Nonprofit · EIN 56-6060498
AMERICAN LEGION
Also known as 63 WALTER B ELLIS
Tax-exempt · BURLINGTON, NC 27215
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | 990 | $81,423 | $67,585 | $13,838 | $166,914 | $0 | $166,914 |
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $78,940 | $60,010 | $18,930 | $152,812 | $0 | $152,812 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $79,784 | $82,001 | -$2,217 | $135,561 | $0 | $135,561 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $14,353
- Membership dues
- $1,178
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $1,913
- Net rental income
- $10,625
- Net income from fundraising events
- $620
- Net income from gaming
- $47,212
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $5,510
- Other revenue
- $65,157
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $9,817
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $15,012
- Depreciation
- $682
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $152,812
- Total assets, end of year
- $166,914
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $166,914
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $283
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $166,914
- Gross receipts
- $169,868
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 1930
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DONNIE WILLIAMS | DIRECTORSERGEANT AT A Trustee or director, Officer | 9 | $0 |
| WILLIAM FORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| BOBBY GERSTENMEIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| DAVID BECKLEY | COMMANDER Officer | 16 | $0 |
| CHARLES GANTOS | ADJUTANT Officer | 3 | $0 |
| GENE YAX | FINANCE OFFICER Officer | 8 | $0 |
| RODNEY SMITH | FIRST VICE COMMANDER Officer | 3.5 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN YAX | PARLIAMENTARIAN Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LOUIS POPOWSKI | HISTORIAN Officer | 3 | $0 |
| RON ALLRED | CHAPLAIN Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TOM HARRIS | SERVICE OFFICER Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2025: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DONNIE WILLIAMS | Director Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| CLAUDE L CAMPBELL | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIAM FORD | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| LOUIS POPOWSKY | Historian Officer | 3 | $0 |
| CHARLES GANTOS | Post Adjutant Officer | 3 | $0 |
| DAVID BECKLEY | Commander Officer | 16 | $0 |
| TOM HARRIS | Service Officer Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN YAX | Judge Advocate Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RODNEY SMITH | 1st Vice Commander Officer | 3.5 | $0 |
| JERRY SCHOCH | Chaplain Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GENE YAX | Finance Officer Officer | 6 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOUIS POPOWSKY | Historian Officer | 3 | $0 |
| DONNIE WILLIAMS | Director Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| CLAUDE L CAMPBELL | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHARLES GANTOS | Post Adjutant Officer | 3 | $0 |
| DAVID VAN WORMER | 2nd Vice Commander Officer | 4 | $0 |
| DAVID BECKLEY | Commander Officer | 16 | $0 |
| TOM HARRIS | Service Officer Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN YAX | Judge Advocate Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RODNEY SMITH | 1st Vice Commander Officer | 3.5 | $0 |
| JERRY SCHOCH | Chaplain Officer | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIAM FORD | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| KYLE POTTER | Sergeant at Arms Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GENE YAX | Finance Officer Officer | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2488 MORAN ST, BURLINGTON, NC 27215-7640
- In care of
- % DAVID BECKLEY
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- DAVID BECKLEY, PO BOX 1056, BURLINGTON, NC 27216
- Signed the 990
- DAVID BECKLEY, COMMANDER
- Phone
- (336) 226-9237
Mission
TO UPHOLD AND DEFEND OUR NATION, THE CONSTITUTION, AND PROMOTE AMERICANISM. TO INSTILL INDIVIDUAL OBLIGATION TO THE COMMUNITY, STATE AND NATION. DEVOTION TO ALL SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS.
Program accomplishments
- AUX UNIT 63, BURLINGTON, NC $750 SAL DET, BURLINGTON, NC $750 ALAMANCE COUNTY VOITURE 1267, BURLINGTON, NC $1,497 GIRL SCOUT TROOP 13012, BURLINGTON, NC $1,320 SALVATION ARMY, BURLINGTON, NC $2,500 ARCAP, BURLINGTON, NC $2,500 VFW POST 10607, BURLINGTON, NC $500Expenses $9,817
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-6060498
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(19): Veterans' organization
- Exempt since
- 1954
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 0925: AMERICAN LEGION
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $166,914
- Income (IRS master file)
- $169,868
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2026 | $81,423 | $67,585 | $166,914 | XML |
| 990 | June 2025 | $78,940 | $60,010 | $152,812 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $79,784 | $82,001 | $135,561 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $57,216 | $38,625 | $139,640 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 56-6060498).
Questions about AMERICAN LEGION
- What is the EIN of AMERICAN LEGION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN LEGION is 56-6060498.
- Is AMERICAN LEGION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(19) since 1954.
- 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 June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 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 June 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN LEGION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 names DAVID BECKLEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN LEGION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does AMERICAN LEGION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $81,423, expenses of $67,585 and total assets of $166,914 at year end.
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