Nonprofit · EIN 54-0760201
AMERICAN LEGION
Also known as 176 SPRINGFIELD
Tax-exempt · SPRINGFIELD, VA 22150
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,581,956 | $1,453,924 | $128,032 | $3,016,205 | $17,056 | $2,999,149 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,446,414 | $1,401,232 | $45,182 | $2,702,599 | $6,740 | $2,695,859 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,273,951 | $1,228,176 | $45,775 | $2,628,683 | $2,588 | $2,626,095 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $172,320
- of which government grants
- $128,295
- Membership dues
- $44,025
- Program service revenue
- $610,764
- Investment income
- $75,484
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $42,101
- Net income from gaming
- $479,420
- Other revenue
- $723,388
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $469,621
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $469,621
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Depreciation
- $23,240
- Program services (functional)
- $607,813
- Management and general (functional)
- $846,111
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,702,599
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,016,205
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $17,056
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,999,149
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,636,121
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,999,149
- Gross receipts
- $2,052,788
- Employees
- 21
- Volunteers
- 750
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DENISE WHITE | COMMANDER Officer | 20 | $0 |
| BARRY WILLIAMS | FIRST VICE C Officer | 10 | $0 |
| RANDY WHEELER | SECOND VICE Officer | 10 | $0 |
| JAY BYRUM | THIRD VICE C Officer | 10 | $0 |
| KEVIN GADDIS | ADJUTANT Officer | 10 | $0 |
| DENNIS MADTES | FINANCE OFFI Officer | 10 | $0 |
| REV MARK ARBEEN | CHAPLAIN Officer | 10 | $0 |
| ROYES GERNANDT | SARGEANT-AT- Officer | 10 | $0 |
| JEFF MARRIOTT | SERVICE OFFI Officer | 10 | $0 |
| MARTIE SOPER | JUDGE ADVOCA Officer | 10 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE THOMASTON | HISTORIAN Officer | 10 | $0 |
| ANGELA GARCIA | MEMBER-AT-LA Officer | 5 | $0 |
| NATHAN SAUVAGEAU | MEMBER-AT-LA Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BINETTI | MEMBER-AT-LA Officer | 5 | $0 |
| KEVIN GADDIS | PAST COMMAND Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN GADDIS | COMMANDER Officer | 25 | $0 |
| MONA ESPINOSA | FIRST VICE C Officer | 10 | $0 |
| RANDY WHEELER | SECOND VICE Officer | 15 | $0 |
| JAY BYRUM | THIRD VICE C Officer | 8 | $0 |
| DENISE WHITE | ADJUTANT Officer | 20 | $0 |
| ROY BURTON | FINANCE OFFI Officer | 30 | $0 |
| REV MARK ARBEEN | CHAPLAIN Officer | 8 | $0 |
| ROYES GERNANDT | SARGEANT-AT- Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JD GIBSON | SERVICE OFFI Officer | 6 | $0 |
| MARTIE SOPER | JUDGE ADVOCA Officer | 6 | $0 |
| BARRY WILLIAM | HISTORIAN Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JACK MOAR | MEMBER-AT-LA Officer | 3 | $0 |
| DENNIS MADTES | MEMBER-AT-LA Officer | 8 | $0 |
| NATHAN SAUVAGEAU | MEMBER-AT-LA Officer | 3 | $0 |
| MARTY PFEIFER | PAST COMMAND Officer | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN GADDIS | COMMANDER Officer | 20 | $0 |
| DENNIS MADTES | FIRST VICE C Officer | 8 | $0 |
| RANDY WHEELER | SECOND VICE Officer | 10 | $0 |
| JAY BYRUM | THIRD VICE C Officer | 8 | $0 |
| DENISE WHITE | ADJUTANT Officer | 8 | $0 |
| ROY BURTON | FINANCE OFFI Officer | 25 | $0 |
| REV MARK ARBEEN | CHAPLAIN Officer | 8 | $0 |
| SCOTT LOGAN | SARGEANT-AT- Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ALI NIKOLAI | SERVICE OFFI Officer | 6 | $0 |
| MARTIE SOPER | JUDGE ADVOCA Officer | 6 | $0 |
| SCOTT LOGAN | HISTORIAN Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MONA ESPINOSA | MEMBER-AT-LA Officer | 8 | $0 |
| JOE BYRNES | MEMBER-AT-LA Officer | 3 | $0 |
| ANGELA WILDER | MEMBER-AT-LA Officer | 3 | $0 |
| MARTY PFEIFER | PAST COMMAND Officer | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6520 AMHERST AVE, SPRINGFIELD, VA 22150-2807
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- DENISE WHITE
- Signed the 990
- DENNIS MADTES, FINANCE OFFICER
- Phone
- (703) 606-2337
- Website
- WWW.POST176.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SK ACCOUNTING & BUSINESS ADVISORS PLLC
Mission
ORGANIZATION TO SERVE VETERANS WITH ASSISTANCE, INSPIRATION, SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL BENEFITS.
Program accomplishments
- THIS VETERANS ORGANIZATION SERVES APPROXIMATELY 1650 MEMBERS, PROVIDING INFORMATION THROUGH WEEKLY E-NEWS EMAIL AND BI-MONTHLYNEWS MAGAZINES. IT ALSO PROVIDES RECREATIONAL BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS AND ALL EXEMPT FUNCTIONS. INCOME USED TO PROVIDE THESE BENEFITS IN ADDITIONSUPPORT OR CHARITABLE VETERAN, COMMUNITY AND CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS. THE LEGION ALSO COLLECTS DONATIONS FROM MEMBERS IN ORDER TOSUPPORT VETERANS, COMMUNITY AND CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS.Expenses $607,813 · revenue $610,764
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
- 54-0760201
- 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)
- $3,016,205
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,052,788
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,581,956 | $1,453,924 | $3,016,205 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,446,414 | $1,401,232 | $2,702,599 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,273,951 | $1,228,176 | $2,628,683 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,625,401 | $1,644,887 | $2,556,548 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 54-0760201).
Questions about AMERICAN LEGION
- What is the EIN of AMERICAN LEGION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN LEGION is 54-0760201.
- 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 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 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN LEGION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DENISE WHITE.
- Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN LEGION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does AMERICAN LEGION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,581,956, expenses of $1,453,924 and total assets of $3,016,205 at year end.
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