Nonprofit · EIN 59-6190644
AMERICAN LEGION
Also known as 219 JOHN GELLA MEMORIAL POST
Tax-exempt · FRUITLAND PK, FL 34731
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $222,585 | $154,229 | $68,356 | $790,521 | $386,867 | $403,654 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $96,116 | $225,175 | -$129,059 | $652,628 | $317,310 | $335,318 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $137,637 | $168,663 | -$31,026 | $795,794 | $331,417 | $464,377 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $124,621 | $128,430 | -$3,809 | $785,778 | $290,375 | $495,403 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $199,214
- Membership dues
- $13,684
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $774
- Net income from fundraising events
- $8,633
- Net income from gaming
- $3,822
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $343
- Other revenue
- $22,597
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $11,650
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,874
- Occupancy
- $26,129
- Travel
- $21,030
- Depreciation
- $26,427
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $652,628
- Total assets, end of year
- $790,521
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $386,867
- Net assets, end of year
- $403,654
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $609,754
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $403,654
- Gross receipts
- $383,928
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 150
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LARRY MILLER | COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| JIM MAYNARD | COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| ROBERT POWERS | COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| JOHN DE ANGELO | FINANCE OFFI Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| JEFF IVANS | ADJUTANT Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| TOM CRUCE | 1ST VICE-COM Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| EDWARD BURKHART | 1ST VICE-COM Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JOHN GELLA | 2ND VICE-COM Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $0 |
| WARREN NICHOLAS | 2ND VICE Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| SHAWN HUBBARD | SERVICE OFFI Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| PHIL MANLEY | CHAPLAIN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MARJORIE DECARDENAS | CHAPLAIN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARTY MYERS | SGT-AT-ARMS Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| CHUCK FARREN | JAG Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ROB ROBBINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TERRY HAHN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GEORGE GOODRICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NICK ABLING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICK ABLING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN DE ANGELO | FINANCE OFFI Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| TOM CRUCE | 1ST VICE-COM Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CHUCK FARREN | JAG Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN GELLA | 2ND VICE-COM Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $0 |
| GEORGE GOODRICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TERRY HAHN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JEFF IVANS | ADJUTANT Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| PHIL MANLEY | CHAPLAIN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JIM MAYNARD | SERVICE OFFI Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LARRY MILLER | COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| MARTY MYERS | SGT-AT-ARMS Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| ROB ROBBINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICK ABLING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| TOM CRUCE | CHAPLIN Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| CHUCK FARREN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| JJ GELLA | 2ND VICE-COM Trustee or director, Officer | 17.5 | $0 |
| GEORGE GOODRIDGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3.5 | $0 |
| TERRY HAWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4.75 | $0 |
| JEFF IVANS | ADJUTANT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| JIM MAYNARD | 1ST VICE-COM Trustee or director, Officer | 21 | $0 |
| LARRY MILLER | COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 37 | $0 |
| MARTY MYERS | SGT-AT-ARMS Trustee or director, Officer | 22.5 | $0 |
| ROB ROBBINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 14.25 | $0 |
| CHUCK ROUSSEAU | JUDGE ADVOCA Trustee or director, Officer | 21 | $0 |
| BOB SPENCER | FINANCE OFFI Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICK ABLING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| TOM CRUCE | CHAPLIN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CHUCK FARREN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| JJ GELLA | 1ST VICE-COM Trustee or director, Officer | 18.75 | $0 |
