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Nonprofit · EIN 37-0635868

AMERICAN LEGION

Also known as 71 URBANA

Tax-exempt · URBANA, IL 61801

Financials

$197K$206K2023$199K$207K2024$245K$199K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of AMERICAN LEGION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$244,900$198,654$46,246$869,837$0$869,837
December 31, 2024990$198,744$207,065-$8,321$823,591$0$823,591
December 31, 2023990$196,825$205,607-$8,782$831,912$0$831,912
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$30,789
Membership dues
$8,478
Program service revenue
$10,296
Investment income
$0
Net income from gaming
$114,340
Net income from sales of inventory
$89,475
Other revenue
$203,815

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$4,788
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$38,544
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$42,603
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$69,013
Program services (functional)
$12,835
Management and general (functional)
$31,599

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$823,591
Total assets, end of year
$869,837
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$869,837
Land, buildings and equipment
$741,893
Gross unrelated business income
$153,960
Gross receipts
$787,611
Employees
9
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1947
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BRUCE A BROWN SRCOMMANDER MANAGER
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
ROBERT HENDERSONFINANCE OFFICER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
LEE GIBONEYSR VICE COMMANDER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
NEAL BOLLMANJR VICE COMMANDER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
GARY MICHAELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JAMES MARSHALLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BRUCE A BROWN SRCOMMANDER MANAGER
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
ROBERT HENDERSONFINANCE OFFICER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
LEE GIBONEYSR VICE COMMANDER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
NEAL BOLLMANJR VICE COMMANDER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
GARY MICHAELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JAMES MARSHALLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BRUCE A BROWN SRCOMMANDER MANAGER
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
ROBERT HENDERSONFINANCE OFFICER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
LEE GIBONEYSR VICE COMMANDER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
NEAL BOLLMANJR VICE COMMANDER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
GARY MICHAELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JAMES MARSHALLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
107 N BROADWAY AVE, URBANA, IL 61801-2704
In care of
% BRUCE A BROWN
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Bruce A Brown, 1204 E NORTH ARROWHEAD, Urbana, IL 61802
Signed the 990
BRUCE BROWN, COMMANDER
Phone
(217) 367-3121

Mission

THE AMERICAN LEGION IS AN ORGANIZATION OF VETERANS PROVIDING SUPPORT AND EDUCATION TO VETERANS FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY. AMERICANISM FLAG EDUCATION PATRIOTISM AND CARE OF OUR WOUNDED ELDERLY HOMELESS AND CHILDREN ARE SOME OF OUR GOALS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Donations made to American Legion state and national programs support a wide range of initiatives benefiting veterans active-duty military personnel and their families. These programs encompass educational scholarships mental health services housing assistance job training and advocacy efforts to ensure veterans receive the care and support they deserve. Your contributions directly impact the lives of those who have served our country and help to honor their sacrifice and service.0
  • Our organization provides vital support to community organizations through financial donations. These donations are essential for the sustainability of local nonprofits enabling them to carry out their missions effectively. By contributing funds to these organizations we help them address crucial community needs such as education healthcare social services and environmental conservation. This assistance plays a significant role in improving the overall well-being and quality of life for individuals and families in the communities they serve.0
  • Our nonprofit provides direct support for healthcare services in Illinois ensuring access to essential medical care for underserved communities. Through partnerships with healthcare providers we offer financial assistance for medical treatment prescription medications and medical supplies. Our programs aim to improve health outcomes and quality of life for individuals facing barriers to healthcare access in Illinois.0

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
37-0635868
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(19): Veterans' organization
Exempt since
1953
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Group exemption
0925: AMERICAN LEGION
Assets (IRS master file)
$869,837
Income (IRS master file)
$787,611

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$244,900$198,654$869,837IRS
990December 2024$198,744$207,065$823,591IRS
990December 2023$196,825$205,607$831,912XML
990December 2022$215,579$196,930$840,694IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––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 37-0635868).

Questions about AMERICAN LEGION

What is the EIN of AMERICAN LEGION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN LEGION is 37-0635868.
Is AMERICAN LEGION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(19) since 1953.
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 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 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 December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN LEGION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Bruce A Brown.
Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN LEGION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does AMERICAN LEGION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $244,900, expenses of $198,654 and total assets of $869,837 at year end.

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