Nonprofit · EIN 75-6019872
PANHANDLE-PLAINS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · CANYON, TX 79016
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 (amended) | $2,735,122 | $2,521,791 | $213,331 | $18,493,539 | $37,227 | $18,456,312 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,605,278 | $2,455,047 | $1,150,231 | $17,904,161 | $37,827 | $17,866,334 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,383,748 | $2,242,637 | $1,141,111 | $16,031,622 | $83,500 | $15,948,122 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $822,903
- of which government grants
- $319,351
- Membership dues
- $63,859
- Program service revenue
- $279,628
- Investment income
- $739,042
- Royalties
- $833,334
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $76,130
- Net income from fundraising events
- $45,401
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $14,107
- Other revenue
- $893,549
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,496,051
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,496,051
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $22,600
- Occupancy
- $39,012
- Travel
- $55,307
- Depreciation
- $60,964
- Program services (functional)
- $2,048,950
- Management and general (functional)
- $382,407
- Fundraising (functional)
- $90,434
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $17,904,161
- Total assets, end of year
- $18,493,539
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $37,227
- Net assets, end of year
- $18,456,312
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $424,992
- Publicly traded securities
- $4,518,277
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $10,046,934
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $8,409,378
- Gross receipts
- $2,838,605
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 147
- Year formed
- 1921
- State of legal domicile
- TX
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELLEN JONES | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JOEL HOGUE | PAST PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| SUZANNE WHEELER | PRESIDENT EL Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| WILL MILLER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JASON BOYETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MARK WHITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| GAYLE CALLAHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMANDA MATHIAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SCOTT NELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAN PETERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JANNA STREET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BEVERLY PLANK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HEATHER FRIEMEL | DIR FINANCE/ Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR PAUL MATNEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| ELLEN JONES | PRESIDENT-EL Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| JOEL HOGUE | PAST PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| SUZANNE WHEELER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| JASON BOYETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| GAYLE CALLAHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MICHAEL COLLINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| KATHY CORNETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| LANCE GARZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| PAT HICKMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DR JESSICA MALLARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| SCOTT NELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| LENNY SADLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| WHITNEYROSE UPCHURCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DR ANDREW HAY | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $0 |
| HEATHER FRIEMEL | DIR FINANCE/ Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR PAUL MATNEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| ELLEN JONES | PRESIDENT-EL Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| JOEL HOGUE | PAST PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE WHEELER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| JASON BOYETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| GAYLE CALLAHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL COLLINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| KATHY CORNETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| LANCE GARZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| PAT HICKMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| DR JESSICA MALLARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| SCOTT NELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| LENNY SADLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| WHITNEYROSE UPCHURCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| DR ANDREW HAY | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $0 |
| HEATHER FRIEMEL | DIR FINANCE/ Officer | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- WTAMU BOX 60967, CANYON, TX 79016-0001
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- HEATHER FRIEMEL, WTAMU BOX 60967, CANYON, TX 79016
- Signed the 990
- HEATHER FRIEMEL, DIR FINANCE/BUSINESS
- Phone
- (806) 651-2244
- Website
- PANHANDLEPLAINS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- JOHNSON & SHELDON PLLC
Mission
MISSION PANHANDLE PLAINS HISTORICAL SOCIETY PROMOTES THE STORIES OF THIS REGION IN ORDER TO BUILD COMMUNITY, ENHANCE LEARNING, AND NURTURE CREATIVITY. VISION AS A LEADING INSTITUTION AND A UNIVERSITY MUSEUM, PANHANDLE PLAINS HISTORICAL MUSEUM OFFERS DYNAMIC EXPERIENCES THAT ILLUMINATE THE POWER AND RELEVANCE OF THE HISTORY OF THIS REGION, STATE, AND BEYOND. PPHM SHARES WITH A DIVERSE PUBLIC AND WTAMU ITS DISTINCT COLLECTION FROM ALL PERIODS AND PARTS OF THE WORLD, GENERATING NEW IDEAS, WHILE SERVING AS AN EDUCATIONAL CATALYST FOR THE COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- EDUCATION - COLLECTING, PRESERVING, AND EXHIBITING HISTORICAL MATERIALS.Expenses $2,048,950 · revenue $279,628
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 75-6019872
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1951
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A540)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $18,493,539
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,838,605
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $2,735,122 | $2,521,791 | $18,493,539 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $3,605,278 | $2,455,047 | $17,904,161 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $3,383,748 | $2,242,637 | $16,031,622 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $2,663,126 | $1,950,263 | $14,655,404 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 75-6019872).
Questions about PANHANDLE-PLAINS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of PANHANDLE-PLAINS HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PANHANDLE-PLAINS HISTORICAL SOCIETY is 75-6019872.
- Is PANHANDLE-PLAINS HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1951.
- Are donations to PANHANDLE-PLAINS HISTORICAL SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PANHANDLE-PLAINS HISTORICAL SOCIETY file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of PANHANDLE-PLAINS HISTORICAL SOCIETY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PANHANDLE-PLAINS HISTORICAL SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PANHANDLE-PLAINS HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names HEATHER FRIEMEL.
- Who are the officers and directors of PANHANDLE-PLAINS HISTORICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does PANHANDLE-PLAINS HISTORICAL SOCIETY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,735,122, expenses of $2,521,791 and total assets of $18,493,539 at year end.
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