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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:
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·
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 |
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