Panhandle-plains Historical Society
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Panhandle-plains Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Canyon, Texas, registered in 1951, with $3,605,278 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Wtamu Box 60967, Canyon, TX, 79016 EIN 75-6019872 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$3.6M
▲ 6.5% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2023)
$2.5M
Net assets
$17.9M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Panhandle-plains Historical Society— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating87 mo reserves · +32% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Panhandle-plains Historical Society: 87 mo reserves · +32% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Panhandle-plains Historical Society— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Panhandle-plains Historical Society: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Wtamu Box 60967, Canyon, TX, 79016
- City
- Canyon
- State
- Texas
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Museums
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.6M (FY2013) to $3.6M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $38KNet assets $17.9M
Operating margin
31.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$17.9M
Total liabilities
$38K
Net assets
$17.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,605,278▲6.5% | $2,455,047▲9.5% | $17,866,334▲12.0% | $17,904,161▲11.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,383,748▲27.1% | $2,242,637▲15.0% | $15,948,122▲9.2% | $16,031,622▲9.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,663,126▲25.5% | $1,950,263▲23.7% | $14,607,630▼8.4% | $14,655,404▼8.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,121,798▼19.1% | $1,577,202▼3.3% | $15,945,095▲17.4% | $16,000,249▲16.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,621,977▲8.1% | $1,630,906▼2.8% | $13,579,066▲9.5% | $13,758,166▲10.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,425,786▲44.1% | $1,678,235▼11.8% | $12,399,052▲10.4% | $12,500,795▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,683,694▲1.3% | $1,903,823▼31.1% | $11,234,211▲0.9% | $11,381,425▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,662,471▼38.6% | $2,764,113▲12.9% | $11,130,492▼9.4% | $11,183,332▼9.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,708,493▲2.7% | $2,447,478▲5.8% | $12,283,828▼0.2% | $12,313,116▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,636,779 | $2,313,234▲14.9% | $12,310,695▲11.4% | $12,331,174▲11.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,013,930▲9.7% | $11,053,022▲3.5% | $11,057,430▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,836,097▲1.3% | $10,682,528▲0.4% | $10,699,053▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,813,207▲4.4% | $10,644,095▲8.2% | $10,647,378▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $1,736,042 | $9,841,917 | $9,912,744 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $209K total
7 grants to Panhandle-plains Historical Society totaling $209K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2023 | $12,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $6,450 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2021 | $150,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $5,100 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2016 | $15,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Panhandle-plains Historical Society a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Panhandle-plains Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 75-6019872, based in Canyon, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Panhandle-plains Historical Society's EIN?
- Panhandle-plains Historical Society's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 75-6019872.
- How much revenue does Panhandle-plains Historical Society report?
- Panhandle-plains Historical Society reported $3,605,278 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Panhandle-plains Historical Society have?
- CharityIndex grades Panhandle-plains Historical Society B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Panhandle-plains Historical Society (EIN 75-6019872) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.