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Nonprofit · EIN 57-1016196

AMERICAN LEGION

Also known as 186 NORTH STRAND INC

Tax-exempt · LITTLE RIVER, SC 29566

Financials

$422K$393K2022$516K$463K2023$465K$444K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of AMERICAN LEGION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$464,858$443,896$20,962$446,850$110,115$336,735
December 31, 2023990$516,412$463,216$53,196$500,421$155,399$345,022
December 31, 2022990$422,304$392,572$29,732$497,198$205,372$291,826
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$202,449
Membership dues
$51,850
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$104
Net income from fundraising events
-$16,570
Net income from gaming
$39,190
Net income from sales of inventory
$239,685
Other revenue
$262,305

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$162,780
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$177,395
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$4,100
Accounting fees
$1,915
Occupancy
$117,570
Depreciation
$26,873
Management and general (functional)
$443,896

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$471,172
Total assets, end of year
$446,850
Total liabilities, end of year
$110,115
Net assets, end of year
$336,735
Land, buildings and equipment
$321,475
Gross receipts
$809,277
Employees
12
Year formed
1995
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
THOMAS MYERSCOMMANDER
Officer
40$0
DANIEL HIPP1ST VICE COMMANDER
Officer
40$0
TANNIE ELISON2ND VICE COMMANDER
Officer
20$0
LEN TOBINADJUTANT
Officer
30$0
RALPH STEINWAYFINANCE OFFICER
Officer
40$0
LES MENFINSERVICE OFFICER
Officer
20$0
MARK FORHNERCHAPLAIN
Officer
30$0
JAY VANDEVINSGT AT ARMS
Officer
20$0
THOMAS MYERSBINGO CHAIRMAN
Officer
40$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARK FAHNERCHAPLAIN
Officer
30$0
LEN TOBINSERVICE OFFICER
Officer
20$0
JAY DUNCANSONBINGO CHAIRMAN
Officer
40$0
JAY UNNDEVENSGT AT ARMS
Officer
20$0
RALPH STEINWAYFINANCE OFFICER
Officer
40$0
STEVE PUFF1ST VICE COMMANDER
Officer
40$0
TOM MYERSCOMMANDER
Officer
40$0
TREY DUNCANSONADJUTANT
Officer
30$0
TANNIE ELLISON2ND VICE COMMANDER
Officer
20$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
WILLIAM STEWARTCHAPLAIN
Officer
30$0
DOUG BLANEYSERVICE OFFICER
Officer
20$0
FRED HALLSGT AT ARMS
Officer
20$0
JAMES CIRULLIHISTORIAN
Officer
20$0
FREDDIE MELTONBINGO CHAIRMAN
Officer
40$0
TOM MYERS1ST VICE COMMANDER
Officer
40$0
DAN HIPPOCOMMANDER
Officer
40$0
BOB MCGRAW2ND VICE COMMANDER
Officer
20$0
DENNY HAIGHTFINANCE OFFICER
Officer
40$0
WAYNE SOUTHWORTHADJUTANT
Officer
30$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4285 PINE DR, LITTLE RIVER, SC 29566-6075
In care of
% TOM MYERS
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
THOMAS MYERS, 4285 PINE DR, LITTLE RIVER, SC 29566
Signed the 990
TOM MYERS, FINANCE OFFICER
Phone
(843) 340-4147
Return prepared by
ALL THINGS TAX & ACCOUNTING SERVICE

Mission

SUPPORT FELLOW VETERANS, THEIR FAMILIES SPIRITUALLY, FINANCIALLY, AND RECREATIONALLY. SERVE AS ADVOCATE FOR VETERAN RIGHTS AND BENEFITS. SPONSOR COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. ADVOCATE PATRIOTISM AND HONOR TO OUR COUNTRY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • VETERANS ASSISTANCE YOUTH COMMUNITY SERVICE NATIONAL SECURITY SPONSOR OF LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL ROTC PRESENT CONGRESSIONAL APPROVED MEDALS TO ROTC STUDENTS FOR MILITARY EXCELLENCE, LEADERSHIP AND SCHOLARSHIP. SELECT AND SEND LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO BOYS STATE WITH PAID EXPENSES. PRESENT FLAGS, BONDS, AND BIBLES TO FAMILIES OF DECEASED VETERANS. SELECT AND SEND LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO STATE ORATORICAL CONTESTS. PROVIDE DINNERS, AWARD CEREMONIES AND ENTERTAINMENT TO VETERANS SITUATED IN ASSISTANT LIVING ENVIRONMENT AND HOSPITALS. MEMORIALIZE LOCAL VETERANS OF PAST WARS HOLD MEMORIAL DAY AND VETERAN DAY CEREMONIES FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
57-1016196
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)
$446,850
Income (IRS master file)
$809,277

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$464,858$443,896$446,850IRS
990December 2023$516,412$463,216$500,421IRS
990December 2022$422,304$392,572$497,198XML
990December 2021$363,929$300,243$485,033IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 57-1016196).

Questions about AMERICAN LEGION

What is the EIN of AMERICAN LEGION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN LEGION is 57-1016196.
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 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. 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 2024.
Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN LEGION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names THOMAS MYERS.
Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN LEGION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does AMERICAN LEGION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $464,858, expenses of $443,896 and total assets of $446,850 at year end.

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