| GEORGE GOODRIDGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| TERRY HAWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5.25 | $0 |
| JEFF IVANS | ADJUTANT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| JIM MAYNARD | 2ND VICE-COM Trustee or director, Officer | 17.25 | $0 |
| LARRY MILLER | COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 35.5 | $0 |
| ROB ROBBINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 12.5 | $0 |
| CHUCK ROUSSEAU | JUDGE ADVOCA Trustee or director, Officer | 18.5 | $0 |
| ROBERT SPENCER | FINANCE OFFI Trustee or director, Officer | 15.25 | $0 |
| JOHN DEANGELO | OFFICER Officer | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1, FRUITLAND PK, FL 34731-0001
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- PO Box 1, Fruitland Park FL 34731
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JOHN DE ANGELO, PO BOX 1, FRUITLAND PARK, FL 34731
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Jeffrey Ivins, PO Box 1, Fruitland Park FL 34731
- Signed the 990
- JOHN DE ANGELO, FINANCE OFFICER
- Return prepared by
- MKA ADVISORY LLC
Mission
VETERANS ASSISTANCE AND YOUTH PROGRAMS
Program accomplishments
- THE AMERICAN LEGION OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AIMED AT SUPPORTING VETERANS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. HERE'S AN OVERVIEW OF THEIR PROGRAM SERVICE: VETERANS SERVICES THE AMERICAN LEGION IS COMMITTED TO EMPOWERING VETERANS BY PROVIDING TOOLS AND INFORMATION TO HELP THEM THRIVE IN CIVILIAN LIFE . THIS INCLUDES: O ASSISTANCE WITH CAREERS AND EDUCATION O HEALTH CARE SUPPORT O BENEFITS GUIDANCE O FINANCIAL SERVICES THE ORGANIZATION IS RECOGNIZED AS A LEADER IN TRANSITION ASSISTANCE FROM MILITARY TO CIVILIAN LIFE, PROVIDING RESOURCES FOR CAREERS, EDUCATION, CHILDCARE, AND MORE. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS THE AMERICAN LEGION SUPPORTS COMMUNITIES THROUGH VARIOUS INITIATIVES: O AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS: A COMMUNITY OF OVER 110,000 MEMBERS UNITED IN SERVICE AND CAMARADERIE O NATIONAL EMERGENCY FUND: PROVIDES DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO LEGION FAMILY MEMBERS AND POSTS AFFECTED BY NATURAL DISASTERS O OPERATION COMFORT WARRIORS: DELIVERS COMFORT ITEMS TO MILITARY HOSPITALS AND RECOVERY FACILITIES WORLDWIDE O TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: OFFERS CASH GRANTS TO SUPPORT MINOR CHILDREN OF ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS AND LEGION MEMBERS IN TIMES OF NEED YOUTH PROGRAMS THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO INSPIRING LEADERSHIP AND GOOD CITIZENSHIP AMONG AMERICA'S YOUTH THROUGH: O AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL O BOYS STATE / BOYS NATION O JUNIOR SHOOTING SPORTS O ORATORICAL CONTEST O SCHOLARSHIPS O SCOUTING SUPPORT O YOUTH CADET LAW ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT THE AMERICAN LEGION SERVES AS A POWERFUL ADVOCATE FOR VETERANS' RIGHTS AND BENEFITS: O IT IS THE NATION'S LARGEST WARTIME VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATION O THE LEGION HAS GREAT POLITICAL INFLUENCE DUE TO ITS GRASS-ROOTS INVOLVEMENT IN THE LEGISLATION PROCESS O IT STANDS BEHIND ISSUES MOST IMPORTANT TO THE VETERAN'S COMMUNITY, BACKED BY RESOLUTIONS PASSED BY VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 59-6190644
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(19): Veterans' organization
- Exempt since
- 1967
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 0925: AMERICAN LEGION
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $790,521
- Income (IRS master file)
- $383,928
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $222,585 | $154,229 | $790,521 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $96,116 | $225,175 | $652,628 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Jeffrey Ivins | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990 | December 2023 | $137,637 | $168,663 | $795,794 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $124,621 | $128,430 | $785,778 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2007 Officer: Earl M Friedeborn | December 31, 2007 | ≤ $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 59-6190644).
Questions about AMERICAN LEGION
- What is the EIN of AMERICAN LEGION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN LEGION is 59-6190644.
- Is AMERICAN LEGION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(19) since 1967.
- 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 December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 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 December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN LEGION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JOHN DE ANGELO.
- Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN LEGION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 18 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does AMERICAN LEGION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $222,585, expenses of $154,229 and total assets of $790,521 at year end.
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