Panhandle Regional Advisory Council Trauma Service Area a
Panhandle Regional Advisory Council Trauma Service Area A is a public charity based in Canyon, Texas. Recognized in 1993, it serves a 25-county region of the Texas Panhandle and supports development of an inclusive regional emergency healthcare system.
Panhandle Regional Advisory Council Trauma Service Area a at a glance
In short: Panhandle Regional Advisory Council Trauma Service Area a gave $469K across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Texas. 3% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $469,035
- +46.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- +23.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,657
- +18.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,047
- Total assets
- $3,464,024
- -10.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 3% first-time grantees (1 of 32, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Panhandle Regional Advisory Council Trauma Service Area a
- Contact
Mailing address: 16800 Interstate 27, Canyon, TX 79015
Phone: (806) 322-1290
Website: https://panhandlerac.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Panhandle Regional Advisory Council Trauma Service Area a funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Amarillo Fire Department ($71K). Together the top 10 received $285K.
Grant Size Distribution
166 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 162 grants of 166 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The website says the council covers 25 Texas Panhandle counties: Armstrong, Briscoe, Carson, Childress, Collingsworth, Dallam, Deaf Smith, Donley, Gray, Hall, Hansford, Hartley, Hemphill, Hutchinson, Lipscomb, Moore, Ochiltree, Oldham, Parmer, Potter, Randall, Roberts, Sherman, Swisher, and Wheeler. It describes the region as 24,998 square miles, with a population of approximately 419,897.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Panhandle Regional Advisory Council Trauma Service Area a open to new grantees?
3%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 32 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $71K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $71K first-time, $11K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $177K (2020) to $632K (2021). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $469K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amarillo Fire Department Amarillo, TX | SMA | $70,983 |
| Hereford EMS Hereford, TX | Disbursements of EMS Funds/Sma | $64,934 |
| Hemphillgray County EMS Canadian, TX | Disbursements of EMS Funds/Sma | $39,000 |
| Hartley EMS Hartley, TX | Disbursements of EMS Funds | $21,609 |
| Associated Ambulance Authority Clarendon, TX | Disbursements of EMS Funds | $20,025 |
| Hemphill County EMS Canadian, TX | Disbursements of EMS Funds | $13,896 |
| Booker EMS Booker, TX | Disbursements of EMS Funds | $13,797 |
| Stratford EMS Stratford, TX | Disbursements of EMS Funds | $13,688 |
| HCH EMS Spearman, TX | Disbursements of EMS Funds | $13,676 |
| Wellington EMS Wellington, TX | Disbursements of EMS Funds | $13,624 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Amounts below are reported by filing year.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,464,024 | $2,865,468 | $3,003,637 | $469,035 | 32 |
| 2024 | $3,859,783 | $2,621,275 | $3,107,320 | $320,743 | 26 |
| 2023 | $4,286,585 | $3,293,178 | $2,118,416 | $580,352 | 35 |
| 2022 | $2,711,557 | $2,634,268 | $2,794,392 | $316,066 | 29 |
| 2021 | $2,861,393 | $3,033,130 | $2,935,672 | $631,862 | 44 |
| 2020 | $2,335,183 | $1,822,816 | $1,955,349 | $176,606 | 19 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s website states that its mission is to provide the infrastructure and leadership needed to develop an inclusive emergency healthcare system within Trauma Service Area A. It describes activities that include supporting member organizations in trauma care, encouraging cooperation among providers, facilitating public education and trauma prevention, and developing a regional emergency healthcare plan and standards of care. Its 2024 filing also states its mission as “trauma prevention education & awareness.”
The organization’s 2025 grants went to Texas EMS and fire-and-EMS organizations. For example, Hartley Volunteer Fire Dept & EMS describes its mission as a “multi-Texas city and county fire department and ambulance service.” Hall County EMS says it provides ambulance services for Hall County, while Silverton Volunteer Ambulance says it provides ambulance and emergency medical services to Silverton and the surrounding area.
The website also describes an EMS scholarship program using funds set aside by the Texas Legislature for EMS education and training. Awards are tied to completing EMT, AEMT, or paramedic coursework and require recipients to meet certification and service commitments. These are scholarships for individual trainees, distinct from grants to outside organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 32 grants totaling $469,035. Grant amounts ranged from $5,390 to $70,983, with a median of $11,047. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. The largest grants included $70,983 to Amarillo Fire Department, $64,934 to Hereford EMS, and $39,000 to HemphillGray County EMS. Other notable awards included $21,609 to Hartley EMS and $20,025 to Associated Ambulance Authority. Filing descriptions identify several awards as disbursements of EMS funds, with some also referring to state mission assignments.
