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Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch and Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch Foundation Annual Reports 2013

President’s Report Gene D. Kaseman Normal is defined as ordinary, average. After the devastating floods of 2011 and all the subsequent recovery efforts of 2012, this year, 2013, is so far a normal year for the Ranch. However, keep in mind that when you provide a home for 108 boys and girls 24 hours a day, normal has a somewhat different meaning. In 2012, we did a huge amount of work repairing flood damage and making improvements as we did so. The only major effort left in the flood recovery, is relocation of protective dikes and some clean up along the river banks and what used to be a picnic grounds. We did lose the Minot Community Youth Home, which was used as a way to transition youth into the community, but this program is being moved onto the Minot campus. We have had an above average rainfall throughout North Dakota, which in turn has made our well landscaped campuses even more lush and beautiful. The flowers planted this spring along with all the other landscape work is quite impressive. It also is important for our programs. Well-kept and welllandscaped grounds create a positive attitude and feeling that is carried into the living and work areas of our residents and staff. By casual observation, I have noticed that when the grounds don’t look good, the inside of the living and work areas is sometimes lacking.

A major activity on the Minot campus is the refurbishment of our Family Living Unit. This four-bedroom apartment building, which also houses our Spiritual Life Program offices and classroom, was built in 1982. It has been an important resource for families to visit their children on campus and do therapy. We dedicated the Family Living Unit at the Aug. 23 board of directors meeting. On our Fargo campus, we continue efforts to eventually complete the second phase of the campus, the much-needed gym and chapel. Like the other campuses, the grounds look wonderful, having benefited from the abundant rain. Somewhat of a “make work project” for the residents. If your travels this summer take you near one of our campuses in Minot, Bismarck or Fargo N.D., please stop by. We would love to give you a tour and have you see our programs first hand! God’s Blessings,

Gene D. Kaseman President

The rainfall also is good for our pasture and hay crops. We have about 22 horses in residential and they have as big an appetite as the growing teenage boys and girls that ride them! Chaplain Rick Jones recently gave the Ranch a chance to be part of a ministry similar to the Ranch, but it is based in Kenya, Africa. It is a mission of the national Lutheran Church that works with troubled African youth who have some of the same issues facing our boys and girls. Chaplain Jones was able to establish a question-and-answer dialogue between “us and them,” which was unique and a good learning experience. A rather unique event this summer has been the marriage ceremony of one of our former residents in the Kruse Memorial Chapel on the Minot Campus— this is a testament to how our residents relate to the Ranch years after they are discharged.

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Chairman’s Report, Program Maxine Beckwith “Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.” This is Paul’s greeting to the Romans. He goes on to write “First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being reported all over the world.” (Romans 1:8) I thank you for your faith and support. Serving at-risk children and their families in the name of Jesus Christ continues to be the Mission of Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch. I need to stress that the employees at the Ranch fulfill this mission. They work so very hard to provide the services necessary to the clients served. This is a 24/7 job by absolutely everyone on the three campuses. It starts at the top with our President, Gene Kaseman, and continues down the chain to include everyone on the payroll at DBGR. I am always impressed when staff gives presentations to the Board how committed they are to the children and their families and how openly they share their faith not only with us but also the children. No need to wonder why we have such a great success rate. God is at work in all of us insuring that these young people get the best care and services. Please continue to pray for the employees and young people and their families.

being added. In order to build relationships with the children, staff needs to know the children. By working full-time this should provide more opportunity to do this. In Proverbs 19:17, it says: “He who is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward him for what he has done.” Your contributions to Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch are appreciated and God will reward you for reaching out to the at-risk children served by the Ranch. God’s blessings to each and every one of you, Maxine M. Beckwith Maxine M. Beckwith, Chair

All three campuses ran summer programs. This allowed the children to work on the grounds, thrift stores and warehouses. This gives the children ownership in DBGR. Yes, they receive a small salary. A special thank you to the Foundation for funding this venture. By having the children working with other adults they see appropriate modeling in the workplace. Hopefully this will give them additional skills for job success in the future. The housing situation has been temporarily alleviated when we purchased some housing. Staff can rent an apartment at a reduced rate. So far this has been good for us and staff. As an incentive to keep staff, more full-time staff is

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We help at risk children and their families succeed in the name of Christ

That all children and families achieve greater success in life

Vision

Mission

* We create a Christ-centered environment where meaning, hope and purpose happen for at risk children and their families. * We reach beyond the status quo by our inherent commitment to quality and continued improvement. * We practice good stewardship to provide a financial return sufficient for present and future needs. * We respect all voices, all cultures, all perspectives. * We treat with dignity all those with whom we interact. * We provide comprehensive therapeutic and educational services.

