Hell Creek Paleontological Society
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Hell Creek Paleontological Society is a organization focused on the study of fossils with the goals of inspiring and furthering the educational aspirations of our community through knowledge and scholarship. We are open to everyone, regardless of age, experience or educational background. We argue that the study of fossils, fossil hunting, and fossil collecting are great ways to motivate children of all ages to explore the complex natural world around them. Indeed dinosaurs are often the path to a lifetime pursuit of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The HCPS intends to support and encourage all like-minded families, students, educators and researchers to advance our knowledge of Earth history.
- Income
- $13,556
- Spending
- $13,707
- Reserves
- 19.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 66%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 (4)
- $5,000 spent. Educational outreach to schools, clubs and communities.
- $2,500 spent. Helping academic research through scholarships, guest lecture programs and direct funds to researchers for approved scientific studies.
- Help spread interest of the Earth sciences in the field, the lab and the classroom.
- $6,207 spent. General & Administrative Expenses of the Society
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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 November 6, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2023.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 November 4, 2026.
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