Western Trail Historical Society Inc
The Western Trail Historical Society seeks to enable the Museum of the Western Prairie to be a driving force in the cultural life and economic development of our community by producing art exhibitions, concerts, and historical programs to enrich the intellectual and cultural lives of the residents of Southwest Oklahoma.
Western Trail Historical Society Inc at a glance
In short: Western Trail Historical Society Inc gave $330K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $330K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $329,993
- +82.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $329,993
- +82.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $329,993
- Total assets
- $823,365
- +7.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Western Trail Historical Society Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Museum of the Western Prairie ($330K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Western Trail Historical Society Inc gives
- Giving grew 1353% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $330K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $330K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of the Western Prairie Altus, OK | To help promote the preservation of history and culture of southwest Oklahoma. | $329,993 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $823,365 | $399,204 | $413,519 | $329,993 | 1 | $12,513 |
| 2024 | $767,569 | $245,932 | $220,599 | $180,736 | 1 | $21,437 |
| 2023 | $659,918 | $183,232 | $118,879 | $10,230 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $591,964 | $229,667 | $175,515 | $22,718 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $538,820 | $194,344 | $115,435 | $63,808 | 1 | $104 |
| 2020 | $453,722 | $162,682 | $91,737 | $57,439 | 1 | — |
About Western Trail Historical Society Inc
Based on IRS filings
Western Trail Historical Society Inc is a public charity, based in Altus, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $823K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $330K. Net investment income was $13K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Western Trail Historical Society Inc is led by Dennis Vernon, President of the Board since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 15 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dennis Vernon
President of the Board
President → President of the Board, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barry Mock
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clark Huey
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clint Abernathy
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary McLaughlin
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Duffy
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Betsy Roberts
Director
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Guy Smith
Director
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Norris
Director
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michaele Cesar
Director
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Drury
Director
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yudell Barton
Director
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Bayers
Teasurer
Treasurer → Teasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Hale
Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Gardiner
Bookkeeper
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Doug Gardiner (2020–2023) — Bookkeeper
- Former: Elizebeth Roberts (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: J Yudell Barton (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: James Norris (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mark Holder (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Michelle McKenzie (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Tom Yates (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Juana Gonzales Fausto (2020) — Housekeeper
- Former: Kristen Balko (2020) — Transcriber
- Former: Megan Plaumann (2020) — Curatorial Assistant
- Former: Melissa Sims (2020) — Educational Assistant
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.
Frequently asked questions about Western Trail Historical Society Inc
How much does Western Trail Historical Society Inc give each year?
Western Trail Historical Society Inc gave $330K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $181K across 1 grant.
How large is Western Trail Historical Society Inc?
Western Trail Historical Society Inc reported $823K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $399K.
Where does Western Trail Historical Society Inc operate?
Western Trail Historical Society Inc has awarded grants in Oklahoma.
What is Western Trail Historical Society Inc's EIN?
Western Trail Historical Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-0792786. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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