAYMENT IS THEN REMITTED TO THE CLIENT'S VARIOUS CREDITORS.
LIABILITY UNDER FIN 48 FOOTNOTE SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X ACCOUNTING STANDARDS PRESCRIBE A RECOGNITION THRESHOLD OF MORE LIKELY THAN NOT, AND A MEASUREMENT ATTRIBUTE FOR ALL TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN ON A TAX RETURN, IN ORDER FOR THOSE TAX POSITIONS TO BE RECOGNIZED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. AT DECEMBER 31, 2011, THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THAT THERE ARE NO SIGNIFICANT UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS OR LIABILITIES, OR INTEREST AND PENALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE STATUE OF LIMITATIONS, THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX RETURNS COULD BE AUDITED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008 TO 2011.
RECONCILIATION OF CHANGES - OTHER SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 8 ROUNDING -2
EXPENSE AMOUNTS INCLUDED ON RETURN - OTHER SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XIII, LINE 4B ROUNDING -2
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BLACK HILLS CHILDREN'S RANCH INC
 
Employer identification number

46-0358693
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 50053T
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and column (E) for that individual.
(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) LACA OSSENFORT (i)
(ii)		 165,502
  		 
  		 
  		15
  		33
  		165,550
  		 
 















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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V lines 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. MediumBulletSee separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BLACK HILLS CHILDREN'S RANCH INC
 
Employer identification number

46-0358693
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3) and section 501 (c)(4) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Description of transaction (c) Corrected?
Yes No





2
Enter the amount of tax imposed on the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ......................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ....... Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 26, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a.
(a) Name of interested person and purpose (b) Loan to or from the organization? (c)Original principal amount (d)Balance due (e) In default? (f) Approved by board or committee? (g)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ...............Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefitting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b)Relationship between interested person and the organization (c)Amount of grant or type of assistance
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the
Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50056A
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) SJD HOLDINGS
  		SEE BELOW 149,706 LEASE OF BUILDING   No
(2) OZCORP HOLDINGS
  		SEE BELOW 24,960 LEASE OF BUILDING   No
(3) DJS HOLDINGS LLC
  		SEE BELOW 1,061 GIFT CERTIFICATES   No
(4) MAXIE EDWARDS FAMILY MEMBER 33,605 COMPENSATION   No
(5) DANIELLE OSSENFORT FAMILY MEMBER 25,291 COMPENSATION   No
(6) MARILYN BEATON FAMILY MEMBER 16,435 COMPENSATION   No
(7) REBECCA LANCASTER FAMILY MEMBER 29,766 COMPENSATION   No
(8) JACOB OSSENFORT FAMILY MEMBER 21,324 COMPENSATION   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SCHEDULE L PART V PART IV LINES 1 AND 2 TODD OSSENFORT COO AND BOARD PRESIDENT AND LACA OSSENFORT ADMINISTRATOR AND BOARD SECRETARY OWN SJD HOLDINGS LLC OZCORP HOLDINGS LLC AND DJS HOLDINGS LLC SJD HOLDINGS LLC AND OZCORP HOLDINGS LLC LEASE FACILITIES TO THE ORGANIZATION THE LEASE AGREEMENTS ARE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TODD OSSENFORT ABSTAINS FROM THE VOTE AND LACA OSSENFORT IS NOT A VOTING MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ARE CONSIDERED TO BE IN THE NORMAL COURSE OF BUSINESS DUE DILIGENCE IS PERFORMED ON AREA COMPARISONS FOR COST PER SQUARE FOOT OF SIMILAR PROPERTY
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
BLACK HILLS CHILDREN'S RANCH INC
 
