Nonprofit · EIN 36-6208164
AMERICAN LEGION
Also known as 1160 GLENN MAKER MEMORIAL ASSN INC
Tax-exempt · CHICAGO RIDGE, IL 60415
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $115,768 | $117,249 | -$1,481 | $388,707 | $0 | $388,707 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $106,877 | $96,872 | $10,005 | $390,188 | $0 | $390,188 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $141,280 | $85,897 | $55,383 | $390,183 | $0 | $390,183 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,128
- Membership dues
- $2,428
- Program service revenue
- $785
- Investment income
- $512
- Net rental income
- $19,973
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$4,052
- Net income from gaming
- $88,643
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $2,779
- Other revenue
- $107,343
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $13,718
- Benefits paid to members
- $1,800
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $475
- Occupancy
- $85,404
- Depreciation
- $2,685
- Program services (functional)
- $18,518
- Management and general (functional)
- $98,731
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $390,188
- Total assets, end of year
- $388,707
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $388,707
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $37,579
- Gross receipts
- $339,244
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 1973
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDY LOPEZ | COMMANDER Officer | 20 | $0 |
| MARTIN SCHWARZ | SR VICE COMMANDER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| RICHARD CISZEK | JR VICE COMMANDER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| WILLARD MUTH | FINANCE OFFICER Officer | 11 | $0 |
| ROBERT AHERN | ADJUTANT Officer | 8 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLARD MUTH | FINANCE OFFICER Officer | 11 | $0 |
| ROBERT AHERN | ADJUTANT Officer | 8 | $0 |
| RICHARD CISZEK | JR VICE COMMANDER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| ANDY LOPEZ | COMMANDER Officer | 20 | $0 |
| MARTIN SCHWARZ | SR VICE COMMANDER Officer | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLARD MUTH | FINANCE OFFICER Officer | 11 | $0 |
| RICHARD AHERN | ADJUTANT Officer | 8 | $0 |
| RICHARD CISZEK | JR VICE COMMANDER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| ANDY LOPEZ | COMMANDER Officer | 20 | $0 |
| MARTIN SCHWARZ | SR VICE COMMANDER Officer | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 10739 RIDGELAND AVE, CHICAGO RIDGE, IL 60415-2153
- In care of
- % ANDY LOPEZ
- Signed the 990
- ANDY LOPEZ, Commander
- Phone
- (708) 422-5675
- Return prepared by
- Presidents Income Tax & Actg Serv
Mission
Assisting disabled, needy war veterans, providing entertainment to hospitalized veterans and carrying on programs to perpetuate the memory of deceased veterans.
Program accomplishments
- Part III, Line 4a: Payments to various civic, charitible, military and other public organizations that provide tangible and intangible benefits to society.Expenses $13,718 · revenue $4,700
- Part III, Line 4b: Benefits paid to members families upon a members death.Expenses $1,800
- Part III, Line 4d: Officer installations services performed to honor the outgoing officers and to inspire the new leadership in their mission.Expenses $1,718
- Part III, Line 4e: Honor Guard Services provided to the members who represent the post at outside functions with flags, uniforms hats, banners and proper insignia so that our veterans can be presented to the public with dignity and honor.Expenses $680
- Part III, Line 4c: Purchase of flags, caps, frames and tiles for American Legion events and for veterans and families of veterans.Various ceremonial events require the proper attire to make for the most respectful and dignified services.Flags are replaced often on an as needed basis as well as other uniform items. Frames and Titles are a small investment that brings a great deal of pride and comfort to members and member families.Expenses $602 · revenue $785
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-6208164
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(19): Veterans' organization
- Exempt since
- 1946
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 0925: AMERICAN LEGION
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $388,707
- Income (IRS master file)
- $339,244
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $115,768 | $117,249 | $388,707 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $106,877 | $96,872 | $390,188 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $141,280 | $85,897 | $390,183 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $117,956 | $75,787 | $334,800 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 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 36-6208164).
Questions about AMERICAN LEGION
- What is the EIN of AMERICAN LEGION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN LEGION is 36-6208164.
- 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 August 31, 2026) is due January 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 August 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN LEGION?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does AMERICAN LEGION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $115,768, expenses of $117,249 and total assets of $388,707 at year end.
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