Nonprofit · EIN 15-0230635
AMERICAN LEGION
Also known as 61 WATERTOWN ARMY & NAVY
Tax-exempt · WATERTOWN, NY 13601
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $314,519 | $328,950 | -$14,431 | $169,415 | $7,465 | $161,950 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $363,469 | $352,992 | $10,477 | $190,099 | $13,718 | $176,381 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $326,019 | $394,782 | -$68,763 | $223,381 | $57,477 | $165,904 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $11,437
- Membership dues
- $8,040
- Program service revenue
- $20,917
- Investment income
- $0
- Net rental income
- $8,600
- Net income from gaming
- $173,093
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $98,586
- Other revenue
- $282,165
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $400
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $29,360
- Other salaries and wages
- $140,580
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $213,870
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $51,933
- Depreciation
- $6,906
- Program services (functional)
- $275,481
- Management and general (functional)
- $53,469
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $190,099
- Total assets, end of year
- $169,415
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7,465
- Net assets, end of year
- $161,950
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $73,312
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $152,185
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $9,765
- Gross receipts
- $1,442,552
- Employees
- 19
- Volunteers
- 25
- Year formed
- 1961
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE MATHAR | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $22,760 |
| WAYNE SIBLEY | ADJUTANT Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $6,600 |
| WILLIAM FLYNN | COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| EARL MARTIN | FINANCIAL OFFICER/TREASURE Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| ROCCO CRESCENZI | FIRST VICE COMMANDER Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| JOHN HART | SECOND VICE COMMANDER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STANLEY ZAREMBA | THRID VICE COMMANDER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ORA PHILLIPS | CHAPLAIN Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CARL DESALVATORE | HISTORIAN Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WILLIAM DULMAGE | PUBLICITY OFFICER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT LAWLOR | JUDGE ADVOCATE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL DONEY | SGT AT ARMS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| THOMAS BAUSCHKE | SERVICE OFFICER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHARLIE BERRY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JIM MARSHALL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICHOLE BRICKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROD WEAVER | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KARLEEN SAVIDGE | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NICK LUCIANI | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NORM PECKHAM | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EARL MARTIN | FINANCIAL OFFICER/TREASURE Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $6,600 |
| WAYNE SIBLEY | ADJUTANT Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $3,300 |
| GEORGE MATHAR | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $1,908 |
| WILLIAM FLYNN | COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| ROCCO CRESCENZI | FIRST VICE COMMANDER Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| JOHN HART | SECOND VICE COMMANDER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STANLEY ZAREMBA | THRID VICE COMMANDER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ORA PHILLIPS | CHAPLAIN Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CARL DESALVATORE | HISTORIAN Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WILLIAM DULMAGE | PUBLICITY OFFICER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT LAWLOR | JUDGE ADVOCATE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL DONEY | SGT AT ARMS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| THOMAS BAUSCHKE | SERVICE OFFICER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHARLIE BERRY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RICARDO MARTINEZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NICHOLE BRICKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROD WEAVER | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KARLEEN SAVIDGE | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NICK LUCIANI | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NORM PECKHAM | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID VANDERMARK | ADJUTANT Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $6,600 |
| EARL MARTIN | FINANCIAL OFFICER/TREASURE Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $4,400 |
| GEORGE MATHAR | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $2,481 |
| WILLIAM FLYNN | COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| ROCCO CRESCENZI | FIRST VICE COMMANDER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JOHN HART | SECOND VICE COMMANDER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STANLEY ZAREMBA | THRID VICE COMMANDER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WAYNE SIBLEY | CHAPLAIN Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CARL DESALVATORE | HISTORIAN Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT LAWLOR | JUDGE ADVOCATE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL DONEY | SGT AT ARMS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| THOMAS BAUSCHKE | SERVICE OFFICER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHARLIE BERRY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RICARDO MARTINEZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NICOLE BRICKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KARLEEN SAVIDGE | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROD WEAVER | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NICK LUCIANI | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NORM PECKHAM | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ORA PHILLIPS | CHAPLAIN Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WILLIAM DULMAGE | PUBLICITY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 138 STERLING ST, WATERTOWN, NY 13601-4675
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- EARL MARTIN, 138 STERLING ST, WATERTOWN, NY 13601
- Signed the 990
- EARL MARTIN, TREASURER
- Phone
- (315) 788-0911
- Website
- WATERTOWNLEGION.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BOWERS ADVISORS LLC
Mission
OPERATION OF A VETERANS ORGANIZATION.
Program accomplishments
- OPERATION OF VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS FACILITYExpenses $275,481 · revenue $294,482
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 15-0230635
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(19): Veterans' organization
- Exempt since
- 1946
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 0925: AMERICAN LEGION
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $169,415
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,442,552
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $314,519 | $328,950 | $169,415 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $363,469 | $352,992 | $190,099 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $326,019 | $394,782 | $223,381 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $381,521 | $311,448 | $247,870 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | $286,378 | $255,729 | $201,728 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 15-0230635).
Questions about AMERICAN LEGION
- What is the EIN of AMERICAN LEGION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN LEGION is 15-0230635.
- 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 June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 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 June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN LEGION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names EARL MARTIN.
- Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN LEGION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $22,760 (GEORGE MATHAR, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE).
- How much revenue does AMERICAN LEGION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $314,519, expenses of $328,950 and total assets of $169,415 at year end.
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