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Nonprofit · EIN 72-6035463

AMERICAN LEGION

Also known as 0208 JOHN C BOWDEN POST

Tax-exempt · VINTON, LA 70668

Financials

$63K$10K2023−$66K$5K2024
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-$66,104$4,650-$70,754$335,301$0$335,301
December 31, 2023990$62,949$9,800$53,149$406,055$0$406,055
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$4,732
Membership dues
$3,668
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from gaming
-$70,836
Other revenue
-$70,836

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$406,055
Total assets, end of year
$335,301
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$335,301
Land, buildings and equipment
$303,884
Net assets without donor restrictions
$335,301
Gross unrelated business income
-$88,256
Gross receipts
$1,677,320
Employees
18
State of legal domicile
LA

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LENNIE BENOIT4TH VICE PRE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
PATRICIA KEESSGT. AT ARMS
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
PATRICA KEYSSERVICE OFFI
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DANNY LANDRYADJUTANT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JD MALONE3RD VICE PRE
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
DEBBIE MCELHANNON2ND VICE PRE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
GRANT STANLEYCHAPLAIN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MATT TURNER1ST VP/FINAN
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
TOMMY VASSARCOMMANDER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LENNIE BENOIT4TH VICE PRE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
PATRICA KEYSSERVICE OFFI
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
PATRICIA KEYSSGT. AT ARMS
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DANNY LANDRYADJUTANT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JD MALONE3RD VICE PRE
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
DEBBIE MCELHANNON2ND VICE PRE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
GRANT STANLEYCHAPLAIN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MATT TURNER1ST VP/FINAN
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
TOMMY VASSARCOMMANDER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 553, VINTON, LA 70668-0553
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
TOMMY VASSAR
Signed the 990
TOMMY VASSAR, COMMANDER
Phone
(337) 589-4943
Return prepared by
GATES & COMPANY LLC

Mission

SUPPORT OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP THEM PROVIDE CHARITABLE AND COMMUNITY SUPPORTED PROGRAMS AND RESEARCH. TO AID INDIVIDUALS IN A CRISIS SITUATION, MAINLY MEDCIAL AND FINAL EXPENSES. SUPPORT OF HIGHER EDUCATION WITH SCHOLARSHIPS. PROMOTE YOUTH PROGRAMS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.
  • PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.

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 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
72-6035463
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)
$335,301
Income (IRS master file)
$1,677,320

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024-$66,104$4,650$335,301XML
990December 2023$62,949$9,800$406,055XML
990December 2022$64,172$15,600$352,906IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 72-6035463).

Questions about AMERICAN LEGION

What is the EIN of AMERICAN LEGION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN LEGION is 72-6035463.
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 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN LEGION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names TOMMY VASSAR.
Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN LEGION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does AMERICAN LEGION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of -$66,104, expenses of $4,650 and total assets of $335,301 at year end.

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