Values

Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch Board of Directors President Mr. Gene D. Kaseman

Mrs. Jonelle Abe New Town, N.D.

President Emeritus Mr. Larry D. Knutson Orlando, FL

Mr. Robert Briggs Minot, N.D.

Board of Directors

Mr. Paul Drees Bemidji, Minn.

Mrs. Maxine Beckwith, Chairman Hazen, N.D.

Mr. Richard Gust Kramer, N.D.

Rev. Keith Garness, Vice Chairman Rapid City, S.D.

Mr. Gerald Leeseberg Flower Mound, Tex.

Dr. Donald Burke, Treasurer Minot, N.D.

Dr. Wayne Sanstead Bismarck, N.D.

Dr. Rebecca Ulven, Secretary Walcott, N.D.

Rev. Arthur P. Weidner Fergus Falls, Minn.

Board

Members’ Terms Expiring

Terms expiring in 2013 Mrs. Jonelle Abe, New Town, N.D. Mr. Robert Briggs, Minot, N.D. Terms expiring in 2015 Rev. Keith Garness, Willow Lake, S.D. Dr. Donald Burke, Minot, N.D. Dr. Rebecca Ulven, Walcott, N.D. Annual Appointment: Mr. Scott Differding Ex-officio DBGRF Chairman Fargo, N.D.

Mr. Scott Differding Ex-Officio, DBGR Foundation Chairman Fargo, N.D.

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Audit Statement:

The June 30, 2013, financial statements of Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch were audited by an independent accounting firm, Brady Martz, Certified Public Accountants and Consultants. A copy of the audit will be available upon request for a nominal charge to cover printing and handling.

STATEMENT OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES, INCOME & EXPENSES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2013 ASSETS INCOME CURRENT ASSETS Cash $ 367,864 Fees & Tuition $15,283,887 Investments 266,708 Grants 2,864,001 Other Receivables (net) 1,805,696 Other Income 251,193 Prepaid Expenses 95,890 TOTAL INCOME $18,399,081 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS $ 2,536,158 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Minot Assets $ 2,172,100 EXPENSES Horses 32,150 Dakota Memorial School Assets 518,274 Administration $ 2,199,287 Fargo Assets 489,706 Minot Child Care 5,199,042 Western Plains Assets 409,465 Fargo Child Care 3,940,375 Less Accumulated Depreciation -1,955,264 Bismarck Child Care 2,726,239 TOTAL PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIP. $ 1,666,431 Dakota Memorial School 3,310,671 Minot Buildings & Grounds 802,936 OTHER ASSETS Therapeutic Riding Program 73,766 Capital Credits 132,269 Depreciation 183,408 TOTAL ASSETS $4,334,858 TOTAL EXPENSES $18,435,724 LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS INCOME OVER EXPENDITURES ($36,643) CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts Payable $ 339,179 Accrued Liabilities 806,673 Deferred Compensation 298,017 TOTAL LIABILITIES $1,443,869 NET ASSETS $2,890,987 TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS $4,334,856

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Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch children served: 372



minot fargo bismarck

126 boys 46 boys 26 boys



86 girls 67 girls 21 girls

Statistics 2012-13 212 total 113 total 47 total

Dakota Family Services patients served: 555

men 284 women 266 businesses 5 Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch’s treatment modality is based on Trauma-informed care, with a focus on four primary areas: * addiction * autism * dual diagnosis * sexual responsibility

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Campuses serving boys and girls Minot:

Statistics 2012-13

five cottages, ages 10-18

* Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) * Residential Child Care Facility (RCCF) * Shelter care * Voluntary Spiritual Life * Horse program * DBGR Wildlife Club * National Youth Project Using Minibikes (NYPUM) * Greenhouse * Dakota Memorial School * Day Treatment Program, grades 1-12 * Dakota Family Services clinic, outpatient mental health

Bismarck:

one facility, ages 10-18

* Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) * Voluntary Spiritual Life * Greenhouse * Dakota Memorial School and Day School

* Approximately 30 percent of our children are Native American. * DBGR has served children from 36 states * Referrals come from private/parents, counties, Tribal Social Services, schools, courts/legal/Dept. of Juvenile Services * Approximately 40 percent of our children do not have family as a resource * Most of our children come from homes or situations where they were abused physically, sexually, and/or emotionally.

