Endowment Fund for the
Preservation of the Ranching Heritage of America

The Endowment Fund for the Preservation of the Ranching Heritage of America was established in January 1980 with the purpose of receiving and maintaining funds or real or personal property for support of the National Ranching Heritage Center. The State of Texas approved its incorporation in January 1980 as a nonprofit entity. In July 1980, the Internal Revenue Service designated the Endowment as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.

Donations and earned income from investments currently help to support:

· Upkeep of existing structures
· Acquisition of additional historical structures
· Annual events, including Ranch Day and Candlelight at the Ranch
· Annual recognition programs, including the Boss of the Plains Award and    Golden Spur Award
· Education programs for children
· Permanent and temporary exhibits

Endowment Board

Don Brothers, RHA Chairman - Paducah, Texas
Jim Lowder,  President - Lubbock, Texas
Kathy Britton, Vice President - Lubbock, Texas
Kim King, Treasurer - Brady, Texas
Jeff Landsell, Secretary - Lubbock, Texas
John R. "Rich" Anderson - Gail, Texas
Becca Heidelberg - Midland, Texas
Bill Hoffmann, Jr. - Eastland, Texas
Jim Pfluger, RHA Executive Director - Lubbock, Texas
George Sell - Lubbock, Texas
Gary Terrell - Lubbock, Texas

Investment Committee

Chairman
Jim Lowder - Lubbock, Texas

Members
Kathy Britton - Lubbock, Texas

Kim King - Brady, Texas

Lee D. Pennington - Lubbock, Texas

Jim Pfluger - Lubbock, Texas

Gary Terrell - Lubbock, Texas