Plano, TX

PLANO CONSERVANCY FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION INC

EIN 75-2920593

Arts, Culture & Heritage Cultural Heritage & Traditions

Mission

We promote preservation awareness and work to protect, preserve, and share Plano's heritage resources through education, outreach, and stewardship.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About PLANO CONSERVANCY FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION INC

The Plano Conservancy for Historic Preservation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2001 and based in Plano, Texas. The organization operates community-facing programs that preserve and interpret local heritage, most notably managing the Interurban Railway Museum since 2001.

The Conservancy runs regular public programs and events—including an annual Archaeology Fair, Scout merit-badge classes, weekly Storytime at the museum, wayside-sign installations, oral-history projects, and cemetery restoration/outreach. In the last 2–3 years the organization has continued public programming (including its 21st Archaeology Fair as listed on its site in 2025) and has received local grant support for interpretive materials and brochures.

Notable achievements

Long‑term management of Interurban Railway Museum

Since 2001 the Conservancy has operated Plano’s Interurban Railway Museum (the historic 1908 Texas Electric Railway station), providing ongoing exhibitions, tours, docent programs, and public access to a restored vintage railcar.

Annual Archaeology Fair (community outreach)

The organization has produced an annual Archaeology Fair for more than two decades (celebrating its 21st fair on the Conservancy’s 2025 site), offering hands-on STEM/humanities programming, flintknapping demonstrations, Native American performances, and Scout merit‑badge opportunities.

Secured local grant support for interpretive materials

The Conservancy obtained a Collin County Historical Commission grant (award documented in early 2026) to produce public-facing materials such as a Driving Tour of Historic Cemeteries, demonstrating active engagement with county partners to expand interpretation and access to historic resources.

At a glance

Total assets: $346K
Annual revenue: $365K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 75-2920593
Location: Plano, TX
Website: planoconservancy.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Operates the Interurban Railway Museum under a long-standing partnership with the City of Plano, a prominent local preservation collaboration.

Maintains public organizational profiles on national nonprofit information services (e.g., ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer and Charity Navigator), reflecting publicly filed Form 990 disclosures and transparency of filings.

Listed and promoted in regional event and preservation calendars (including archaeological and heritage event listings) for community educational programming.

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