Paxton & Hershey Water & Irrigation Co
501(c)(12)
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Paxton & Hershey Water & Irrigation Co is a 501(c)(12) organization based in Hershey, Nebraska, registered in 1922, with $119,482 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
25725 W Suburban Rd, Hershey, NE, 69143 EIN 47-0265250 Since 1922
Revenue (FY2025)
$119K
▼ 16.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$85K
Net assets
$19K
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.
C+
—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 Paxton & Hershey Water & Irrigation Co— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
BFinancial health25% of the rating3 mo reserves · +29% 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 Paxton & Hershey Water & Irrigation Co: 3 mo reserves · +29% 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 Paxton & Hershey Water & Irrigation Co— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Paxton & Hershey Water & Irrigation Co: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $72K (FY2014) to $119K (FY2025) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $103KNet assets $19K
Operating margin
29.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$122K
Total liabilities
$103K
Net assets
$19K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $119,482▼16.5% | $84,758▼28.4% | $19,157▲223% | $121,856▲34.7% | 990EZ |
| 2024 | $143,095▲21.6% | $118,340▼37.4% | -$15,567▲61.4% | $90,456▲32.7% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $117,679▲28.6% | $189,120▲80.1% | -$40,322▼230% | $68,155▲119% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $91,528▼4.9% | $105,012▲20.9% | $31,119▼30.2% | $31,119▼30.2% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $96,255▲25.7% | $86,834▲7.5% | $44,602▲26.8% | $44,602▲26.8% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $76,598▼8.3% | $80,753▼3.8% | $35,181▼10.6% | $35,181▼10.6% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $83,549▼5.2% | $83,966▲0.2% | $39,336▼1.0% | $39,336▼1.0% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $88,091▲24.2% | $83,802▲13.9% | $39,753▲12.1% | $39,753▲12.1% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $70,913▼2.7% | $73,578▼7.1% | $35,464▼7.0% | $35,464▼7.0% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $72,882▼13.0% | $79,211▲11.9% | $38,129▼14.2% | $38,129▼14.2% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $83,819▲16.9% | $70,785▼19.2% | $44,458▲41.5% | $44,458▲41.5% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $71,697 | $87,623 | $31,424 | $31,424 | 990EZ |
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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Paxton & Hershey Water & Irrigation Co a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Paxton & Hershey Water & Irrigation Co is a 501(c)(12) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 47-0265250, based in Hershey, Nebraska.
- What is Paxton & Hershey Water & Irrigation Co's EIN?
- Paxton & Hershey Water & Irrigation Co's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 47-0265250.
- How much revenue does Paxton & Hershey Water & Irrigation Co report?
- Paxton & Hershey Water & Irrigation Co reported $119,482 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Paxton & Hershey Water & Irrigation Co have?
- CharityIndex grades Paxton & Hershey Water & Irrigation Co C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Paxton & Hershey Water & Irrigation Co (EIN 47-0265250) 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.