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Nonprofit · EIN 48-6134754

AMERICAN LEGION

Also known as 231 RUTH-WILSON, Ruth Wilson Post 231

Tax-exempt · HALSTEAD, KS 67056

Financials

$59K$49K2023$52K$41K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of AMERICAN LEGION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$52,376$41,211$11,165$36,007$0$36,007
December 31, 2023990-EZ$59,420$49,244$10,176$24,842$0$24,842
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,414
Membership dues
$1,475
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$18,047
Net income from sales of inventory
$31,440

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$14,676
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$575
Occupancy
$20,049
Other expenses
$5,911
Program services (functional)
$44,129

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$24,842
Total assets, end of year
$36,007
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$36,007
Cash, savings and investments
$36,007
Gross receipts
$81,829

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DERRICK RICHLINGCOMMANDER5$0
TED ANDERSONVICE COMMANDER5$0
MARK DENNOADJUTANT5$0
STAN GARNETFINANCE OFFICER5$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DERRICK RICHLINGCOMMANDER5$0
TED ANDERSONVICE COMMANDER5$0
MARK DENNOADJUTANT5$0
STAN GARNETFINANCE OFFICER5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
201 E 1ST ST, HALSTEAD, KS 67056-1701
In care of
% MIKE WATKINS
Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
201 E 1st, Halstead KS 67056
Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
Mike Watkins, 907 N Mission Rd, Newton KS 67114
Signed the 990-EZ
DERRICK RICHLING, COMMANDER
Phone
(316) 835-2772
Return prepared by
KNUDSEN MONROE & CO LLC

Mission

PATRIOTIC VETERANS ORGANIZATION DEVOTED TO MUTUAL HELPFULNESS

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • MENTORING AND SPONSORSHIP OF YOUTH PROGRAMS;HONORING VETERANS AND WIDOWS
    Expenses $14,676
  • SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES PROVIDED FOR POSTMEMBERS
    Expenses $29,453

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for AMERICAN LEGION

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
48-6134754
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(19): Veterans' organization
Exempt since
1946
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Group exemption
0925: AMERICAN LEGION
Assets (IRS master file)
$36,007
Income (IRS master file)
$81,829

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$52,376$41,211$36,007XML
990-EZDecember 2023$59,420$49,244$24,842XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2012
Officer: Mike Watkins
December 31, 2012≤ $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 48-6134754).

Questions about AMERICAN LEGION

What is the EIN of AMERICAN LEGION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN LEGION is 48-6134754.
Is AMERICAN LEGION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(19) since 1946.
Which annual return does AMERICAN LEGION 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 AMERICAN LEGION 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 AMERICAN LEGION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN LEGION?
The 990-N for 2012 names Mike Watkins.
Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN LEGION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does AMERICAN LEGION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $52,376, expenses of $41,211 and total assets of $36,007 at year end.

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