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Norris Institute

THE INSTITUTE EXISTS TO PROMOTE AND IMPROVE THE SOCIAL, CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC STRENGTHS OF RURAL COMMUNITIES INCLUDING PROVIDING EDUCATION ON GEORGE NORRIS'S LEGACY WHICH ACCOMPLISHED THE ABOVE DURING …

The Norris Institute

Arts & Culture Mccook, NE EIN: 205796139 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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71
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
71/100 · methodology

About Norris Institute

Home of the Norris Institute located in McCook, Nebraska. Non-Profit 501C(3). Providing education, funding and advancement for technology and economic growth in the rural communities of the Great Plains region.

Founded
Headquarters
Mccook, NE
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A700
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2007

Mission

The institute exists to promote and improve the social, cultural and economic strengths of rural communities including providing education on george norris's legacy which accomplished the above during his lifetime.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 97%
Peer average: 77%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 71
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.97
Program$0.97
97% to programs beats the peer average (77%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Norris Institute 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
  • It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Norris Institute is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Mccook, NE, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. Its EIN is 205796139. 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 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $12K in annual revenue. 31 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Norris Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 205796139. 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.

Norris Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 97% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.

Norris Institute is located in Mccook, NE, United States. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years. Its registered address is PO Box 130, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Norris Institute has $12K in annual revenue. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 77% 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.

Norris Institute is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $12K in annual revenue. The organization has 31 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Norris Institute. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Norris Institute 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 97% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 77%). 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.

Home of the Norris Institute located in McCook, Nebraska. Non-Profit 501C(3). Providing education, funding and advancement for technology and economic growth in the rural communities of the Great Plains region. Norris Institute is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2006.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 97% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 77%. Its annual revenue of $12K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Norris Institute are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Norris Institute is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 205796139, 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
$10K-$100K
97% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

From FY2023 filing

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P M••• G••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M 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 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 31 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 31 officers on file
  • 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 · 2006
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Norris Institute

What is Norris Institute?
Norris Institute is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Mccook, United States. Home of the Norris Institute located in McCook, Nebraska. Non-Profit 501C(3). Providing education, funding and advancement for technology and economic growth in the rural communities of the Great Plains region.
When was Norris Institute founded?
Norris Institute was founded in 2006.
Who leads Norris Institute?
P Mark Graff serves as Treasurer.
Where is Norris Institute located?
Headquartered in Mccook, NE, United States.
What is Norris Institute's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10K-$100K. 97% of expenses go to program services.
Is Norris Institute trustworthy?
Norris Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 out of 100 (Strong 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 Norris Institute's registration number?
IRS EIN: 205796139.
What is Norris Institute's website?
https://www.georgenorris.org