Nonprofit · EIN 25-1324559
AUDUBON SOCIETY OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA INC
Tax-exempt · PITTSBURGH, PA 15238
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,742,703 | $2,708,513 | -$965,810 | $8,728,893 | $494,264 | $8,234,629 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,674,363 | $2,584,833 | -$910,470 | $9,383,417 | $278,186 | $9,105,231 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $942,255
- of which government grants
- $55,862
- Program service revenue
- $401,672
- Investment income
- -$79,457
- Net rental income
- $132,102
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$111,751
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $343,888
- Other revenue
- $478,233
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $9,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $150,272
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,252,150
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,657,038
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $17,000
- Occupancy
- $57,351
- Travel
- $28,717
- Depreciation
- $386,012
- Program services (functional)
- $2,387,172
- Management and general (functional)
- $191,776
- Fundraising (functional)
- $129,565
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,383,417
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,728,893
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $494,264
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,234,629
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,090,123
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,135,285
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,285,580
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $949,049
- Gross receipts
- $2,337,257
- Employees
- 51
- Volunteers
- 1,246
- Year formed
- 1941
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES BONNER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THRU AUG Officer | 40 | $131,440 | $18,831 |
| BYRON BLACK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES PASHEK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOY DRESS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG ROTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| FRED PETERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GRACE CLARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY MAGEE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROHAN GANGULI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BURHAN GHARAIBEH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON DAVIDEK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GWILYM PRICE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN HILDERBRAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE LATTA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES BONNER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $127,720 | $19,711 |
| LAURA KARET | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES PASHEK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOY DRESS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG ROTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| FRED PETERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GRACE CLARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY MAGEE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROHAN GANGULI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BURHAN GHARAIBEH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON DAVIDEK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| VIRGINIA LINDSAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN HILDERBRAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERYLE LONG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 614 DORSEYVILLE RD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15238-1618
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHRIS BASON, 614 DORSEYVILLE RD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15238
- Signed the 990
- CHRIS BASON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (412) 963-6100
- Website
- WWW.ASWP.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MAHER DUESSEL CPA'S
Mission
THE AUDUBON SOCIETY OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA'S MISSION IS TO CONNECT THE PEOPLE OF SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA TO BIRDS AND NATURE THROUGH OUR PROGRAM, PROJECTS, AND PLACES.
Program accomplishments
- AUDUBON SOCIETY OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA (ASWP) PROVIDES PROGRAMS AND OFFERINGS THAT CONNECT PEOPLE TO NATURE AND EMPOWER THEM TO UNDERSTAND, CONSERVE, AND RESTORE THE NATURAL WORLD. ASWP STRIVES TO PROVIDE A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS, WELCOMING THEM TO ENJOY THE NATURAL WORLD. IN THE PAST YEAR, ASWP DELIVERED NEARLY 1,200 TOTAL BIRD-RELATED, EDUCATION, AND CONSERVATION PROGRAMS TO INDIVIDUALS IN ALLEGHENY, ARMSTRONG, BEAVER, BUTLER, FAYETTE, WASHINGTON, AND WESTMORELAND COUNTIES. ASWP'S PROGRAMS ENGAGED OVER 30,000 INDIVIDUALS (2/3 OF WHICH WERE STUDENTS). ASWP ALSO OFFERS TRAINING FOR MASTER BIRDERS AND MASTER NATURALISTS, WHO AMPLIFY OUR REACH BY VOLUNTEERING TO LEAD PROGRAMS BOTH AT ASWP AND IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. ASWP'S CONSERVATION SUCCESSES INCLUDE ADDING 14 ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY BIRD TOWNS TO THE GREATER PITTSBURGH REGION AS WELL AS NEARLY 300 CERTIFIED BACKYARD HABITATS. ASWP CONTINUED VALUABLE RESEARCH ON CHIMNEY SWIFTS THROUGH MONITORING OVER 100 NESTING AND ROOSTING TOWERS; ASWP MAINTAINS THE CONTINENT'S LARGEST NUMBER OF PURPOSE-BUILT CHIMNEY SWIFT TOWERS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE CRITICAL NESTING HABITAT FOR THIS VULNERABLE SPECIESExpenses $1,652,556 · grants $9,000 · revenue $349,873
