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Nonprofit · EIN 59-1157050

AMERICAN LEGION POST 286 INC

Also known as 286 PINE CASTLE MEMORIAL POST

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · ORLANDO, FL 32809

Financials

$348K$317K2022$317K$344K2023$326K$388K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of AMERICAN LEGION POST 286 INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$326,398$388,407-$62,009$277,040$124$276,916
June 30, 2024990$317,364$344,011-$26,647$341,409$2,484$338,925
June 30, 2023990$348,164$317,176$30,988$367,623$2,051$365,572
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$69,467
Membership dues
$10,001
Program service revenue
$186,524
Investment income
$61
Net income from gaming
$69,592
Other revenue
$70,346

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$8,330
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$30,056
Other salaries and wages
$90,204
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$131,214
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$7,521
Occupancy
$21,082
Depreciation
$2,971

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$341,409
Total assets, end of year
$277,040
Total liabilities, end of year
$124
Net assets, end of year
$276,916
Land, buildings and equipment
$90,008
Net assets without donor restrictions
$276,916
Gross receipts
$368,776
Employees
12
Volunteers
40
Year formed
1966
State of legal domicile
FL

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
ROB ROSSMANPAST COMMAND
Officer
17$18,820
DEBORAH BAKERFINANCE OFFI
Officer
5$8,200
LARRY MCCANNHISTORIAN
Officer
–$0
JOHN LEAVITTFIRST V COMM
Officer
–$0
RICK MELHAMCOMMANDER
Officer
17$0
JIM STREETERASST FINANCE
Officer
–$0
DAVE KERLIN2ND V COMMAN
Officer
–$0
ROBERT AMOSJUDGE ADV/SG
Officer
–$0
BARNEY JAMESCHAPLAIN
Officer
–$0
LESTER GLINASERVICE OFFI
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ROB ROSSMANCOMMANDER
Officer
17$15,200
DEBORAH BAKERFINANCE OFFI
Officer
5$5,200
STEVE JOURNIGANHISTORIAN
Officer
–$0
JOHN LEAVITTASST ADJ/PAS
Officer
–$0
BUDDIE CONSTANTFIRST V COMM
Officer
–$0
WALT BUSCHERASST FINANCE
Officer
–$0
KIRK COLEBANK2ND V COMMAN
Officer
–$0
BOB AMOSJUDGE ADV/SG
Officer
–$0
NESTOR SERRANOCHAPLAIN
Officer
–$0
LESTER GLINASERVICE OFFI
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ROB ROSSMANCOMMANDER
Officer
18$15,440
DEBORAH BAKERFINANCE OFFI
Officer
10$2,000
STEVE JOURNIGANHISTORIAN
Officer
–$0
JOHN LEAVITTASST ADJ/PAS
Officer
–$0
BUDDIE CONSTANTFIRST V COMM
Officer
–$0
WALT BUSCHERASST FINANCE
Officer
–$0
KIRK COLEBANK2ND V COMMAN
Officer
–$0
BOB AMOSJUDGE ADV/SG
Officer
–$0
NESTOR SERRANOCHAPLAIN
Officer
–$0
LESTER GLINASERVICE OFFI
Officer
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
529 FAIRLANE AVE, ORLANDO, FL 32809-4201
In care of
% DEBIE SHOWALTER
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
RICK MELHAM, 529 FAIRLANE AVE, ORLANDO, FL 32809
Signed the 990
DEBORAH BAKER, FINANCE OFFICER
Phone
(407) 859-1460
Return prepared by
MKA ADVISORY LLC

Mission

THE OBJECTIVE OF THE AMERICAN LEGION POST IS TO PROMOTE THE PRINCIPLES OF THE PREAMBLE TO ITS CONSTITUTION, WHICH INCLUDES UPHOLDING AND DEFENDING THE US CONSTITUTION; MAINTAINING LAW AND ORDER; FOSTERING AMERICANISM; PRESERVING THE MEMORIES OF THE GREAT WARS; INCULCATING A SENSE OF INDIVIDUAL OBLIGATION TO COMMUNITY, STATE, AND NATION; COMBATING AUTOCRACY; PROMOTING PEACE AND GOOD WILL; SAFEGUARDING THE PRINCIPLES OF JUSTICE, FREEDOM, AND DEMOCRACY; AND CONSECRATING COMRADESHIP BY DEVOTION TO MUTUAL HELPFULNESS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • WE ARE FOUNDED ON HELPING VETERANS, YOUTH, COMMUNITY, STATE AND NATION. WE HAVE A LOUNGE WHERE OUR MEMBERS SOCIALIZE AND HOST FUNDRAISING AND COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENTS. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, OUR MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS VISIT AND PROVIDE SUPPLIES TO SCHOOL CHILDREN AND ELDERLY, SPONSOR AND PROMOTE STUDENT LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES, SUPPORT TROOPS AND VETERANS, AND HONOR FIRST RESPONDERS.
  • WE ARE FOUNDED ON HELPING VETERANS, YOUTH, COMMUNITY, STATE AND NATION. WE HAVE A LOUNGE WHERE OUR MEMBERS SOCIALIZE AND HOST FUNDRAISING AND COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENTS. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, OUR MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS VISIT AND PROVIDE SUPPLIES TO SCHOOL CHILDREN AND ELDERLY, SPONSOR AND PROMOTE STUDENT LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES, SUPPORT TROOPS AND VETERANS, AND HONOR FIRST RESPONDERS.

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 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
59-1157050
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(19): Veterans' organization
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Organization other than a public charity or private foundation
Exempt since
2022
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$277,040
Income (IRS master file)
$368,776

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
November 15, 2012
Posted by the IRS
March 11, 2013
Reinstated
Effective November 15, 2012

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
990June 2025$326,398$388,407$277,040XML
990June 2024$317,364$344,011$341,409XML
990June 2023$348,164$317,176$367,623XML
990June 2022$352,116$334,489$336,481IRS
990June 2021–––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 59-1157050).

Questions about AMERICAN LEGION POST 286 INC

What is the EIN of AMERICAN LEGION POST 286 INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN LEGION POST 286 INC is 59-1157050.
Is AMERICAN LEGION POST 286 INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2012 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2012.
Are donations to AMERICAN LEGION POST 286 INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Organization other than a public charity or private foundation).
Which annual return does AMERICAN LEGION POST 286 INC 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 POST 286 INC 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 AMERICAN LEGION POST 286 INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN LEGION POST 286 INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names RICK MELHAM.
Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN LEGION POST 286 INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $18,820 (ROB ROSSMAN, PAST COMMAND).
How much revenue does AMERICAN LEGION POST 286 INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $326,398, expenses of $388,407 and total assets of $277,040 at year end.

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