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Nonprofit · EIN 52-0222815

THE AMERICAN LEGION DEPARTMENT OF MARYLAND INCORPORATED

Also known as 23 DEPT OF MARYLAND

Tax-exempt · BALTIMORE, MD 21202

Financials

$2.1M$1.4M2023$1.7M$1.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE AMERICAN LEGION DEPARTMENT OF MARYLAND INCORPORATED by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$1,675,392$1,464,207$211,185$4,768,196$320,578$4,447,618
June 30, 2024990$2,069,770$1,382,904$686,866$4,561,424$324,991$4,236,433
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$971,087
Membership dues
$721,043
Program service revenue
$99,039
Investment income
$373,603
Net gain from sales of assets
$25,680
Net income from fundraising events
$166,323
Other revenue
$231,663

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$69,042
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$80,846
Other salaries and wages
$238,687
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$402,485
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$13,577
Accounting fees
$14,500
Travel
$17,484
Depreciation
$29,997

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$4,561,424
Total assets, end of year
$4,768,196
Total liabilities, end of year
$320,578
Net assets, end of year
$4,447,618
Land, buildings and equipment
$73,418
Publicly traded securities
$3,860,444
Net assets without donor restrictions
$4,247,618
Net assets with donor restrictions
$200,000
Gross receipts
$1,957,439
Employees
6
Volunteers
268
Year formed
1919
State of legal domicile
MD

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RUSSELL W MYERS JRADJUTANT
Officer
50$80,846
PAUL FOWLERJUDGE ADVOCATE
Officer
10$0
DAVID HEREDIA JRDEPT. COMMANDER
Officer
40$0
KRAIG DEANTreasurer
Officer
30$0
NIKKI RANDOLPHSR VICE COMM
Officer
40$0
CHARLES JAYHISTORIAN
Officer
40$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RUSSELL W MYERS JRADJUTANT
Officer
50$76,999
PAUL FOWLERJUDGE ADVOCATE
Officer
10$0
DAVID HEREDIA JRSR VICE COMM
Officer
40$0
KRAIG DEANTreasurer
Officer
30$0
RON L HOLCOMBECOMMANDER
Officer
40$0
RUTH A HIGGINSCOMMANDER
Officer
40$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
101 N GAY ST STE E, BALTIMORE, MD 21202-4033
In care of
% RUSSELL W MYERS
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
101 North Gay Street, Baltimore MD 21202
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Denise Bice, 4601 Bayonne Avenue, Baltimore MD 21206
Signed the 990
RUSSELL W MYERS JR, ADJUTANT
Phone
(410) 752-1405
Return prepared by
Wancowicz & Associates PA

Mission

SERVICE TO VETERANS AND OUR COUNTRY

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • NATIONAL AND STATE CONVENTIONS, CONFERENCES & SEMINARS CONDUCTED TO INFORM OFFICERS & MEMBERSHIP ON VETERAN ISSUES & AFFAIRS. STATEWIDE EVENTS CONDUCTED ON A REGULAR BASIS.
    Expenses $57,477
  • FREE STATE WARRIOR - MEMBERSHIP NEWSPAPER - COMMUNICATES INFORMATION TO MEMBERSHIP. CONFIDENTIAL BOOK - MEMBERSHIP RESOURCE MEMORIAL CARDS - PROMOTE REMEMBERANCE OF DECEASED VETERANS.
    Expenses $40,130
  • GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS SERVING VETERANS AND THE COMMUNITY. DIRECT GRANTS TO PROGRAMS AND ORGANIZATIONS. PROVIDING VITAL SERVICES TO VETERANS, SCHOOLS, CIVIC ACTIVITIES, AND PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES.
    grants $69,042

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990-N on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
52-0222815
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(19): Veterans' organization
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Organization other than a public charity or private foundation
Exempt since
2024
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,768,196
Income (IRS master file)
$1,957,439

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2024
Officer: Denise Bice
June 30, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990June 2025$1,675,392$1,464,207$4,768,196XML
990June 2024$2,069,770$1,382,904$4,561,424XML
990June 2023$1,436,124$1,347,895$3,825,199IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 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 52-0222815).

Questions about THE AMERICAN LEGION DEPARTMENT OF MARYLAND INCORPORATED

What is the EIN of THE AMERICAN LEGION DEPARTMENT OF MARYLAND INCORPORATED?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE AMERICAN LEGION DEPARTMENT OF MARYLAND INCORPORATED is 52-0222815.
Is THE AMERICAN LEGION DEPARTMENT OF MARYLAND INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(19) since 2024.
Are donations to THE AMERICAN LEGION DEPARTMENT OF MARYLAND INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Organization other than a public charity or private foundation).
Which annual return does THE AMERICAN LEGION DEPARTMENT OF MARYLAND INCORPORATED 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 THE AMERICAN LEGION DEPARTMENT OF MARYLAND INCORPORATED due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did THE AMERICAN LEGION DEPARTMENT OF MARYLAND INCORPORATED last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2024 for the year ended June 30, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of THE AMERICAN LEGION DEPARTMENT OF MARYLAND INCORPORATED?
The 990-N for 2024 names Denise Bice.
Who are the officers and directors of THE AMERICAN LEGION DEPARTMENT OF MARYLAND INCORPORATED?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $80,846 (RUSSELL W MYERS JR, ADJUTANT).
How much revenue does THE AMERICAN LEGION DEPARTMENT OF MARYLAND INCORPORATED have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,675,392, expenses of $1,464,207 and total assets of $4,768,196 at year end.

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