Nonprofit · EIN 23-2789029
WECONSERVEPA
Tax-exempt · HARRISBURG, PA 17101
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,607,278 | $1,316,008 | $291,270 | $3,128,974 | $350,756 | $2,778,218 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,329,280
- of which government grants
- $917,855
- Membership dues
- $62,260
- Program service revenue
- $172,099
- Investment income
- $105,899
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $373,364
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $248,452
- Other salaries and wages
- $332,764
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $649,821
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $8,725
- Occupancy
- $24,372
- Travel
- $6,838
- Program services (functional)
- $1,243,302
- Management and general (functional)
- $56,756
- Fundraising (functional)
- $15,950
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,765,889
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,128,974
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $350,756
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,778,218
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,293,218
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,416,611
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $361,607
- Gross receipts
- $1,607,278
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 240
- Year formed
- 1995
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW M LOZA | EXECUTIVE DI Key employee | 40 | $205,000 | $43,452 |
| JUSTIN HOLLINGER | LEGAL DIRECT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,440 | $26,894 |
| OLIVER BASS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RENEE CAREY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM SAUNDERS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GRANT DECOSTA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GAIL FARMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLEN FERRETTI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL GLADDEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SEAN KENNY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS KOCHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM MURPHY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| FRITZ SCHROEDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN CONNER | CHIEF FISCAL Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 610 N 3RD STREET SUITE 301, HARRISBURG, PA 17101-1113
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ANDREW M LOZA, 610 N 3RD STREET SUITE 301, HARRISBURG, PA 17101
- Signed the 990
- JOHN CONNER, CHIEF FISCAL OFFICER
- Phone
- (717) 230-8560
- Return prepared by
- HAMILTON & MUSSER PC CPAS
Mission
WECONSERVEPA HELPS PEOPLE PROTECT, WISELY USE, AND ENJOY WHAT NATURE OFFERS. WE ADVOCATE FOR PRO-CONSERVATION, LIFE SUSTAINING GOVERNMENT POLICY. WE ASSIST INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN CONSERVING NATURAL AREAS, FARMS, FORESTS, PARKS, URBAN GARDENS, AND OTHER GREEN SPACES THAT SAFEGUARD OUR DRINKING WATER, PREVENT FLOODING, PROTECT WILDLIFE, PROVIDE RECREATIONAL AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES, AND PRESERVE SCENIC BEAUTY. WE FOSTER PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF CONSERVATION, PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES, AND CONNECT PEOPLE TO THE OUTDOORS.
Program accomplishments
- TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE -- DIRECTLY ASSIST CHARITABLE CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND INDIVIDUALS IN IMPROVING THE QUALITY AND INCREASING THE QUANTITY OF LAND CONSERVATION WORK AND IN PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTING PRACTICES TO IMPROVE THEIR COMMUNITIES; PROVIDE ASSISTANCE BY PHONE, EMAIL AND IN PERSON. RESEARCH, DEVELOP, AND UPDATE TECHNICAL GUIDANCE INCLUDING 165 ORIGINAL GUIDES REGARDING CONSERVATION, LAND USE PLANNING, AND OTHER TOPICS AND 28 MODEL LEGAL DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE AT LIBRARY.WECONSERVEPA.ORG. MAKE GRANTS TO LAND TRUSTS AND TRAILS GROUPS FOR CONSERVATION AND TRAIL-RELATED PROJECTS.Expenses $722,704 · grants $373,364
- CONSERVATION ADVOCACY -- ADVOCATE FOR PRO-CONSERVATION, LIFE-SUSTAINING GOVERNMENT POLICY IN THE LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT. ADVISE THE COURTS IN UPHOLDING CONSERVATION-FRIENDLY POLICIES CONSISTENT WITH OUR CONSTITUTIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS. PROMOTE CONTINUED AND INCREASED STATE, FEDERAL, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENTS IN CONSERVATION-RELATED PROJECTS AND ENCOURAGE GOOD STEWARDSHIP OF NATURAL RESOURCES ALREADY CONSERVED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS. FOSTER PRODUCTIVE, ETHICAL, AND EQUITABLE LAND TRUST MOVEMENT AND INDIVIDUAL ORGANIZATION POLICIES AND PRACTICES.Expenses $53,872
- CONNECTING, TRAINING, AND INSPIRING. ORGANIZE AND DELIVER THE ANNUAL PENNSYLVANIA LAND CONSERVATION CONFERENCE, THE ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL (EAC) NETWORK CONFERENCE, THE BIENNIAL PENNSYLVANIA GREENWAYS & TRAILS SUMMIT, AS WELL AS DOZENS OF FREE-STANDING SEMINARS, ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS, AND OTHER GATHERINGS, TO HELP PEOPLE HELP ONE ANOTHER, RECEIVE EXPERT TRAINING IN CONSERVATION, ENVIRONMENTAL, TRAIL, AND RELATED SUBJECTS, AND BE INSPIRED IN TAKING ON PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.Expenses $322,563 · revenue $172,099
- OUTREACH AND EDUCATION. REACH OUT TO AND EDUCATE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS AS WELL AS THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON CONSERVATION. DEVELOP EDUCATIONAL CONTENT AND COMMUNICATE VIA E-NEWSLETTERS (E.G., CONSERVE LAND UPDATES, PROJECT & PEOPLE NEWS, GREENWAY & TRAIL NEWS) AND OTHER EMAIL, SOCIAL MEDIA, WEBSITES, PRESENTATIONS, AND PRINT PUBLICATIONS.Expenses $144,163
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
- 23-2789029
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C033)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,128,974
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,607,278
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,278,902 | $1,233,422 | $2,561,253 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,171,681 | $974,283 | $2,321,740 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about WECONSERVEPA
- What is the EIN of WECONSERVEPA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WECONSERVEPA is 23-2789029.
- Is WECONSERVEPA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to WECONSERVEPA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WECONSERVEPA 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 WECONSERVEPA 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 WECONSERVEPA 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 WECONSERVEPA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ANDREW M LOZA.
- Who are the officers and directors of WECONSERVEPA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $205,000 (ANDREW M LOZA, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does WECONSERVEPA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,607,278, expenses of $1,316,008 and total assets of $3,128,974 at year end.
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