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Favell Museum Inc

THE CORPORATION IS A MUSEUM WHICH PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND LITERARY WORKS OF ART HAVING CULTURAL, ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND ANTHROPOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE TO THE PUBLIC.OVER 100,000 ARTIFACTS, ILLUSTRATING THE LIVES …

Arts & Culture Klamath Falls, OR EIN: 200524744 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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60
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
60/100 · methodology

About Favell Museum Inc

Native American Artifacts and Contemporary Western Art

Founded
Headquarters
Klamath Falls, OR
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
A51
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2022

Mission

The corporation is a museum which provides educational, scientific and literary works of art having cultural, archaeological and anthropological significance to the public.over 100,000 artifacts, illustrating the lives of indigenous tribes from north and south america, are on display, with the primary focus on native american tribes. Collections dating from 12,000 years ago include thousands of arrowheads, obsidian knives, spear points, primitive ancient stone tools, native clothing, intricate bead work, basketry, pottery and more. The museum is home to an incredible fire opal arrowhead, found in the black rock desert in 1910.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 75%
Peer average: 76%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 33.04%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 60
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 24.9% of total expenses ($60,000 of $240,783).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2022 · IRS 990 (FY2022)
$0.75
Program$0.75

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Favell Museum Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for Favell Museum Inc draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (3 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Favell Museum Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Klamath Falls, OR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its EIN is 200524744. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 60/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $182K in annual revenue. 27 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Favell Museum Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 200524744. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Favell Museum Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 60 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.

Favell Museum Inc is located in Klamath Falls, OR, United States. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.

Based on official tax filings, Favell Museum Inc has $182K in annual revenue. It allocates 75% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Favell Museum Inc is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $182K in annual revenue. The organization has 27 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Favell Museum Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Favell Museum Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 75% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 75% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $182K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Favell Museum Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 200524744, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
75% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2022) why this matters
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Filing history

3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2022): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
4

Leadership

From FY2022 filing

MA
Mark W••••
Vice-President

Officers & trustees (14)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture this charity 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2022 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 27 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2022 on record
  • Named leadership · 27 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2003
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Favell Museum Inc

What is Favell Museum Inc?
Favell Museum Inc is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Klamath Falls, United States. Native American Artifacts and Contemporary Western Art
When was Favell Museum Inc founded?
Favell Museum Inc was founded in 2003.
Who leads Favell Museum Inc?
Mark Wendt serves as Vice-President.
Where is Favell Museum Inc located?
Headquartered in Klamath Falls, OR, United States.
What is Favell Museum Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2022 is approximately $100K-$1M. 75% of expenses go to program services.
Is Favell Museum Inc trustworthy?
Favell Museum Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Favell Museum Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 200524744.
What is Favell Museum Inc's website?
https://www.favellmuseum.org