Governance


At Purple Martin Association of the Dakotas, we are committed to transparency and accountability as a nonprofit organization. As an exempt organization, we adhere to regulations that require public inspection and copying of our exemption applications, determination letters, and annual returns.


Key Documents

We invite you to review our foundational documents, which outline our governance structure and operational policies:

  • North Dakota Nonprofit Corporation Articles of Incorporation
    This document establishes our organization and outlines our purpose and structure.
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  • Bylaws of Purple Martin Association of the Dakotas
    Our bylaws govern the internal management of the organization, detailing the roles and responsibilities of our board and members.
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  • Conflict of Interest Policy
    This policy ensures that all decisions made by our board and staff are in the best interest of the organization, free from personal conflicts.
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  • Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3)
    This application outlines our request for tax-exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code.
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  • Letter 947 (DO/CG) EO Favorable Determination Letter 501(c)(3)
    This letter confirms our status as a tax-exempt organization, affirming our commitment to charitable purposes.
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Additional Resources

For further information, you can also access the Tax Exempt Organization Search to verify our status and learn more about our compliance.

If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to reach out. We appreciate your interest in our governance and commitment to the conservation of Purple Martins!