Nonprofit · EIN 25-1555430
THE PURPLE MARTIN CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION
Also known as PURPLE MARTIN CONSERVATION
Tax-exempt · ERIE, PA 16505
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $765,698 | $571,087 | $194,611 | $1,358,646 | $36,823 | $1,321,823 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $690,911 | $524,621 | $166,290 | $1,171,205 | $43,993 | $1,127,212 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $595,890 | $534,580 | $61,310 | $984,520 | $23,598 | $960,922 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $502,404
- of which government grants
- $23,734
- Membership dues
- $136,992
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $42,020
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $220,293
- Other revenue
- $221,274
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $248,358
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $291,999
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,600
- Occupancy
- $11,453
- Depreciation
- $1,343
- Program services (functional)
- $434,368
- Management and general (functional)
- $124,509
- Fundraising (functional)
- $12,210
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,171,205
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,358,646
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $36,823
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,321,823
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $224
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,321,823
- Gross receipts
- $1,451,326
- Employees
- 10
- Year formed
- 1987
- State of legal domicile
- PA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LARRY MELCHER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| JONATHAN D'SILVA | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| DREW ENNIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| JOE SIEGRIST | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| MATTHEW GREENE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BRYAN WALKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| SCOTT NICK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| LAURIE DOSS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LARRY MELCHER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| JONATHAN D'SILVA | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| DREW ENNIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| JOE SIEGRIST | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| KEITH JONES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MATTHEW GREENE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BRYAN WALKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| SCOTT NICK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| LAURIE DOSS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LARRY MELCHER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| JONATHAN D'SILVA | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| DREW ENNIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| JOE SIEGRIST | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| KEITH JONES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MATTHEW GREENE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BRYAN WALKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| SCOTT NICK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| LAURIE DOSS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 301 PENINSULA DRIVE, ERIE, PA 16505-2042
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JOE SIEGRIST, 301 PENINSULA DRIVE, ERIE, PA 16505
- Signed the 990
- JOE SIEGRIST, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (814) 833-7656
- Website
- WWW.PURPLEMARTIN.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MICHAEL T MOORE CPA
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO THE CONSERVATION OF THE PURPLE MARTIN BIRD SPECIES THROUGH SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, STATE OF THE ART MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES, AND PUBLIC EDUCATION, WITH THE END GOAL OF INCREASING PURPLE MARTIN POPULATIONS THROUGHOUT NORTH AMERICA.
Program accomplishments
- SALES OF MERCHANDISE RELATED TO PROPER CARING, FEEDING, ETC OF THE PURPLE MARTINExpenses $127,642
- SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONExpenses $306,726
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 25-1555430
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1992
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D300)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,358,646
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,451,326
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $765,698 | $571,087 | $1,358,646 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $690,911 | $524,621 | $1,171,205 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $595,890 | $534,580 | $984,520 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $500,246 | $476,799 | $938,410 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 25-1555430).
Questions about THE PURPLE MARTIN CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of THE PURPLE MARTIN CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE PURPLE MARTIN CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION is 25-1555430.
- Is THE PURPLE MARTIN CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
- Are donations to THE PURPLE MARTIN CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE PURPLE MARTIN CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of THE PURPLE MARTIN CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE PURPLE MARTIN CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE PURPLE MARTIN CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JOE SIEGRIST.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE PURPLE MARTIN CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE PURPLE MARTIN CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $765,698, expenses of $571,087 and total assets of $1,358,646 at year end.
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