Fargo: three facilities, ages 5-18 at different levels of care * Safe Home (ages 5-18) * Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) * Residential Child Care Facility (RCCF) * Voluntary Spiritual Life * Dakota Memorial School * Dakota Family Services clinic, outpatient mental health

Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch is a Recognized Service Organization of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and is an Affiliated Social Ministry Organization of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

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Chairman’s Report, Foundation Scott Differding Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch had a very busy year. We continue to be a top residential treatment provider in the upper Midwest. One major concern has been the increase in health care for our employees. We are working on ways to reduce our costs in other areas to remain in line with our budget. We thank each and every one of you for your gracious gifts throughout the year. Without these gifts, we wouldn’t be able to continue on, and grow, each year. One major hurdle that we have had to overcome is the housing issue for our employees. The economic conditions and the previous year’s flooding have put a shortage on affordable housing. We acquired a 16-unit apartment in the Minot area and can now supply affordable housing units for our staff, therefore attracting new and qualified people to the area. Our staff is extremely important to us, and being successful in teaching and caring for the children. We have hired a new Education/Superintendent this year and are very excited to have Marcia Bartok start with us. We welcome Marcia to our family.

at the touch of a screen, this increases the pressure kids have to deal with today. Suicide has become a very hot topic in the area, and we are taking a long look at what we can do about suicide prevention and education. In North Dakota, there is one suicide attempt every three days. We are taking an active role in finding ways to educate and help our children realize that life doesn’t have to end this way. There are other choices.

Proverbs 22:6 Train a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not turn from it.

We are thankful for all the financial support given to the Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch. Continue to pray for our children and teachers throughout the next year giving them the guidance they need to get through all the triumphs and tribulations that they will come across. Godbless, Scott Differding, chair

The thrift stores continue to be a major source of income for the Ranch. There were expansions completed in Bismarck and Grand Forks and a new expansion is being planned for the Fargo area. These stores help support our programs for the children, and without donations to these stores, we would not be able to reach all of the children. During these times, children face a lot of peer pressure from other children, especially with social media changing day-to-day life. Growing up in today’s world is very different than the way I grew up. From the instant gratification of information, to the ability to broadcast everything everyone does

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Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch Foundation Board of Directors President Mr. Gene D. Kaseman

Board Members’ Terms Expiring Mr. James Dankenbring St. Louis, Mo.

President Emeritus Mr. Larry D. Knutson Orlando, Fl.

Mr. Harley Haug Fargo, N.D.

Board of Directors

Mr. David Hogue Minot, N.D.

Mr. Scott Differding, Chairman Fargo, N.D. Mr. Robert Rosenvold, Vice Chairman Fargo, N.D. Mr. Brent Mattson, Treasurer Minot, N.D. Mr. Gereld Gerntholz, Secretary Valley City, N.D.

Mrs. Gudrun Marx Pacific Palisades, Calif. Rev. William T. Simmons St. Louis, Mo.

Terms expiring in 2014 Mr. Scott Differding, Fargo, N.D. Mr. Brent Mattson, Minot, N.D. Mr. Harley Haug, Fargo, N.D. Rev. William T. Simmons, St. Louis, Mo. Terms expiring in 2015 Mr. David Hogue, Minot, N.D. Mr. Robert Rosenvold, Fargo, N.D. Mrs. Amanda Thomas, West Fargo, N.D. Annual appointment: Mrs. Maxine Beckwith Ex-Officio DBGR Chairman Hazen, N.D.

Mrs. Amanda Thomas West Fargo, N.D. Mrs. Maxine Beckwith Ex-officio Member, DBGR Chairman Hazen, N.D.

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Statement of Support, Revenue, and Expenses

For the Fiscal Yeal Ending June 30, 2013 Unrestricted Restricted Total Fund Funds REVENUES AND GAINS Cash Donations 2,531,761 287,883 2,819,644 Honey Sales 23,612 23,612 Interest 255,361 162,184 417,545 Rental Income 2,055,961 2,055,961 Thrift Store Income 6,306,012 6,306,012 Special Events Income 77,595 77,595 Gain on Sale of Investments 164,050 178,440 342,490 Other Income 445,144 445,144 Change in Irrevocable Trust Assets ­ _____ 49,085 49,085 TOTAL REVENUE AND GAINS 11,859,496 677,592 12,537,088 EXPENSES Dakota Boys Ranch Grants 2,842,001 2,842,001 Administrative Expenses 1,134,886 1,134,886 Fund Raising Expenses 1,830,872 1,830,872 Spiritual Life 197,437 197,437 Honey Program Expense 67,320 67,320 Thrift Store Expenses 5,304,556 5,304,556 Depreciation 1,072,609 280 1,072,889 Northgate Apt Expense 70,369 70,369 Endowment Expenses 65,057 31,520 96,577 Loss on Sale of Property 2,092 2,092 Bad Debt Expense 24,951 186 25,137 Net Assets Released from Restrictions (42,759) (42,759) 0 TOTAL EXPENSES 12,569,391 74,745 12,644,136 INCREASE IN NET ASSETS (709,895) 602,847 (107,048) Unrealized Gain on Investments 228,992 425,000 653,992 INCREASE IN NET ASSETS AFTER UNREALIZED LOSS (480,903) 1,027,847 546,944

