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Panhandle Community Services

EIN 75-6049423 · Amarillo, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair56 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO BE A SIGNIFICANT INFLUENCE IN MEETING THE CHANGING NEEDS OF PANHANDLE FAMILIES BY PROVIDING DIRECT SERVIES AND ENCOURAGMENT TO TURN POVERTY INTO OPPORTUNITY AND TO ATTAIN A HIGHER QUALITY OF LIFE BY ACHIEVING SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

Income
$33.8 million
Spending
$31.1 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
-0.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 92%
Employees
156
Volunteers
493
Highest pay
$129,339, transportati

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (5)
  1. $14.4 million spent. HOUSING SERVICES - PROVIDES RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AFFORD DECENT, SAFE, AND SANITARY RENTAL HOUSING. APPROXIMATELY 2,103 HOUSEHOLDS SERVED.
  2. $6.5 million spent. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM PROVIDES TRANSPORATION SERVICE IN NON-URBAN AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 166,169 ONE-WAY TRIPS SERVED APPROXIMATELY 4,343 CLIENTS.
  3. $4.2 million spent. EMERGENCY SERVICES - PROVIDES UTILITY ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS TO ASSIST THEM WITH ENERGY BILLS, INCLUDING GAS, ELECTRIC, AND PROPANE. APPROXIMATELY 2,863 HOUSEHOLDS SERVED.
  4. $2.6 million spent. SENIOR ACTIVITIES - PROVIDES ASSISTANCE IN ENGAGING PERSONS 55 AND OVER TO MEET CRITICAL COMMUNITY NEEDS WHILE ENRICHING THE LIVES OF VOLUNTEERS. APPROXIMATELY 51,076 INDIVIDUALS SERVED. COMMUNITY SERVICES - PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO REDUCE POVERTY AND EMPOWER LOW-INCOME FAMILIES TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT. APPROXIMATELY 588 INDIVIDUALS WERE UNDER CASE MANAGEMENT. WEATHERIZATION SERVICES - WEATHERIZATION PROVIDES SERVICES TO HELP LOW-INCOME PEOPLE IMPROVE RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY. APPROXIMATELY 76 HOMES WERE WEATHERIZED.
  5. SENIOR ACTIVITIES - PROVIDES ASSISTANCE IN ENGAGING PERSONS 55 AND OVER TO MEET CRITICAL COMMUNITY NEEDS WHILE ENRICHING THE LIVES OF VOLUNTEERS. APPROXIMATELY 51,076 INDIVIDUALS SERVED. COMMUNITY SERVICES - PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO REDUCE POVERTY AND EMPOWER LOW-INCOME FAMILIES TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT. APPROXIMATELY 588 INDIVIDUALS WERE UNDER CASE MANAGEMENT. WEATHERIZATION SERVICES - WEATHERIZATION PROVIDES SERVICES TO HELP LOW-INCOME PEOPLE IMPROVE RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY. APPROXIMATELY 76 HOMES WERE WEATHERIZED.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 May 1966.

    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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