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Nonprofit · EIN 59-2903617

AMERICAN LEGION

Also known as 348 POST CHALLENGER 7

Tax-exempt · CPE CANAVERAL, FL 32920

Financials

$336K$262K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of AMERICAN LEGION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2026990$335,873$261,943$73,930$580,039$99,564$480,475
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$62,171
Program service revenue
$12,354
Investment income
$2,225
Net income from fundraising events
-$1,585
Net income from gaming
$167,046
Net income from sales of inventory
$93,653
Other revenue
$259,123

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$18,350
Other salaries and wages
$59,097
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$85,823
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$4,520
Depreciation
$10,685

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$523,933
Total assets, end of year
$580,039
Total liabilities, end of year
$99,564
Net assets, end of year
$480,475
Land, buildings and equipment
$378,769
Gross unrelated business income
$2,225
Gross receipts
$1,362,105
Employees
8
Volunteers
368
Year formed
1988
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, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Brian Odenkirk2ND VICE COMMANDER
Officer
25$18,350
James CareyCOMMANDER
Officer
30$0
Tina Prince1ST VICE COMMANDER
Officer
20$0
James FishFINANCE OFFICER
Officer
30$0
Doug BrowningCHAPLIN
Officer
20$0
Charles BrunelleSGT AT ARMS
Officer
20$0
Jim RussellHISTORIAN
Officer
20$0
Charles BrunelleSERVICE OFFICER
Officer
20$0
Tina PrinceAdjudant
Officer
20$0
Brian OdenkirkJudge Advocate
Officer
20$0
Jim FishBOARD MEMBER
Officer
20$0
Johnny WilsonBOARD MEMBER
Officer
20$0
Bill GoingsBOARD MEMBER
Officer
20$0
Ed CiecirskiBOARD MEMBER
Officer
20$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
105 LINCOLN AVE, CPE CANAVERAL, FL 32920-3218
In care of
% SANDRA K HLAD
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
James Carey, 105 Lincoln Ave, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Signed the 990
James Carey, Commander
Phone
(321) 799-1060
Return prepared by
Richard A Moeller CPA

Mission

DEDICATED TO GOD AND COUNTRY, THE AMERICAN LEGION PROMOTES PATRIOTISM, STRONG NATIONAL SECURITY, ADEQUATE CARE FOR VETERANS, THEIR WIDOWS AND ORPHANS, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND WHOLESOME DEVELOPMENT OF THE NATIONS YOUTH. THE AMERICAN LEGION ALSO PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO VETERANS AND/OR THEIR SURVIVORS ON BENEFITS AVAILABLE, AND UNEMPLOYED VETERANS REGARDING PROGRAMS AND TRAINING. THE AMERICAN LEGION PROVIDES FRATERNAL, SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE AMERICAN LEGION ALSO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATES IN CIVIC AND MEMORIAL AFFAIRS, VISIT THE SICK AND PROVIDES HANDICAP EQUIPMENT AND BLOOD, SUPPORT OF THE YOUTH IN EDUCATIONAL AND SPORTS ACTIVITIES ARE ALSO PART OF THE PROGRAM.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • Provides for the upkeep and upgrade of facilities for use of members.
    Expenses $1,288,175 · revenue $1,362,105

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, 2026990 on file
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
59-2903617
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(19): Veterans' organization
Exempt since
1946
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Group exemption
0925: AMERICAN LEGION
Assets (IRS master file)
$580,039
Income (IRS master file)
$1,362,105

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2026–––IRS
990June 2025–––IRS
990June 2024$265,065$243,937$496,009IRS
990June 2023$253,942$159,666$470,201IRS
990June 2022$168,690$170,586$303,456IRS
990June 2021$143,707$140,046$326,805IRS
990June 2020–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about AMERICAN LEGION

What is the EIN of AMERICAN LEGION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN LEGION is 59-2903617.
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 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 James Carey.
Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN LEGION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $18,350 (Brian Odenkirk, 2ND VICE COMMANDER).
How much revenue does AMERICAN LEGION have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $335,873, expenses of $261,943 and total assets of $580,039 at year end.

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