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BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30, 2013 Unrestricted Restricted Total All Funds Funds Funds ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Cash 1,186,614 1,186,614 Pledges Receivable 212,107 74,156 286,263 Allowance for Uncollectibles (42,421) (7,416) (49,837) Discount on Pledges Receivable (14,381) (5,234) (19,615) Investments 6,319,472 7,449,097 13,768,569 Valuation Allowance 859,332 1,291,277 2,150,609 Inventories 211,090 211,090 Notes Receivable 671,530 671,530 Irrevocable Trust Assets 957,876 957,876 Accrued Interest 122,793 39,627 162,420 Accrued Receivables 228,625 228,625 Prepaid Expenses 28,345 28,345 Annuity Fund Receivable 2,441,227 2,441,227 Due from Other Funds 288,823 316,828 605,651 Cash Value of Life Insurance 160,443 160,443 Total Current Assets 12,673,599 10,116,211 22,789,810 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (net) 24,693,701 808,647 25,502,348 TOTAL ASSETS 37,367,300 10,924,858 48,292,158 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts Payable 149,748 149,748 Lease Payable 71,975 71,975 Accrued Vacation/Sick 280,609 280,609 Accrued Interest Payable 39,173 39,173 Other Accrued Expenses 54,351 54,351 Due to Other Funds 1,400 3,045,478 3,046,878 Total Current Liabilities 597,256 3,045,478 3,642,734 LONG TERM LIABILITIES Notes Payable 10,728,006 10,728,006 Annuities Payable 36,833 36,833 Total Long Term Liabilities 10,728,006 36,833 10,764,839 TOTAL LIABILITIES 11,325,262 3,082,311 14,407,573 NET ASSETS Unrestricted 26,042,038 26,042,038 Restricted 7,842,547 7,842,547 Total Net Assets 26,042,038 7,842,547 33,884,585 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS 37,367,300 10,924,858 48,292,158

Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch Facilities Minot Youth Ranch Dakota Memorial School P.O. Box 5007 Physical Address: 6301 19 Ave. N.W. Minot, N.D. 58702-5007 Ph: 701.852.3628 Ph: 800.593.3098 Foundation, Business and Fund Development Office P.O. Box 5007 Minot, N.D. 58702-5007 Ph: 701.839.7888 Ph: 800.344.0957 Western Plains Residential Center 1227 35 St. N. Bismarck, N.D. 58501 Ph: 701.224.1789 Fargo Youth Home 1641 31 Ave. S. Fargo, N.D. 58103 Ph: 701.476.3066 Fargo Residential Treatment Center Al and Johnne Bierdeman Center 7151 15 St. S. Fargo, N.D. 58104 Ph: 701.237.3123

Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) Accreditation

Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch Thrift Stores 1335 East Interstate Ave. Bismarck, N.D. 58501 Ph: 701.223.7979

DBGR Safe Home Ph: 701.476.2946 Fund Development, Fargo, Human Resources Marketing Public Relations, Director; Church Relations & Vol. Coordinator Al and Johnne Bierdeman Center 7151 15 St. S. Fargo, N.D. 58104 Ph: 701.237.3123 Marketing Public Relations: Community Outreach 1227 35 St. N. Bismarck ND 58105 Ph: 701.224.1789

Dakota Family Services, a mission of DBGR 6301 19 Ave. N.W. Minot, N.D. 58703 Phone: 701.837.6508 Toll Free: 800.201.6495 7151 15 St. S. Fargo, N.D. 58104 Phone: 1.800.201.6495

408 Hwy 2 W. Devils Lake, N.D. 58301 Ph: 701.662.6285 1001 4 Ave. N. Fargo, N.D. 58102 Ph: 701.280.2371 1601 32 Ave. S. Fargo, N.D. 58103 Ph: 701.297.4166 619 13 Ave. E. West Fargo, N.D. 58078 Ph: 701.356.5152 2017 DeMers Ave. Grand Forks, N.D. 58201 Ph: 701.775.7805 1206 S. Broadway Minot, N.D. 58701 Ph: 701.852.0236 1500 Center Ave.W. Hwy 10 Dilworth, Minn. 56529 Ph: 218.233.1266

For more information, or to schedule a speaking engagement call 1.800.344.0957 or email: [email protected] Web: www.dakotaranch.org