2021 ANNUAL REPORT
a place like no other made possible by you
FINANCIAL REPORT 2021 ASSETS
Cash and Cash Equivalents
125,444
Fixed Assets
965,412 5,317,209
Charitable Trusts Held by Others
374,741
Perpetual Trusts Held by Others
389,230
Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance Policy
180,464
TOTAL ASSETS
$9,217,668
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
REVENUE
LIABILITIES
Current Liabilities
541,841
Long-Term Liabilities
567,759
TOTAL LIABILITIES
1,109,600
NET ASSETS Without Donor Restrictions
CAN BE FOUND AT GHOSTRANCH.ORG
$1,865,168
Other Current Assets Investments
REMAINDER OF FINANCIAL NOTES and 2021 DONOR LISTING-
1,751,316
Visitor Experience Educational Programs Contributions (Includes PPP Loan Forgiveness $424,800) Investments
With Donor Restrictions
3,134,626
52%
343,295
6%
1,693,328
28%
895,798
15%
6,067,047
100%
Restricted by Time or Purpose
3,726,762
EXPENSES
Restricted in Perpetuity
2,629,990
Program Services
3,404,951
70%
Total with Donor Restrictions
6,356,752
Support Services
1,200,557
25%
Total Net Assets
8,101,068
251,418
5%
4,856,926
100%
Total Liabilities and Net Assets
$9,217,688
Fundraising and Development
OVER 39,000 VISITORS
Return to In-Person Workshops & Overnight Stays |Limited Occupancy
34 Virtual Events & Workshops 1,239 Participants
A PLACE LIKE NO OTHER 92 Workshops 802 Adult Participants
(includes instructors)
86 Youth Participants 1,976 Joined
60 Youth Participants in our
2021 Summer Community Camp with Ghost Ranch pickup and dropoff of youth from five Rio Arriba County locations
22,197 Day Passes (12,039 Museum Visits) 8,751 Tours 5,619 Trail Rides
in paid Outdoor Adventure Hikes, Waterfront Kayaking and Canoeing on Abiquiu Lake
a place like no other A Year of Resiliency—Message from the Executive Director and Board Chair As we entered 2021 we were indeed in a place like no other both physically and emotionally. Ghost Ranch was a source of healing for many. It’s with full hearts and grateful souls we share our results from the transformative year of 2021 at the National Ghost Ranch Foundation. With your loyalty and financial support Ghost Ranch successfully traversed the uneasiness and tragedy brought to so many because ofthe COVID-19 pandemic. This year saw the much-anticipated return of our onsite workshops and festival weeks. In-person visitors complimented the virtual programming developed in 2020. Our grateful participants navigated the commonsense COVID-19 restrictions during the busy summer and fall. We saw the return of full staffing to serve our eager program participants and grateful visitors.
The governing board approved a much-anticipated initiative for improving visitor lodging and meeting space, leading the ranch towards the long-term sustainability proposed in the master plan. Donor generosity and prudent use of resources resulted in a positive position for continued financial security. Roofs were replaced on the Museums, Corral Block, and the Welcome Center. The governing board formed a working committee to finalize a much anticipated, long-term strategic plan that will be the foundation for another decade of mission work. Fall of 2021 saw the ranch hosting a first ever outdoor concert weekend, The Ghost Ranch Music Festival in partnership with AMP Concerts. It’s with much gratitude we look back at our journey with you on this transitional year. Blessings come in many forms—because of your support and love for this sacred place during uncertain times we were able to not only survive but to thrive, continuing to be the “thin place” for spiritual renewal for so many. We look forward with great anticipation on our future together with you! Mark Hostetter, Board Chair | Paul Fogg, Executive Director
B A C K I N P ERS ON | POS T C O V ID People were clamouring for 2021 workshop registration. Although virtual workshops became popular and the norm during the first year of COVID-19, by spring of 2021 folks were ready for healing, community and human interaction—exactly what Ghost Ranch could provide. Caution was taken and along with other community oriented destinations, we required vaccinations and testing prior to ranch arrival. We all breathed a little easier in outdoor activities but felt more at ease indoors as well. Workshop capacity was cut in half so that social distancing could be observed even when working in the studio. In 2021, guests were no longer asked to share a room with a complete stranger. Families and friends were grateful for the wide open space of Ghost Ranch and a good time was had by all.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS In addition to the traditional favorites like Literally Letters Calligraphy Week, Bluegrass Camp, the multiple Festival of the Arts and Masters Weeks, the Fall Writing and Art Festival Weeks and the traditional summer Youth Programming, some new experiences were born and new partnerships fused.
WE CELEBRATED THE REASON FOR THE CABIN There is a growing list of movies that have been filmed here. Movie production and commercial photography
have contributed significantly to our operating fund over the years. The cabin left behind after the filming of City Slickers has become a familiar landmark and celebrating the 30th anniversary of the filming was a perfect opportunity for collaboration with a new partner. Austin Film Festival hosted a virtual panel Script To Screen: City Slickers with co-writers and legendary screenwriters Babaloo Mandel and Lowell Ganz as they discussed the classic comedy starring Billy Crystal, Daniel Stern, and Jack Palance. The in-person week allowed for some fun and creative programming that included the Austin Film Festival’s Screen Writer’s Conference, an outdoor adventure Hiking The Movie Trail: From “City Slickers” To Home On The Range and a health and wholeness event, Journey To Deep Canyon: Finding The One Thing. Of course, the highlight of the week was watching the film outside on a large movie screen, resting under the stars.
