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Nonprofit · EIN 52-6077890

JOSEPH C HERBERT POST 222 INC THE AMERICAN LEGION INCORPORATED

Also known as JOSEPH C HERBERT POST 222 INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · CLEAR SPRING, MD 21722

Financials

$498K$449K2023$477K$534K2024$541K$485K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of JOSEPH C HERBERT POST 222 INC THE AMERICAN LEGION INCORPORATED by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$540,897$484,786$56,111$251,573$22,432$229,141
December 31, 2024990$477,091$534,389-$57,298$182,350$9,320$173,030
December 31, 2023990$498,409$448,824$49,585$236,761$6,433$230,328
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$98,720
Membership dues
$8,900
Program service revenue
$245,007
Investment income
$0
Net rental income
$7,903
Net income from fundraising events
$71,180
Net income from gaming
$113,504
Net income from sales of inventory
$30
Other revenue
$197,170

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$34,267
Other salaries and wages
$162,435
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$175,509
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$599
Occupancy
$69,599
Depreciation
$13,649
Program services (functional)
$34,267
Management and general (functional)
$450,519

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$182,350
Total assets, end of year
$251,573
Total liabilities, end of year
$22,432
Net assets, end of year
$229,141
Land, buildings and equipment
$156,004
Gross unrelated business income
$57,486
Gross receipts
$755,406
Employees
15
Volunteers
12
Year formed
1949
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JAMES HUTSONCOMMANDER
Officer
20$0
EDWARD CLOPPERJR VICE COMMANDER
Officer
4$0
MICHAEL SHIRKSR VICE COMMANDER
Officer
4$0
RICHARD LAWSONADJUTANT
Officer
20$0
DARRYL SHIRLEYFINANCE OFFICER
Officer
20$0
DALE HULLSGT AT ARMS
Officer
4$0
RANDY DIVELSTAFF JUDGE ADVOCATE
Officer
8$0
ROBERT CARBAUGHPOST SERVICE OFFICER
Officer
2$0
ELDON HAWBAKERHISTORIAN
Officer
6$0
SAMUEL SNYDERCHAPLAIN
Officer
8$0
BRIAN SIGLEREXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Officer
6$0
LARRY SMITHEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Officer
6$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JAMES HUTSONCOMMANDER
Officer
20$0
EDWARD CLOPPERJR VICE COMMANDER
Officer
4$0
MICHAEL SHIRKSR VICE COMMANDER
Officer
4$0
RICHARD LAWSONADJUTANT
Officer
20$0
DARRYL SHIRLEYFINANCE OFFICER
Officer
20$0
DALE HULLSGT AT ARMS
Officer
4$0
WILLIAM HOSESTAFF JUDGE ADVOCATE
Officer
8$0
ROBERT CARBAUGHPOST SERVICE OFFICER
Officer
2$0
ELDON HAWBAKERHISTORIAN
Officer
6$0
SAMUEL SNYDERCHAPLAIN
Officer
8$0
RANDY DIVELEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Officer
6$0
LARRY SMITHEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Officer
6$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ELDON HAWBAKERHISTORIAN
Officer
6$0
ROBERT CARBAUGHPOST SERVICE OFFICER
Officer
2$0
WILLIAM HOSESTAFF JUDGE ADVOCATE
Officer
8$0
LARRY SMITHEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Officer
6$0
RANDY DIVELEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Officer
6$0
SAMUEL SNYDERCHAPLAIN
Officer
8$0
KENNETH SNYDERSR VICE COMMANDER
Officer
4$0
EDWARD CLOPPERJR VICE COMMANDER
Officer
4$0
JAMES HUTSONCOMMANDER
Officer
20$0
DALE HULLSGT AT ARMS
Officer
4$0
DARRYL SHIRLEYFINANCE OFFICER
Officer
20$0
RICHARD LAWSONADJUTANT
Officer
20$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 158, CLEAR SPRING, MD 21722-0158
In care of
% DARRYL SHIIRLEY
Signed the 990
DARRYL SHIIRLEY, FINANCE OFFICER
Phone
(301) 842-3741
Return prepared by
SUSAN GAIL CLOPPER

Mission

TO PROMOTE PEACE AND GOODWILL, PRESERVE MEMORIES OF THOSE WHO SERVED IN WAR, FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES SUPPORTING THIS ENDEAVOR, GRANTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • VARIOUS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS-GIRL SCOUTS, BOY SCOUTS,LITTLE LEAGUE,VARIOUS SCHOOL SPORTS, AMBULANCE CLUB, VOLUNTEER FIRE CO, VETERAN DAY PROGRAMS AND BANQUET, CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR AREA CHILDREN, HIGH SCHOOL SHOW CHOIR.
    Expenses $34,267
  • HONOR GUARD SERVICES FOR VETERANSS FUNERALS, FLAGS AND WOODEN CASES FOR NEXT OF KIN, BIBLES FOR NEXT OF KIN, FLAG GRAVE MARKERS OR ALL AREA VETERANS GRAVES.
  • SCHOLARSHIPS FOR AREA STUDENTS (4)
  • VARIOUS CHARITABLE ORGNIZATIONS-GIRL SCOUTS, BOY SCOUTS,LITTLE LEAGUE, VARIOUS SCHOOL SPORTS, AMBULANCE CLUB, VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY, ST JUDES, VETERANS DAY PROGRAMS AND BANQUET, CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR AREA CHILDREN, PICNIC FOR VETERANS.
  • SCHOLARSHIPS (4)
  • HONOR GUARD SERVICEES FOR VETERAN FUNERALS, BIBLES, FLAGS AND WOODEN CASES FOR NEXT OF KIN. FLAG GRAVE MARKERS FOR ALL AREA VETERANS GRAVES.

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
52-6077890
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(19): Veterans' organization
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Organization other than a public charity or private foundation
Exempt since
2019
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$251,573
Income (IRS master file)
$755,406

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2015
Posted by the IRS
April 11, 2016
Reinstated
Effective July 15, 2018

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$540,897$484,786$251,573XML
990December 2024$477,091$534,389$182,350IRS
990December 2023$498,409$448,824$236,761XML
990December 2022$452,634$520,098$187,722IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 52-6077890).

Questions about JOSEPH C HERBERT POST 222 INC THE AMERICAN LEGION INCORPORATED

What is the EIN of JOSEPH C HERBERT POST 222 INC THE AMERICAN LEGION INCORPORATED?
The employer identification number (EIN) of JOSEPH C HERBERT POST 222 INC THE AMERICAN LEGION INCORPORATED is 52-6077890.
Is JOSEPH C HERBERT POST 222 INC THE AMERICAN LEGION INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2015 and reinstated it effective July 15, 2018.
Are donations to JOSEPH C HERBERT POST 222 INC THE AMERICAN LEGION INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Organization other than a public charity or private foundation).
Which annual return does JOSEPH C HERBERT POST 222 INC THE AMERICAN LEGION 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 JOSEPH C HERBERT POST 222 INC THE AMERICAN LEGION INCORPORATED 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 JOSEPH C HERBERT POST 222 INC THE AMERICAN LEGION INCORPORATED last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of JOSEPH C HERBERT POST 222 INC THE AMERICAN LEGION INCORPORATED?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does JOSEPH C HERBERT POST 222 INC THE AMERICAN LEGION INCORPORATED have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $540,897, expenses of $484,786 and total assets of $251,573 at year end.

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