Nonprofit · EIN 83-4479661
PURPLE LEMON INC
Tax-exempt · MORGAN CITY, LA 70380
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $672,813 | $610,396 | $62,417 | $1,107,662 | $547,523 | $560,139 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $719,043 | $736,335 | -$17,292 | $497,722 | $0 | $497,722 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $626,864
- Program service revenue
- $143,523
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$97,574
- Other revenue
- -$97,574
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $39,992
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $28,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $170,104
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $258,965
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,665
- Occupancy
- $210,834
- Travel
- $4,294
- Depreciation
- $23,618
- Program services (functional)
- $516,448
- Management and general (functional)
- $93,948
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $497,722
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,107,662
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $547,523
- Net assets, end of year
- $560,139
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $695,407
- Gross receipts
- $1,339,772
- Employees
- 17
- Volunteers
- 22
- Year formed
- 2019
- State of legal domicile
- LA
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STACEY LANCASTER | PRESIDENTTREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $28,000 |
| SHANNON BROOKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.12 | $0 |
| TIM BROOKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.12 | $0 |
| DUVAL AUTHUR JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.12 | $0 |
| STACY KIDDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.12 | $0 |
| DAVID LEONARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.12 | $0 |
| IVAN DAIGS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.12 | $0 |
| CHARLES LANCASTER | VICE-PRESIDENTSECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 2 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES LANCASTER | VICE-PRESIDENTSECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 55 | $0 |
| STACEY LANCASTER | PRESIDENTTREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 55 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1021 CLAIRE DR, MORGAN CITY, LA 70380-4432
- In care of
- % STACEY LANCASTER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- STACEY LANCASTER, 3041 HWY 70, MORGAN CITY, LA 70380
- Signed the 990
- STACEY LANCASTER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (225) 715-7693
- Return prepared by
- Corcoran & Bernard CPAs LLC
Mission
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO PEOPLE RECOVERING FROM ADDICTION AND OTHER LIFE ALTERING ISSUES BY MEETING THEIR PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS AND PROVIDING THE RESOURCES THEY NEED IN TRANSITION TO A RESTORED LIFE.
Program accomplishments
- LADIES IN TRANSITION PROGRAM OFFERS A FRESH START TO WOMEN IN RECOVERY. THIS FAITH-BASED PROGRAM PROVIDES TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, JOB, FINANCIAL AND LIFE SKILL TRAINING, AS WELL AS ONE ON ONE COUNSELING. PRIOR TO ENTRANCE INTO OUR PROGRAM, OUR LADIES ATTEND A ONE YEAR IN-HOUSE TREATMENT WITH THE ADULT AND TEEN CHALLENGE PROGRAM. UNCOMMON GROUNDS CAFE PROVIDES THE WOMEN WITH EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATES THEM ON JOB SKILLS, SOCIAL SKILLS, AND FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE. UNCOMMON GROUNDS CURRENTLY OPERATES THREE DAYS A WEEK.Expenses $284,046 · revenue $143,523
- THE OPERATION OF THE PURPLE LEMOM THRIFT STORE PROVIDES FREE AND AFFORDABLE CLOTHING AND HOME GOODS TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED.Expenses $103,290
- FEEDING PROGRAM OFFERS SEVERAL FOOD DISTRIBUTION OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING HOT MEAL DELIVERY SERVICE ONCE A MONTH TO THOSE IN THE ADDICTION RECOVERY PROGRAM AND EVERY THURSDAY TO SENIOR CITIZENS.Expenses $77,467
- SECOND HARVEST FOOD PANTRY- OUR FOOD PANTRY IS OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY EVRY THURSDAY TO PROVIDE GROCERIES AND HOT MEALS TO THOSE IN NEED. THE FOOD PANTRY IS CURRENTLY SERVING 240-360 FAMILIES PER MONTH.Expenses $51,645
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 | Not 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
- 83-4479661
- 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
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,107,662
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,339,772
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $672,813 | $610,396 | $1,107,662 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $719,043 | $736,335 | $497,722 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $673,233 | $552,677 | $515,014 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 83-4479661).
Questions about PURPLE LEMON INC
- What is the EIN of PURPLE LEMON INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PURPLE LEMON INC is 83-4479661.
- Is PURPLE LEMON INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to PURPLE LEMON INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PURPLE LEMON INC 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 PURPLE LEMON INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PURPLE LEMON INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of PURPLE LEMON INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names STACEY LANCASTER.
- Who are the officers and directors of PURPLE LEMON INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $28,000 (STACEY LANCASTER, PRESIDENTTREASURER).
- How much revenue does PURPLE LEMON INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $672,813, expenses of $610,396 and total assets of $1,107,662 at year end.
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