Panhandle Humane Society
To prevent neglect, abuse and cruelty, as well as the overpopulation of pets and homeless animals.
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Mission
To prevent neglect, abuse and cruelty, as well as the overpopulation of pets and homeless animals.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Panhandle Humane Society has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 40,468 animal welfare charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 91% of the 16,398 animal welfare charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 85% of similar organizations. See the sources
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyPanhandle Humane Society is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Scottsbluff, NE, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1981 and has been operating for 45 years. Its EIN is 470596512. 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 87/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $583K in annual revenue. 66 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Panhandle Humane Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 470596512. 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.
Panhandle Humane Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. 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 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.
Panhandle Humane Society is located in Scottsbluff, NE, United States. The organization was established in 1981 and has been active for 45 years.
Based on official tax filings, Panhandle Humane Society has $583K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 91% for animal welfare charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Panhandle Humane Society is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $583K in annual revenue. The organization has 66 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Panhandle Humane Society. 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, Panhandle Humane Society 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 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 91%). 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.
Fear Free Shelter Our Staff is Fear Free Certified to improve the experiences of animals in our shelter and address their emotional needs. Learn More Foster PHS offers a foster... Panhandle Humane Society is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1981.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $583K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Panhandle Humane Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Panhandle Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 470596512, 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.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
PANHANDLE HUMANE SOCIETY is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (14)
Source: Public filings
14 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Bette June Franklin - Panhandle - News Channel Nebraska
Security First Bank donates $1,000 to Panhandle Humane Society - Star-Herald
Community answers call to aid animal rescue: Support boosts Panhandle Humane Society efforts as dogs in animal hoarding case recover - Star-Herald
Security First Bank Supports Panhandle Humane Society Through Community Donation - Rural Radio Network
Security First Bank Supports Panhandle Humane Society Through Community Donation - Rural Radio Network
Nebraska woman faces 41 charges after numerous dogs rescued from home - Panhandle - News Channel Nebraska
Panhandle Humane Society seeking public's help after dogs seized - Star-Herald
Animal cruelty investigation in Panhandle results in two arrests, 21 dogs seized - knopnews2.com
Amarillo-Panhandle Humane Society 'parts ways' with city animal shelter after 50 years - KVII
Lincoln Elementary School student council raise nearly $1,000 for Panhandle Humane Society - Star-Herald
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 66 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 66 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1981
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Panhandle Humane Society
- What is Panhandle Humane Society?
- Panhandle Humane Society is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Scottsbluff, United States. Fear Free Shelter Our Staff is Fear Free Certified to improve the experiences of animals in our shelter and address their emotional needs. Learn More Foster PHS offers a foster...
- When was Panhandle Humane Society founded?
- Panhandle Humane Society was founded in 1981.
- Who leads Panhandle Humane Society?
- Stephanie Lewis serves as President.
- Where is Panhandle Humane Society located?
- Headquartered in Scottsbluff, NE, United States.
- What is Panhandle Humane Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Panhandle Humane Society trustworthy?
- Panhandle Humane Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 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 Panhandle Humane Society's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 470596512.
- What is Panhandle Humane Society's website?
- http://panhandlehumanesociety.org