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Nonprofit · EIN 35-0316490

AMERICAN LEGION FORT WAYNE POST NO 47 INC

Also known as 0047 FORT WAYNE

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · FORT WAYNE, IN 46815

Financials

$594K$584K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of AMERICAN LEGION FORT WAYNE POST NO 47 INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$594,443$583,667$10,776$533,584$131,006$402,578
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$73,048
Membership dues
$30,826
Program service revenue
$503,005
Investment income
$210
Other revenue
$18,180

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$110,945
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$122,225
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$9,048
Accounting fees
$16
Occupancy
$10,858
Travel
$23,033

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$391,802
Total assets, end of year
$533,584
Total liabilities, end of year
$131,006
Net assets, end of year
$402,578
Land, buildings and equipment
$312,135
Publicly traded securities
$827
Net assets without donor restrictions
$402,578
Gross receipts
$594,443
Employees
11
Volunteers
16
Year formed
1920
State of legal domicile
IN

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LONNIE HARPER2ND VICE
Trustee or director
3$0
LARRY INMAN1ST VICE
Trustee or director
3$0
MARK SCHROEDER3RD VICE
Trustee or director
3$0
DONALD BRECHTFINANCE OFFI
Officer
3$0
LARRY FISHERCHAPLAIN
Officer
3$0
SHARON KEECHCOMMANDER
Officer
4$0
BRENDA MELANSONADJATENT
Officer
3$0
DALE WILKINSONEXEC BOARD
Officer
3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
601 REED RD, FORT WAYNE, IN 46815-7248
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
SHARON KEECH, 7655 POPPY DR, FORT WAYNE, IN 46835
Signed the 990
SHARON KEECH, COMMANDER
Phone
(260) 209-3960
Return prepared by
ATM & COMPANY CPAS

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 47 IS TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES TO VERTERANS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS, PROMOTE AMERICANISM, AND TO RAISE FUNDS FOR VARIOUS CHARITABLE CAUSES.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROMOTION OF AMERICAN LEGION ACTIVITIES
    Expenses $310,175
  • THE LEGION PROVIDES COLORGUARD SERVICE FOR MILITARY FUNERALS. THE LEGION PUTS FLAGS ON GRAVES.
  • N/A
  • N/A
    Expenses $316,692

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
35-0316490
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(19): Veterans' organization
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Organization other than a public charity or private foundation
Exempt since
2025
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$533,584
Income (IRS master file)
$594,443

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
November 15, 2015
Posted by the IRS
April 11, 2016
Reinstated
Effective November 15, 2024

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$594,443$583,667$533,584XML

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 35-0316490).

Questions about AMERICAN LEGION FORT WAYNE POST NO 47 INC

What is the EIN of AMERICAN LEGION FORT WAYNE POST NO 47 INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN LEGION FORT WAYNE POST NO 47 INC is 35-0316490.
Is AMERICAN LEGION FORT WAYNE POST NO 47 INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2015 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2024.
Are donations to AMERICAN LEGION FORT WAYNE POST NO 47 INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Organization other than a public charity or private foundation).
Which annual return does AMERICAN LEGION FORT WAYNE POST NO 47 INC 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 FORT WAYNE POST NO 47 INC 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 FORT WAYNE POST NO 47 INC 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 FORT WAYNE POST NO 47 INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SHARON KEECH.
Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN LEGION FORT WAYNE POST NO 47 INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does AMERICAN LEGION FORT WAYNE POST NO 47 INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $594,443, expenses of $583,667 and total assets of $533,584 at year end.

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