Employer identification number

46-0358693
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ORGANIZATION'S MISSION FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO EDUCATE AND COUNSEL CONSUMERS IN A BROAD RANGE OF FINANCIAL LIFE SKILLS, BUDGETING, RETIREMENT, HOUSING AND CREDIT, PRE-BANKRUPTCY COUNSELING, POST-BANKRUPTCY EDUCATION OR DEBT ISSUES THROUGH FACE TO FACE COUNSELING SESSIONS, TELEPHONE SESSIONS, AND BY CONDUCTING WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CURRICULUM OF THE "SIMPLIFIED GUIDE TO FINANCIAL LIFE SKILLS." BY EDUCATING AND PROVIDING THE MUCH NEEDED TOOLS TO CONSUMERS, WE HAVE BENEFITED HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. MANY OF THESE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ARE NOW ON TRACK IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THEIR "FINANCIAL LIFE SKILLS."
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A COST), PRE-BANKRUPTCY COUNSELING AND POST-BANKRUPTCY EDUCATION. THERE ARE SOME INSTANCES IN WHICH AFTER THEIR INITIAL CONSULTATION, THE CONSUMER DETERMINES WHETHER OR NOT THEY WOULD LIKE OR NEED FURTHER ASSISTANCE IN REDUCING PAYMENTS TO UNSECURED CREDITORS OR DUE TO THEIR BUDGET NOT BEING WITHIN THEIR MEANS. THEN THE CERTIFIED CREDIT COUNSELOR WILL HELP THEM ESTABLISH A NEW PAYMENT THROUGH OUR "DEBT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM." WE PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF INFORMATION THROUGH OUR STATE OF THE ART WEBSITE 24/7, WHICH HAS ACCOUNT INFORMATION FOR THOSE THAT HAVE ENROLLED IN OUR DEBT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, IN ADDITION TO BEING AVAILABLE BY PHONE MONDAY-FRIDAY, 6AM TO 8PM MST, AND SATURDAY, 8AM TO 5PM MST. THE ORGANIZATION IS ALSO A REGISTERED AGENCY THROUGH BUREAU VERITAS CERTIFICATION AND OPERATES A QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS ORGANIZATION 9001-2008 AND THE AICCCA "CODE OF PRACTICE," AS WELL AS A PARTICIPANT OF THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU CARE PROGRAM. THE ORGANIZATION HAS HAD OVER 203,000 ISSUES OF OUR "PIONEER PRESS" DISBURSED TO CONSUMERS IN THE YEAR 2011. THE PIONEER PRESS IS A BI-MONTHLY FINANCIAL NEWSLETTER, WHICH FEATURES 4 MAIN ARTICLES AND THEN FOCUSES ON THE FOLLOWING AREAS FOR NEW INFORMATION IN EVERY ISSUE: BUDGET BOOSTERS, PENNY PINCHERS CLUB, AND SCAM ALERTS. THE PUBLICATION BEGAN IN NOVEMBER OF 2004 AND HAS BEEN CONTINUED THEREAFTER. WE HAVE BEEN DISTRIBUTING AN AVERAGE OF 33,875 EACH ISSUE. FOR A FREE COPY, PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY. THE ORGANIZATION HAS HAD OVER 87,000 COUNSELING SESSIONS IN THE YEAR OF 2011 ALONE, WITH AN ESTIMATED 251 OF THOSE CONSUMERS DETERMINING THEIR NEEDS TO ENROLL IN OUR "DEBT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM." MANY OF OUR COUNSELING AND EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS ARE PROVIDED AT NO CHARGE TO THE PUBLIC. THE ORGANIZATION COUNSELS ANYONE THAT IS IN NEED OF OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. WE HAD APPROXIMATELY 18% OF ALL CONSUMERS ENROLLED ON THE DEBT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM GRADUATE ON A MONTHLY BASIS IN 2011. THIS COMES OUT TO AN ESTIMATED NUMBER OF 316 CONSUMERS THAT PAID OFF THEIR DEBT THROUGH OUR DEBT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM IN 2011. IN THE YEAR 2011, THE NUMBER OF ENROLLEES FOR THE "SIMPLIFIED GUIDE TO FINANCIAL LIFE SKILLS" EXCEEDED 6,000. THIS WORKBOOK COVERS BASIC MONEY MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL LIFE SKILLS. THE CHAPTERS ARE AS FOLLOWS: PRETEST (THIS HELPS MEASURE THE FINANCIAL LITERACY OF EACH INDIVIDUAL) 1 IDENTIFYING DEBT WARNING SIGNS, 2 SETTING UP A FAMILY BUDGET, 3 TIPS FOR MAKING A BUDGET, 4 SHOPPING GUIDE/BUDGET HELP, 5 MONEY MANAGEMENT HELP, 6 CONQUERING YOUR FINANCIAL STRESS, 7 TIPS FOR DEALING WITH YOUR CREDITORS AND PLANNING, PREPARING AND MANAGING YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE. IT ALSO INCLUDES A FINAL TEST (SUBMITTED TO US FOR GRADING AND RECORDING THE MEASUREMENT OF THEIR SUCCESS) AND A GLOSSARY/APPENDIX (THIS INCLUDES TERMS WHICH APPEAR ON CREDITOR STATEMENTS AND CREDIT REPORTS TO ENHANCE THE CONSUMER'S FINANCIAL LITERACY). THOSE COMPLETING THE COURSE WITH A PASSING GRADE ON THE FINAL TEST, GRADUATED AND RECEIVED A "GRADUATION CERTIFICATE." WE ALSO CONDUCT FREE MONTHLY SEMINARS IN A PUBLIC SETTING HELD AT OUR OFFICES. WE INVITE ALL CONSUMERS THAT HAVE COME IN CONTACT WITH OUR ORGANIZATION, AS WELL AS POST ANOUNCEMENTS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN COOPERATION WITH THE CORNERSTONE RESCUE MISSION IN RAPID