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Nonprofit · EIN 51-0212144

AMERICAN LEGION

Also known as 376 JAMES ADAMS

Tax-exempt · VAN ALSTYNE, TX 75495

Financials

$190K$170K2024$219K$222K2025
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$219,320$221,556-$2,236$304,229$147,245$156,984
December 31, 2024990$189,813$169,857$19,956$318,806$159,800$159,006
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$7,669
Membership dues
$3,374
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$1,364
Net income from sales of inventory
$210,287
Other revenue
$210,287

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Benefits paid to members
$26,932
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$45,268
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$52,112
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$3,250
Depreciation
$14,163
Program services (functional)
$26,932

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$318,806
Total assets, end of year
$304,229
Total liabilities, end of year
$147,245
Net assets, end of year
$156,984
Land, buildings and equipment
$258,696
Gross receipts
$291,495
Employees
7
Volunteers
15
Year formed
1947
State of legal domicile
TX

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
Richard McCabe SrCommander
Officer
40$0
Ken Lynchard1st Vice
Officer
10$0
Kenneth GentryAdjutant
Officer
10$0
Lee DahlenFinance Officer
Officer
20$0
Craig Bornstein2nd Vice
Officer
10$0
Rand CertainChaplain
Officer
5$0
OpenJudge Advocate
Officer
0$0
Bob JacksonSgt at Arms
Officer
10$0
OpenService Officer
Officer
10$0
OpenHistorian
Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Richard McCabe SrCommander
Officer
40$0
Ken Lynchard1st Vice
Officer
10$0
Kenneth GentryAdjutant
Officer
10$0
Lee DahlenFinance Officer
Officer
20$0
Craig Bornstein2nd Vice
Officer
10$0
Rand CertainChaplain
Officer
5$0
OpenJudge Advocate
Officer
0$0
Bob JacksonSgt at Arms
Officer
10$0
Jessie DavisService Officer
Officer
10$0
Bob GassmanHistorian
Officer
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
293 JAY RD, VAN ALSTYNE, TX 75495-2214
In care of
% RICHARD MCCABE
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Richard McCabe, PO BOX 340, VAN ALSTYNE, TX 75495
Signed the 990
Richard McCabe, Commander
Phone
(214) 926-5812

Mission

The American Legion is a service organization of military veterans serving other veterans their families and the communities in which the live.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Support to local organizations and member families
    Expenses $7,242
  • Dues to National American Legion organization for support of national veteran programs
    Expenses $3,200
  • Support to Wreaths Across American for gravesite decorations for veterans during the holiday season
    Expenses $7,250
  • Gift to community service providers such as local fire department police department and support for local schools
    Expenses $9,240

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
51-0212144
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(19): Veterans' organization
Exempt since
1946
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Group exemption
0925: AMERICAN LEGION
Assets (IRS master file)
$304,229
Income (IRS master file)
$291,495

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025–––IRS
990December 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$138,102$159,867$304,337IRS
990December 2022$135,119$150,811$342,664IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about AMERICAN LEGION

What is the EIN of AMERICAN LEGION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN LEGION is 51-0212144.
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 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 Richard McCabe.
Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN LEGION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 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 $219,320, expenses of $221,556 and total assets of $304,229 at year end.

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