Panhandle Special Needs Inc
Panhandle special needs, inc. Is dedicated to providing quality employment and social services to enhance and maximize the economic and social integration of indiviuals with disabilities.
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Mission
Panhandle special needs, inc. Is dedicated to providing quality employment and social services to enhance and maximize the economic and social integration of indiviuals with disabilities.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Panhandle Special Needs Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1975, it predates 84% of the human services charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 79% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It is one of the better-documented human services 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
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
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- 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 Special Needs Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Sandpoint, ID, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1975 and has been operating for 51 years. Its EIN is 820333979. 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 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 16 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Panhandle Special Needs Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 820333979. 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 Special Needs Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 81% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Panhandle Special Needs Inc is located in Sandpoint, ID, United States. The organization was established in 1975 and has been active for 51 years.
Based on official tax filings, Panhandle Special Needs Inc has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 86% for human services charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Panhandle Special Needs Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 16 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Panhandle Special Needs Inc. 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 Special Needs 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 81% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). 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.
Quality of LifeIt’s aboutIndependence  It’s aboutFriendship  It’s about Quality of Life  It’s aboutIndependence  It’s aboutFriendship  It’s about Panhandle Special Needs Inc. Opening Doors for Personal Achievement Employment Services Life Skills Training Adult Day Health What We Do For over 40 years, PSNI has dedicated its resources to developing opportunities for people with disabilities Panhandle Special Needs Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1975.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Panhandle Special Needs Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 820333979, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): 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 SPECIAL NEEDS INC 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (5)
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5 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 16 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 16 officers on file
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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 · 1975
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Panhandle Special Needs Inc
- What is Panhandle Special Needs Inc?
- Panhandle Special Needs Inc is a human services school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Sandpoint, United States. Quality of LifeIt’s aboutIndependence  It’s aboutFriendship  It’s about Quality of Life  It’s aboutIndependence  It’s aboutFriendship  It’s about Panhandle Special Needs Inc. Opening Doors for Personal Achievement Employment Services Life Skills Training Adult Day Health What We Do For over 40 years, PSNI has dedicated its resources to developing opportunities for people with disabilities
- When was Panhandle Special Needs Inc founded?
- Panhandle Special Needs Inc was founded in 1975.
- Who leads Panhandle Special Needs Inc?
- Dr Tom Lawrence serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Panhandle Special Needs Inc located?
- Headquartered in Sandpoint, ID, United States.
- What is Panhandle Special Needs Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Panhandle Special Needs Inc trustworthy?
- Panhandle Special Needs Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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 Special Needs Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 820333979.
- What is Panhandle Special Needs Inc's website?
- http://panhandlespecialneeds.org