CITY, SD, PRAIRIE WINDS CASINO IN PINE RIDGE, SD AND LAKOTA FUND IN KYLE, SD ON THE PINE RIDGE INDIAN RESERVATION. IN THE YEAR 2011, OUR AVERAGE CONSUMER HAD A TOTAL OF 9,636 OF UNSECURED DEBT, WHICH THEY ENROLLED ON OUR "DEBT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM." THE AVERAGE PAYMENT RECEIVED FROM THOSE SAME CONSUMERS, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THEIR UNSECURED CREDITORS, WAS 355, WHICH COMES FROM THEIR AVERAGE MONTHLY HOUSEHOLD INCOME OF 2,657 OR 31,884 ANNUALLY. WE ESTIMATE THAT THE AVERAGE REDUCTION IN INTEREST RATES TO THOSE CONSUMERS ENROLLING ON THE DEBT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND BASED ON DATA AS OF 3/31/12, IS ABOUT 11.9%. THE CONSUMER'S INITIAL INTEREST RATE PRIOR TO THE DEBT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM IS AN AVERAGE OF 20%. OUR SUCCESS STORIES AND TESTIMONIALS FROM CONSUMERS ARE OVERWHELMING. JUST ONE QUOTE FROM THE LAST YEAR: M. JENKINS - "WONDERFUL ORGANIZATION CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR YOUR OUTSTANDING ASSISTANCE."
RELATED PARTY INFORMATION AMONG OFFICERS FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2 TODD OSSENFORT LACA OSSENFORT PRES/COO SEC/ADMINIST FAMILY RELATIONSHIP ALAN MAAS SONYA MAAS DIRECTOR DIRECTOR FAMILY RELATIONSHIP TODD OSSENFORT LACA OSSENFORT PRES/COO SEC/ADMINIST BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP LACA OSSENFORT ANNIE EDWARDS SEC/ADMINST VP/DIRECTOR FAMILY RELATIONSHIP
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990 FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT CPA AND EMAILED IN DRAFT FORM TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY, THE ADMINISTRATOR, AND THE CFO FOR THEIR REVIEW AND CONCURRENCE PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUALLY MONITORS PROPOSED OR ONGOING TRANSACTIONS FOR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AS TRANSACTIONS OCCUR. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY INCLUDES ALL TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, AND INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS OF THE ORGANIZATION, AND THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. THESE INDIVIDUALS ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO IMMEDIATELY DISCLOSE ANY REAL OR APPARANT CONFLICT OF INTEREST THAT THEY DISCOVER OR THAT IS BROUGHT TO THEIR ATTENTION IN CONNECTION WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S ACTIVITIES. IN ADDITION, AN ANNUAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IS CIRCULATED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AND CERTAIN IDENTIFIED AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES TO ASSIST THEM IN CONSIDERING SUCH DISCLOSURES. WHEN SUCH A CONFLICT IS DISCOVERED,IT IS NOTED IN THE RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THOSE INVOLVED IN THE CONFLICT ARE PRECLUDED FROM PARTICIPATING IN DISCUSSIONS OR DELIBERATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE SUBJECT OF THE CONFLICT, USING PERSONAL INFLUENCE TO AFFECT DELIBERATIONS, MAKING MOTIONS, VOTING, EXECUTING AGREEMENTS, OR TAKING SIMILAR ACTIONS ON BEHALF OF THE ORGANIZATION WHERE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST MIGHT PERTAIN BY LAW, AGREEMENT, OR OTHERWISE.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE GOVERNING BODY APPROVES ANNUAL COMPENSATION FOR TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES. SPREADSHEETS ARE PREPARED FOR REVIEW THAT INCLUDE CURRENT WAGES, AS WELL AS COMPARISONS WITH THE SOUTH DAKOTA OCCUPATIONAL WAGE PUBLICATION AND THE ABBOTT LANGER ASSOCIATION SURVEYS. THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL IS THE ADMINISTRATOR. THIS INDIVIDUAL IS EXCLUDED FROM BOARD SALARY DISCUSSIONS.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B SEE FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A -- ALL OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES FOLLOW THE PROCESS UTILIZED FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. THE PROCESS IS CONDUCTED ANNUALLY AND INCLUDES THE COO, CFO, AND THE VICE PRESIDENT OF COUNSELING. THESE INDIVIDUALS ARE EXCLUDED FROM BOARD SALARY DISCUSSIONS.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT MAKE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC, AS NO SUCH REQUESTS HAVE HISTORICALLY BEEN RECEIVED.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS EXPLANATION FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5 UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENTS
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

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