The website says hospitals, air medical providers, and EMS providers are voting members eligible for funding. It also lists free-standing emergency departments as voting members but not eligible for funding, and other organizations—including first responder organizations, urgent care clinics, physicians, and educational agencies—as nonvoting and not eligible for funding.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Scot Leatherwood as secretary; Candice Smith and Debra Hetzler as hospital-at-large representatives; Farris Nation as chair of the Prehospital Committee; Blythe Boyd as chair of the Hospital Care Committee; Kelly Clements MD as chair of the Perinatal Committee; Terry Hazlett as chair of Regional Preparedness; Chris Veal as chair of Behavioral & Mental Health; Dr. Brian Weis as chair of Trauma Medical Direction; and Marjoree Matlock as co-chair of Stroke/STEMI.
Panhandle Regional Advisory Council Trauma Service Area a is led by Howard M. Heath, CEO & Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 4 of 17 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Howard M. Heath
CEO & Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$103K (2025)
Keith D. Lemons
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$87K (2020) → $139K (2025)
Blythe Boyd
Chair & Hospital Care Cmte.
Chair & Hospital Care Cmte → Chair & Hospital Care Cmte., 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Clements MD
Chair & Perinatal Cmte.
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Galloway
Chair
At Large → Chair Elect, 2023
Chair Elect → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Veal
Chair, Behavorial & Mental
Co-Chair, Stroke & Stemi → Chair, Behavorial & Mental Health Cmte., 2024
Chair, Behavorial & Mental Health Cmte. → Chair, Behavorial & Mental, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Hazlett
Chair & Regional Preparedne
Chair & Regional Preparedness Cmte. → Chair & Regional Preparedne, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Weis
Chair & Trauma Medical Director
Chair & Trauma Medical Directors Cmte. → Chair & Trauma Medical Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Farris Nation
Chair & Prehospital Cmte.
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scot Leatherwood
Secretary
Chair → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$82K (2024) → $81K (2025)
Rodney Hunt
Emtf Coordinator
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$111K (2025)
Candice Smith
Hospital at Large
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debra Hetzler
Hospital at Large
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Baker
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Schaefer
Chair Elect
Chair Elect → Rac Chair, 2023
Rac Chair → Chair Elect, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Cruz
Co-Chair, Stroke & Stemi
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marjoree Matlock
Co-Chair, Stroke & Stemi
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Sherry Thorton (2020–2023) — At Large
- Former: Carol Hill (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Jarrett Warren (2023) — Ems at Large
- Former: Justin Boyd (2023) — Chair & Prehospital Cmte.
- Former: Rich Henkel (2023) — Ems at Large
- Former: Brent Aaron (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Jeff Barnhart (2020–2022) — Chair & Preparedness Cmte.
- Former: Michael Wiggs (2020–2022) — Ems at Large
- Former: Ryan Smith (2020–2022) — Chair & Prehospital Cmte.
- Former: Wade Olsen (2020–2022) — Ems at Large
- Former: David Brabham MD (2020) — Chair, Stroke & Stemi
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $139K, to Keith D Lemons (Executive Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Panhandle Regional Advisory Council Trauma Service Area a
How much does Panhandle Regional Advisory Council Trauma Service Area a give each year?
Panhandle Regional Advisory Council Trauma Service Area a gave $469K across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $321K across 26 grants.
What is Panhandle Regional Advisory Council Trauma Service Area a's typical grant size?
Panhandle Regional Advisory Council Trauma Service Area a's median grant in 2025 was $11,047, and its average grant was $14,657, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Panhandle Regional Advisory Council Trauma Service Area a that year got $71K on average.
Where does Panhandle Regional Advisory Council Trauma Service Area a give grants?
Panhandle Regional Advisory Council Trauma Service Area a gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Amarillo, TX (5 grants) and Canadian, TX (2 grants).
Does Panhandle Regional Advisory Council Trauma Service Area a give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on Panhandle Regional Advisory Council Trauma Service Area a's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Disbursements of EMS Funds" (28 grants).
Who are Panhandle Regional Advisory Council Trauma Service Area a's largest grantees?
Panhandle Regional Advisory Council Trauma Service Area a's largest 2025 grantees include Amarillo Fire Department ($70,983), Hereford EMS ($64,934) and Hemphillgray County EMS ($39,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Panhandle Regional Advisory Council Trauma Service Area a?
Panhandle Regional Advisory Council Trauma Service Area a reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.9M.
What does Panhandle Regional Advisory Council Trauma Service Area a fund?
The organization’s website states that its mission is to provide the infrastructure and leadership needed to develop an inclusive emergency healthcare system within Trauma Service Area A. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Panhandle Regional Advisory Council Trauma Service Area a?
Panhandle Regional Advisory Council Trauma Service Area a has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check panhandlerac.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Panhandle Regional Advisory Council Trauma Service Area a's EIN?
Panhandle Regional Advisory Council Trauma Service Area a's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2568916. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 15, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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