Nonprofit · EIN 57-0329397
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
Also known as 172 DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS
Tax-exempt · COLUMBIA, SC 29212
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | 990 | $606,857 | $555,720 | $51,137 | $163,645 | $30,851 | $132,794 |
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $490,312 | $460,576 | $29,736 | $93,067 | $12,337 | $80,730 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $473,735 | $550,840 | -$77,105 | $76,558 | $25,620 | $50,938 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $466,343 | $601,038 | -$134,695 | $144,810 | $39,448 | $105,362 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $120,726
- Membership dues
- $120,726
- Program service revenue
- $485,781
- Investment income
- $350
- Tax-exempt bond proceeds
- $347
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $26,058
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $34,217
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,837
- Accounting fees
- $3,673
- Occupancy
- $13,650
- Program services (functional)
- $485,842
- Management and general (functional)
- $69,878
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $93,067
- Total assets, end of year
- $163,645
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $30,851
- Net assets, end of year
- $132,794
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $132,794
- Gross receipts
- $606,857
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 3,815
- Year formed
- 1992
- State of legal domicile
- SC
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOUISE C WINESETT | DEPT SECRETARY Officer | 35 | $27,000 |
| ALLISON BOONE | NATL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Officer | 15 | $0 |
| BETH BRYANT | PRESIDENT Officer | 5 | $0 |
| VIVIAN HERNADEZ | SENIOR VP Officer | 5 | $0 |
| TAMELA | JUNIOR VP Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JOYCE WILLIS | RECORDING SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANGELA HOLMES | HISTORIAN Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DEBRA BELUE | CHAPLAIN Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CARROLL BURRELL | 1ST SGT AT ARMS Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RUBY WILLIS-TIMES | 2ND SGT AT ARMS Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LORENA PATE | ALT NATL EXE COMMITTEE Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KATIE STOUGHTON | PARLIAMENTARIAN Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2025: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOUISE C WINESETT | DEPT SECRETARY Officer | 35 | $26,000 |
| PAT WARD | NATL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Officer | 15 | $0 |
| LORENA PATE | PRESIDENT Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ALLYSON BOONE | SENIOR VP Officer | 5 | $0 |
| BETH BRYANT | JUNIOR VP Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CAROL BURRELL | RECORDING SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
| VIVIAN HERNADEZ | HISTORIAN Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CATHERINE JACKSON | CHAPLAIN Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANGELA HOLMES | 1ST SGT AT ARMS Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANGELA EVANS | 2ND SGT AT ARMS Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PEARL SANDERS-MILLS | ALT NATL EXE COMMITTEE Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KATIE STOUGHTON | PARLIAMENTARIAN Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOUISE C WINESETT | DEPT SECRETARY Officer | 35 | $18,000 |
| REBECCA A MARTIN | FORMER DEPT SECRETARY Officer, Former | 35 | $13,200 |
| PAT WARD | NATL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Officer | 15 | $0 |
| LORENA PATE | PRESIDENT Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ALLYSON BOONE | SENIOR VP Officer | 5 | $0 |
| BETH BRYANT | JUNIOR VP Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CAROL BURRELL | RECORDING SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
| VIVIAN HERNADEZ | HISTORIAN Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CATHERINE JACKSON | CHAPLAIN Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANGELA HOLMES | 1ST SGT AT ARMS Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANGELA EVANS | 2ND SGT AT ARMS Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PEARL SANDERS-MILLS | ALT NATL EXE COMMITTEE Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KATIE STOUGHTON | PARLIAMENTARIAN Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOUISE C WINESETT | DEPT SECRETARY Officer | 35 | $0 | $18,000 |
| REBECCA MARTIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 | $13,320 |
| PEARL SANDERS-MILLS | NAT'L EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Officer | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT WARD | PRESIDENT Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LORENA PATE | SENIOR VP Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLYSON BOONE | JUNIOR VP Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL BURRELL | RECORDING SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VIVIAN HERNADEZ | HISTORIAN Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHERINE JACKSON | CHAPLAIN Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA HOLMES | 1ST SGT AT ARMS Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA EVANS | 2ND SGT AT ARMS Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERTA SINNER | ALT NAT'L EXE COMMITTEE Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE STOUGHTON | PARLIAMENTARIAN Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6326 SAINT ANDREWS RD, COLUMBIA, SC 29212-3126
- In care of
- % KAREN L NOVICK UNIT 34
- Mailing address (990-N for 2009)
- 107A Legion Plaza Rd, Columbia SC 29210
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- LOUISE C WINESETT, PO BOX 332, IRMO, SC 29063
- Principal officer (990-N for 2009)
- Karen L Novick, PO Box 128, York SC 29745
- Signed the 990
- LOUISE C WINESETT, DEPT SECRETARY
- Phone
- (803) 772-6366
- Return prepared by
- FORD LAW FIRM LLC
Mission
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Program accomplishments
- Palmetto Girls State is a one-week leadership and citizenship traning program, created to educate outstanding high school students about state and local government and citizenship. Girls attending Palmetto Girls State experience governmental procedure by simulating political campaigns, elections, adn the polical process. They also learn about the principles of citizenship adn public service from guest speakers, expert panels, and staff members.Expenses $375,402 · revenue $423,966
- Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation services include support and financial assistance for veterans and their families through the following functions: (1) Poppy Programs - This function raises funds through the distribution of the symbolic red poppies to support active-duty military, veterans, and their families. (2) Special Rehabilitation Fund - This Fund is a vehicle by which all South Carolina ALA units donate annually to the American Legion to benefit veterans. (3) Christmas Gift Shops - These shops are locaed at the VA hospitals where gifts are purchased and then distributed to VA patients.Expenses $34,192 · revenue $40,524
- Conferences and Conventions - The Association holds annual conventions in the Spring and the Fall. Our Association leaders also attend an annual national conventions. The national conventions are the legislative body of the American Legion Auxilary. The convention is held for the purpose of electing officer for the ensuing year, amending the Constitution and the Bylaws, receiving reports of the officers and committees, and for the transaction of such other business as is necessary.Expenses $17,969 · revenue $10,905
- SUPPORT OF NATIONAL ORGANIZATION VIA REMITTANCE OF NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP DUES AND AUXILLARY GENERAL PROGRAMS. EXPENSES PER THIS SERVICE INCLUDE (1) MEMBERSHIP REMITTANCE TO NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF $58,086; AND (2) OTHER AUXILLARY GENERAL EXPENSESExpenses $58,279 · revenue $131,112
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
- 57-0329397
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(19): Veterans' organization
- Exempt since
- 1946
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 0964: AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $163,645
- Income (IRS master file)
- $606,857
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2026 | $606,857 | $555,720 | $163,645 | XML |
| 990 | June 2025 | $490,312 | $460,576 | $93,067 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $473,735 | $550,840 | $76,558 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $466,343 | $601,038 | $144,810 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2009 Officer: Karen L Novick | June 30, 2010 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 57-0329397).
Questions about AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
- What is the EIN of AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY is 57-0329397.
- Is AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(19) since 1946.
- Which annual return does AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY 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 AUXILIARY 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 AUXILIARY 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 AUXILIARY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 names LOUISE C WINESETT.
- Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $27,000 (LOUISE C WINESETT, DEPT SECRETARY).
- How much revenue does AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $606,857, expenses of $555,720 and total assets of $163,645 at year end.
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