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Nonprofit · EIN 35-2309546

AMERICAN LEGION

Also known as 0072 COLUMBIA FALLS FREEDOM POST MT

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · COLUMBIA FLS, MT 59912

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 250, COLUMBIA FLS, MT 59912-0250
In care of
% MICHAEL SHEPARD
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
POST OFFICE BOX 250, COLUMBIA FALLS MT 599125306
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Richard Hardesty, PO Box 190855, Hungry Horse MT 59919

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

File the 2026 990-N for AMERICAN LEGION

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
35-2309546
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(19): Veterans' organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1946
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Group exemption
0925: AMERICAN LEGION

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
November 15, 2013
Posted by the IRS
July 14, 2014
Reinstated
Effective November 15, 2013

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Richard Hardesty
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2024
Officer: William Rhine
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: BREA DOUCETTE
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Ameriican Freedom Post 72
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: William Rhine
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Michael F Sherpard
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 35-2309546).

Questions about AMERICAN LEGION

What is the EIN of AMERICAN LEGION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN LEGION is 35-2309546.
Is AMERICAN LEGION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2013 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2013.
Are donations to AMERICAN LEGION tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does AMERICAN LEGION file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of AMERICAN LEGION 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 AMERICAN LEGION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN LEGION?
The 990-N for 2025 names Richard Hardesty.

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