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Preservation Oklahoma Inc

EIN 73-1432918 · Oklahoma City, OK

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To preserve the places where Oklahoma history lives.

Income
$125,042
Spending
$126,081
Spent on programs
53%
Reserves
10.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 72%
Employees
3
Volunteers
20

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 74 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    53% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 81 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $66,557 spent. Preserving, presenting, and progessing the Henry & Anna Overholser Manion in Oklahoma City (OK), staff and volunteers work year-round to bring this historic home and museum to life with guided tours, special events, and unique limited-engagement exhibits. The museum regularly welcomes more than 5,000 guests each year for guided tours, serves as a backdrop for countless private events, and reamins camera ready for production companies. For over 120 years, the Overholser Mansion has stood proudly on the Oklahoma plains. It stands as a reflection of Oklahoma Citys beginnings and also represents the hard work of preservationists who sought to preserve its legacy. Without the dedication, forethought, and tenacity of these individuals, this piece of Oklahoma history could have been lost forever. In that vein, this structure represents what Preservation Oklahoma hopes to achieve statewide the protection and preservation of these landmarks of of Oklahomas past. Believing communities are enriched when we connect history to our present and future, we remain Oklahomas only private, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting, supporting, and coordinating historic preservation throughout our state. Preservation Oklahoma NEWS, the newsletter of Oklahomas historic preservation community, is published quarterly. With editorial content provided by the State Historic Preservation Office (a division of the Oklahoma Historical Society), the newsletter contains articles on Oklahomas historic sites and architecture; serves as a record of sites added to the National Register of Historic Places; contains an extensive list of workshops, symposiums, and educational series; and informs readers of grant and funding opportunities for preservation projects. The newsletter is regularly distributed to over 5,000 subscribers, and it is viewable online at www.preservationok.org.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1994.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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