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Nonprofit · EIN 38-3004794

AMVETS

Also known as 126 MI

Tax-exempt · GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508

Financials

$13K$10K2023$13K$16K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of AMVETS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$13,085$15,853-$2,768$45,223$0$45,223
December 31, 2023990$12,848$10,287$2,561$47,991$0$47,991
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$905
Membership dues
$905
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from gaming
$12,180
Other revenue
$12,180

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$12,901
Management and general (functional)
$2,952

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$47,991
Total assets, end of year
$45,223
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$45,223
Land, buildings and equipment
$16,317
Gross receipts
$154,922
Employees
0
Volunteers
6
State of legal domicile
MI

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BRIAN HARWOODADJUTANT
Officer
–$0
DON LEMONSCOMMANDER
Officer
–$0
GEORGE MCNESSJUDGE ADJUTA
Officer
–$0
PATRICK NULTYPROVOST MARS
Officer
–$0
MICHAEL RITSEMAFINANCE OFFI
Officer
–$0
JEFF VANSICKLE1ST VICE
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BRIAN HARWOODADJUTANT
Officer
–$0
DON LEMONSCOMMANDER
Officer
–$0
GEORGE MCNESSJUDGE ADJUTA
Officer
–$0
PATRICK NULTYPROVOST MARS
Officer
–$0
MICHAEL RITSEMAFINANCE OFFI
Officer
–$0
DAWN ROE3RD VICE
Officer
–$0
JEFF VANSICKLE1ST VICE
Officer
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2929 MARSHALL AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508-1301
In care of
% GEORGE MCNEES
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MICHAEL RITSEMA, 931 ELLIOT ST SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49507
Signed the 990
MICHAEL RITSEMA, FINANCE OFFICER
Phone
(616) 608-7282

Mission

COMMUNITY SERVICE AND VETERANS ASSISTANCE

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • AMVETS POST 126 AUXILIARY 1,000. AMVETS POST 126 8914.
    Expenses $9,914
  • GREAT LAKES BURN CAMP 500. PAWS WITH A CAUSE 500. VET'S HOME 800.
    Expenses $1,865
  • DUES TO AFFILIATES 1,122.
    Expenses $1,122

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for AMVETS

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
38-3004794
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(19): Veterans' organization
Exempt since
1945
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$45,223
Income (IRS master file)
$154,922

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$13,085$15,853$45,223IRS
990December 2023$12,848$10,287$47,991XML
990December 2022$9,588$7,577$45,430IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 38-3004794).

Questions about AMVETS

What is the EIN of AMVETS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AMVETS is 38-3004794.
Is AMVETS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(19) since 1945.
Which annual return does AMVETS 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 AMVETS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did AMVETS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of AMVETS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MICHAEL RITSEMA.
Who are the officers and directors of AMVETS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does AMVETS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $13,085, expenses of $15,853 and total assets of $45,223 at year end.

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