- AUDUBON SOCIETY OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA (ASWP) OPERATES NATURE STORES AT LOCATIONS IN FOX CHAPEL, BUTLER, AND SARVER, PA PROVIDING A FRIENDLY LANDING SPOT FOR VISITORS TO ENGAGE WITH US. THE STORES CARRY ASWP'S PROPRIETARY BIRD SEED, BEECHWOOD BLEND, WHICH IS SPECIALLY FORMULATED FOR THE BIRDS IN THIS REGION. BY PROVIDING PRODUCTS THAT ALLOW PEOPLE TO BETTER ENJOY THE NATURAL WORLD, FROM BINOCULARS TO GARDENING TOOLS, WE INCREASE CONNECTION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO BIRDS, NATIVE PLANTS, AND WILDLIFE FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. AUDUBON NATURE STORES ALSO FOCUS ON LOCALLY PRODUCED NATURAL ITEMS SUCH AS HONEY AND MAPLE SYRUP, AS WELL AS ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PRODUCTS CREATED FROM REUSED, RECYCLED, OR REPURPOSED MATERIALS. A DISCOUNT IS OFFERED ON MOST ITEMS FOR ASWP MEMBERS. DURING SPECIAL PROMOTIONS, INCLUDING A SPRING AND FALL NATIVE PLANT SALE, DISCOUNTS ARE EXTENDED TO ALL INDIVIDUALS. AUDUBON NATURE STORE AT BEECHWOOD FARMS NATURE RESERVE IS HOME TO ASWP'S NATIVE PLANT NURSERY. THE NURSERY IS OPEN ANY TIME THE STORE IS OPEN, ALLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO SHOP FOR PLANTS THAT SUPPORT WILDLIFE INCLUDING BIRDS, BENEFICIAL INSECTS, AND BUTTERFLIES. ASWP SOLD 14,344 PLANTS IN 2025, REPRESENTING 130 SPECIES OF LOCALLY SOURCED NATIVE PLANTS.Expenses $223,503 · revenue $330,972
- SUCCOP NATURE PARK (SNP) IS ONE OF AUDUBON SOCIETY OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA'S (ASWP) FOUR PUBLIC PROPERTIES. A 50-ACRE FORMER FARM ESTATE IN BUTLER COUNTY WITH JUST UNDER TWO MILES OF TRAILS WEAVING THROUGH A VARIETY OF HABITATS, SUCCOP NATURE PARK WELCOMES WALKERS AND HIKERS TO ENJOY ITS TWO PONDS, 200-YEAR-OLD MAIN HOUSE, AND 1883 BARN. EDUCATION PROGRAMS TAKE PLACE YEAR-ROUND ON THE PROPERTY, BOTH ON THE TRAILS AND INSIDE THE BARN CLASSROOM. ASWP CREATED HIGH-QUALITY NATURAL HABITAT AT SNP THROUGH HABITAT RESTORATION AND INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT. SNP'S NATURE TRAILS ARE OPEN FOR FREE TO THE PUBLIC YEAR-ROUND, FROM SUNRISE TO SUNSET, PROVIDING THE OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL PEOPLE TO EXPERIENCE THE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH BENEFITS OF WALKS IN NATURE. IN ADDITION TO ASWP'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, SNP IS UTILIZED AS A POPULAR OUTDOOR WEDDING VENUE FROM APRIL OCTOBER. SMALLER WEDDINGS ARE HELD IN THE HISTORIC HOUSE DURING THE COLDER MONTHS. SNP ALSO HOSTS FREE MUSIC CONCERTS/PUBLIC PICNICS AND PAID RENTALS FOR SMALLER GATHERINGS AND PRIVATE PARTIES.Expenses $511,113 · revenue $64,715
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 25-1324559
- 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
- 1966
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C300)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,728,893
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,337,257
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,742,703 | $2,708,513 | $8,728,893 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,674,363 | $2,584,833 | $9,383,417 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,681,817 | $2,265,761 | $10,215,317 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 25-1324559).
Questions about AUDUBON SOCIETY OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA INC
- What is the EIN of AUDUBON SOCIETY OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AUDUBON SOCIETY OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA INC is 25-1324559.
- Is AUDUBON SOCIETY OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1966.
- Are donations to AUDUBON SOCIETY OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AUDUBON SOCIETY OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA 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 AUDUBON SOCIETY OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AUDUBON SOCIETY OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of AUDUBON SOCIETY OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CHRIS BASON.
- Who are the officers and directors of AUDUBON SOCIETY OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $131,440 (JAMES BONNER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THRU AUG).
- How much revenue does AUDUBON SOCIETY OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,742,703, expenses of $2,708,513 and total assets of $8,728,893 at year end.
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