AMP’S GHOST RANCH MUSIC FESTIVAL The September full moon rising over Kitchen Mesa and Pack’s Point was the backdrop for the stage that hosted the first-ever large-scale concert at the ranch inspired by pioneering artists like Georgia O’Keeffe. This first concert featured celebrated artists Rosanne Cash, Margo Price, Shannon McNally, Neko Case, Valerie June, Bedouine and Lyla June.
Ghost Ranch staff and a host of volunteers provided hospitality and the infrastructure for the music weekend visioned by the non-profit organization AMP Concerts. Poetry readings and yoga were led by the music artists. Native American friends Flo and Sal Yeppa prepared and baked traditional bread in our horno-adobe oven-what a treat. Spirituality and prayer sessions were guided by First Presbyterian Church Taos pastor Rev. Virginia Bairby. As part of AMP Concerts mission, a portion of the Ghost Ranch Music Festival ticket sales were gifted to Tewa Woman United, a multicultural organization founded and led by Native women. The big event was a hit, but was it on-brand and aligned with our Ghost Ranch mission? We think so. More than half of the attendees were at Ghost Ranch for the first time and received a grand introduction.
G O V E RN IN G B O A R D 2 0 2 1 National Ghost Ranch Foundation
Mark Hostetter - New York, NY - Board Chair Kathryn Bates - Michigan City, IN | Connie Brakebill - Friendswood, TX Mark Duncan, Wilmington, DE | Harry Eberts - Santa Fe, NM Jon Hall - Alexandria, MN | Racheal Hamilton - Atlanta, GA Tim Hart-Anderson - Minneapolis, MN | Lynne Hohlfeld - Austin, TX Charles Jaynes - Albuquerque, NM | Bill Major - Tulsa, OK Geoff Mather - Albuquerque, NM | Donald Serrano - Santa Fe, NM Leah Swearingen - San Diego, CA | Kate Summers - Ann Arbor, MI Byron Wade - Morgantown, NC | Lawrence Willis - Newport News, VA Herb Valentine - Perryville, MD By Virtue of Office Marilee Hopkins - Chicago, IL Greg McCoy - Fort Worth, TX | Kathy Trott - Woodland, CA Ex-Officio Paul Fogg, Abiquiu, NM | Brian Frick - Parksville, MO
C H IMN E Y RO C K S O C I E T Y In 1995, the National Ghost Ranch Foundation (NGRF) created a planned giving society to ensure the future of Ghost Ranch. They named it after Chimney Rock to convey the beauty and permanence of the transformational landscape. Chimney Rock Society (CRS) members have included NGRF in their planned giving options. A planned gift is most often received by NGRF following the donor’s passing. Flo Yeppa gifts Roseanne Cash a piece of her hand-crafted pottery and a fresh loaf of “horno” baked bread, along with a native blessing. Ms. Cash received the gifts with gratitude and grace. | Shannon McNally filled the red rocks with her Americana Blues.
CRS members may designate their gifts for capital or annual operating costs, restricted funds or the NGRF Permanent Endowment Fund.
C O MMUN I TY O UTR E A C H
WE MAKE
Provided free space for weekly summer/fall mercado arts and crafts vendors to sell on the Welcome Center portal - Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Supported vendor art sales on our website trading post to aid vendors who did not have a gallery or web presence during COVID-19 closures Provided free performance by Dancing Earth, a non-profit whose mission is to create contemporary dance and related arts through global-Indigenous and intercultural relationships. Supported Dancing Earth’s New Mexico Retreat
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to Rio Arriba Habitat for Humanity Re-Store - Proceeds help construct affordable homes for Rio Arriba Residents Donated 45 Camp Mattresses, 600 blankets, 200 light weight quilts, 32 bunk bed frames and mattresses, 40 sets of sheets, pillows and cases
to Rio Arriba County Gave complimentary day passes to residents, 21 dates, 40 adults Gifted three retired vans for emergency training use by Aqua Santa Volunteer Fire Department and sold their fundraising merchandise in our Trading Post
Provided low-cost swim lessons in the area’s only swimming pool Participated in Community Trunk or Treat at Abiquiu Lake and Abiquiu Elementary School
A DIFFERENCE
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to youth of Rio Arriba County Hosted a free four-day Community Youth Camp including activities, lunch, pickup and drop off service
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to the larger New Mexico Community Povided marketing support for Presbyterian Church School Albuquerque - A Child’s Garden Preschool gala logo & invitation design Booked the indigenous youth organization Lightning Boy Foundation hoop dance troop throughout the program year Donated Auction certificates for fundraisers to: • • • • • • •
Moving Arts Española Abiquiu Volunteer Fire Department Santa Fe Watershed Association Santa Fe Children’s Foundation Santa Fe Girls Inc. NM Holocaust Museum St. Michael’s High School
EDUCATION & RETREAT CENTER 280 Private Drive 1708 Abiquiu, NM 87510
Thank You!