Nonprofit · EIN 43-0717267
AMERICAN LEGION
Also known as 397 CREVE COEUR MEMORIAL
Tax-exempt · SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $49,170 | $142,694 | -$93,524 | $510,274 | $136,945 | $373,329 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $173,325 | $174,130 | -$805 | $616,742 | $73,510 | $543,232 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $253,499 | $158,488 | $95,011 | $868,873 | $245,114 | $623,759 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,692
- Membership dues
- $9,692
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- -$1,121
- Net rental income
- $14,902
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$1,621
- Net income from fundraising events
- $11,752
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $13,945
- Other revenue
- $40,599
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $27,446
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $37,347
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $6,819
- Occupancy
- $22,420
- Depreciation
- $19,180
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $616,742
- Total assets, end of year
- $510,274
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $136,945
- Net assets, end of year
- $373,329
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $420,299
- Gross unrelated business income
- $13,945
- Gross receipts
- $440,714
- Employees
- 19
- Year formed
- 1969
- State of legal domicile
- MO
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL MOORE | PAST POST CO Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ARDER JORDAN | ADJUTANT Officer | 5 | $0 |
| PATRICK FIRST | FINANCE OFFI Officer | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIE BARRY | 1ST VICE COM Officer | 1 | $0 |
| FRADER SMITH | ASST 1ST VIC Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SCOTT OWEN | 2ND VICE CDR Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GARY LANGE | JUDGE ADVOCA Officer | 1 | $0 |
| AARON BROWN | SERGEANT AT Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TOM PAYEUR | COMMANDER Officer | 5 | $0 |
| TERRY LANNING | AASST ADJUTA Officer | 5 | $0 |
| RONALD JENKINS | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AL KATZENBERGER | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL MOORE | COMMANDER Officer | – | $0 |
| ARDER JORDAN | ADJUTANT Officer | – | $0 |
| PATRICK FIRST | FINANCE OFFI Officer | – | $0 |
| WILLIE BARRY | 2ND VICE COM Officer | – | $0 |
| TROY RIMMER | MEMBERSHIP C Officer | – | $0 |
| FRADER SMITH | VICE COMMAND Officer | – | $0 |
| SCOTT OWEN | CHAPLAIN Officer | – | $0 |
| GARY LANGE | JUDGE ADVOCA Officer | – | $0 |
| DERICK ROBINSON | SERGEANT AT Officer | – | $0 |
| RICHARD HACKENBERGER | SERVICE OFFE Officer | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL MOORE | COMMANDER Officer | – | $0 |
| ARDER JORDAN | ADJUTANT Officer | 20 | $0 |
| PATRICK FIRST | FINANCE OFFI Officer | – | $0 |
| TOM PAYER | ASST ADJUTAN Officer | – | $0 |
| WILLIE BARRY | 2ND VICE COM Officer | – | $0 |
| TROY RIMMER | VICE COMMAND Officer | – | $0 |
| FRADER SMITH | ASST 1ST VIC Officer | – | $0 |
| DONNA ROGERS | ASST FINANCE Officer | – | $0 |
| SCOTT OWEN | CHAPLAIN Officer | – | $0 |
| GARY LANGE | JUDGE ADVOCA Officer | – | $0 |
| DERRICK ROBINSON | SERGEANT AT Officer | – | $0 |
| RICHARD HACKENBERGER | SERVICE OFFE Officer | – | $0 |
| SHARON DASH | ASST SERVICE Officer | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 934 E RUE DE LA BANQUE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141-5102
- In care of
- % ADJUTANT
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MICHAEL MOORE, 712 LYNNHAVEN DR, HAZELWOOD, MO 63042
- Signed the 990
- ARDER JORDAN, ADJUTANT
- Phone
- (314) 303-0279
- Return prepared by
- E3 TAX SERVICES - KIRKWOOD MO
Mission
SUPPORT MILITARY VETERANS PROGRAMS
Program accomplishments
- SUPPORT MILITARY VETERANS PROGRAM
- SUPPORT MILITARY VETERANS PROGRAM
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 43-0717267
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(19): Veterans' organization
- Exempt since
- 1934
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 0925: AMERICAN LEGION
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $510,274
- Income (IRS master file)
- $440,714
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $49,170 | $142,694 | $510,274 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $173,325 | $174,130 | $616,742 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $253,499 | $158,488 | $868,873 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $227,610 | $217,506 | $738,202 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $240,281 | $152,697 | $684,299 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 43-0717267).
Questions about AMERICAN LEGION
- What is the EIN of AMERICAN LEGION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN LEGION is 43-0717267.
- Is AMERICAN LEGION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(19) since 1934.
- 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 MICHAEL MOORE.
- Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN LEGION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 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 $49,170, expenses of $142,694 and total assets of $510,274 at year end.
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