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Nonprofit · EIN 06-0838213

AMERICAN LEGION

Also known as 196 EAST SHORE

Tax-exempt · MILFORD, CT 06460

Financials

$232K$263K2023$272K$288K2024
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$272,447$287,725-$15,278$444,776$1,594$443,182
December 31, 2023990$231,510$262,915-$31,405$436,942$0$436,942
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$78,164
Membership dues
$16,951
Program service revenue
$193,083
Investment income
$1,200
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$40,083
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$46,235
Professional fundraising fees
$0

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$436,955
Total assets, end of year
$444,776
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,594
Net assets, end of year
$443,182
Land, buildings and equipment
$355,057
Net assets without donor restrictions
$443,182
Gross receipts
$272,447
Employees
7
Volunteers
110
Year formed
1965
State of legal domicile
CT

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
Colleen WeatherspoonCommander
Officer
30$0
Tom JacksonSr Vice Commander
Officer
20$0
Larry CarterAdjunct
Officer
10$0
Chad RoseFinance Officer
Officer
30$0
Phil PilletereJr Vice Commander
Officer
20$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Colleen WeatherspoonCommander
Trustee or director
40$0
Tom JacksonSr Vice Commander
Trustee or director
30$0
Ray CrucianiJr Vice Commander
Trustee or director
20$0
Larry CarterAdjunct
Trustee or director
15$0
Chad RoseFinance Officer
Trustee or director
15$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
25 MERWIN AVE, MILFORD, CT 06460-7902
In care of
% AMERICAN LEGION POST 196
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Colleen Weatherspoon, 25 Merwin Ave, Milford, CT 06460
Signed the 990
Chad Rose, Finance Officer
Phone
(203) 874-9822

Mission

East Shore American Legion Post 196 is a National War Veterans entity. The organization sponsors various community activities such as American Legion and Little League Baseball, Scouts BSA, and Boys/Girls State. The organization promotes national security, Americanism, and our flag.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • The Organization sponsors youth programs such as American Legion baseball, Boys State, and National oritorical programs. Scouting and cub scouting programs.
    Expenses $287,724 · revenue $272,447
  • The Organization provides assistance to local VA hospitals and outreach centers. The organization also offers care and comfort for those veterans that are suffering and need assistance.0
  • The Organization supports our local government and community by sponsoring parades and fundreaisers0

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
06-0838213
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(19): Veterans' organization
Exempt since
1965
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Group exemption
0925: AMERICAN LEGION
Assets (IRS master file)
$444,776
Income (IRS master file)
$272,447

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$272,447$287,725$444,776XML
990December 2023$231,510$262,915$436,942XML
990December 2022$236,908$232,655$439,841IRS
990December 2021–––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 06-0838213).

Questions about AMERICAN LEGION

What is the EIN of AMERICAN LEGION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN LEGION is 06-0838213.
Is AMERICAN LEGION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(19) since 1965.
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 Colleen Weatherspoon.
Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN LEGION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 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 $272,447, expenses of $287,725 and total assets of $444,776 at year end.

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