Nonprofit · EIN 20-8998702
AMERICAN LEGION
Also known as 1 RALEIGH POST INC
Tax-exempt · RALEIGH, NC 27629
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | 990 | $5,133 | $37,247 | -$32,114 | $3,222,927 | $0 | $3,222,927 |
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $11,597 | $86,994 | -$75,397 | $3,255,041 | $0 | $3,255,041 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,174,211 | $2,341,483 | $832,728 | $3,330,438 | $0 | $3,330,438 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $6,717
- Membership dues
- $2,557
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$1,584
- Other revenue
- -$1,584
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $17,205
- Travel
- $15,415
- Program services (functional)
- $20,042
- Management and general (functional)
- $17,205
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,255,041
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,222,927
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,222,927
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,300,000
- Gross receipts
- $13,133
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 2010
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAYNE BOSTICK | 2ND VICE COMMANDER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| ROY DURHAM SR | FINANCE OFFICER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| JOSE HERNANDEZ | COMMANDER Officer | 5 | $0 |
| NICK JONES | SERGEANT AT ARMS Officer | 5 | $0 |
| LUTHER WILLIAMS | SERVICE OFFICER Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ANDRE DANIELS | CHAPLAIN Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ANTHONY BONAPART | ADJUTANT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| ANNA FERNADEZ | 3RD VICE COMMANDER Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ANGEL MENENDEZ | HISTORIAN Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANGELA WARD | HISTORIAN Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GREG TRAPP | JUDGE ADVOCATE Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MIKE CLEMENT | SERGEANT AT ARMS Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JERRY MANGUM | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2025: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR SEAN VAN PALLANDT | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Officer | 10 | $0 |
| WAYNE BOSTICK | 2ND VICE COMMANDER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| BOB ALLEN | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Officer | 10 | $0 |
| ROY DURHAM SR | FINANCE OFFICER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| CLINT WATKINS | 1ST VICE COMMANDER Officer | 5 | $0 |
| KEN MELVIN | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| JOSE HERNANDEZ | COMMANDER Officer | 5 | $0 |
| NICK JONES | SERGEANT AT ARMS Officer | 5 | $0 |
| LUTHER WILLIAMS | SERVICE OFFICER Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CHUCK ANDREWS | JUDGE ADVOCATE Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ANDRE DANIELS | CHAPLAIN Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ANTHONY BONAPART | ADJUTANT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| ANNA FERNADEZ | 3RD VICE COMMANDER Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANGEL MENENDEZ | HISTORIAN Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR SEAN VAN PALLANDT | 1ST VICE COMMANDER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| WAYNE BOSTICK | 2ND VICE COMMANDER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| BOB ALLEN | 3RD VICE COMMANDER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| ROY DURHAM SR | FINANCE OFFICER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| CLINT WATKINS | CHAPLAIN Officer | 5 | $0 |
| KEN MELVIN | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| JOSE HERNANDEZ | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Officer | 5 | $0 |
| NICK JONES | SERGEANT AT ARMS Officer | 5 | $0 |
| LUTHER WILLIAMS | SERVICE OFFICER Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CHUCK ANDREWS | JUDGE ADVOCATE Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ROGER KOSAK | HISTORIAN Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ANTHONY BONAPART | ADJUTANT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| ANNA FERNADEZ | 3RD VICE COMMANDER Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANGEL MENENDEZ | HISTORIAN Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 40097, RALEIGH, NC 27629-0097
- In care of
- % PAUL WEST
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- PO Box 40097, Raleigh NC 27629
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ROY DURHAM SR, 117 BROOKSHADE CIR, GARNER, NC 275294390
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Anthony Bonapart, PO Box 40097, Raleigh NC 27629
- Signed the 990
- ROY DURHAM SR, FINANCE OFFICER
- Phone
- (919) 271-6596
- Return prepared by
- JBS TAX & ACCOUNTING SERVICES
Mission
Military Veterans we will defend the constitution, acquire, sell and or lease property, to enhance the lives of our Military Veterans. We work to enhance the well-being of veterans and their families, support active duty military, mentor youth, and strengthen our community through service and advocacy.
Program accomplishments
- November 15, 2025 held its inaugural banquet to honor the service and sacrifice of women who served in the United State Armed Forces. Women Warriors honoring their service, family and country. The banquet featured the esteemed guest speakers, Representatives Deborah Ross and Sarah Crawford - over 100 in attendance; members of the Wake County Community.Expenses $8,000 · revenue $6,416
- December 11, 2025 Toys for Tots the American Legion contributed hundreds of toys to the annual drive. Our support made a significant impact on the children in our community and reflects our unwavering committment to make a difference during the holiday season.Expenses $500
- Veterans Art Festival in partnership with veterans organizations and community partners, proudly hosted its inaugural Festival April 24 - 26, 2026. The festival themed Art Enriches Our Lives U.S. Veterans express their unique experiences and emotions through their creations - offered a powerful opportunity for the community to celebrate the creativity and resilience of our Veterans.Expenses $1,000
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-8998702
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(19): Veterans' organization
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1946
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Group exemption
- 0925: AMERICAN LEGION
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,222,927
- Income (IRS master file)
- $13,133
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2026 | $5,133 | $37,247 | $3,222,927 | XML |
| 990 | June 2025 | $11,597 | $86,994 | $3,255,041 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,174,211 | $2,341,483 | $3,330,438 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $176,763 | $42,348 | $2,333,711 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Anthony Bonapart | June 30, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Anthony Bonapart | June 30, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Anthony Bonapart | June 30, 2020 | ≤ $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 20-8998702).
Questions about AMERICAN LEGION
- What is the EIN of AMERICAN LEGION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN LEGION is 20-8998702.
- Is AMERICAN LEGION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(19) since 1946.
- Are donations to AMERICAN LEGION tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does AMERICAN LEGION file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of AMERICAN LEGION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 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 June 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN LEGION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 names ROY DURHAM SR.
- Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN LEGION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does AMERICAN LEGION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $5,133, expenses of $37,247 and total assets of $3,222,927 at year end.
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