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Nonprofit · EIN 74-0952390

AMERICAN LEGION

Also known as 76 TRAVIS

Tax-exempt · AUSTIN, TX 78763

Financials

$146K$106K2023$183K$88K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of AMERICAN LEGION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$182,542$87,831$94,711$839,248$0$839,248
September 30, 2024990$146,063$106,477$39,586$744,353$0$744,353
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$8,600
Membership dues
$5,400
Program service revenue
$144,115
Investment income
$29,827
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,800
Occupancy
$54,423
Program services (functional)
$87,831

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$744,353
Total assets, end of year
$839,248
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$839,248
Land, buildings and equipment
$24,059
Gross receipts
$182,542
Employees
1
Volunteers
30
Year formed
1919
State of legal domicile
TX

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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jim BrennanCommander
Officer
6$0
Sean Bridwell1st vice Commander
Officer
1$0
Clayton GriffisAdjutant
Officer
4$0
Walter IvieFinance Officer
Officer
1$0
Steve BurkeSergeant at Arms
Officer
1$0
Tom BodineChaplin
Officer
2$0
Walter IvieBoard of Trustees
Trustee or director
1$0
John MckinnyBoard of Trustees
Trustee or director
1$0
Ron turnerBoard of Trustees
Trustee or director
1$0
Paul BarkerBoard of Trustees
Trustee or director
1$0
Al BanzerBoard of Trustees
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Walter IvieCommander
Officer
6$0
Sean Bridwell1st vice Commander
Officer
1$0
Clayton GriffisAdjutant
Officer
4$0
Walter IvieFinance Officer
Officer
1$0
Sean ShetlerService Officer
Officer
1$0
Al BanzerJudge Advocate
Officer
1$0
Steve BurkeSergeant at Arms
Officer
1$0
Tom BodineChaplin
Officer
2$0
Alan DenmanHistorian
Officer
1$0
John McKinnyExecutive Committee
Trustee or director
1$0
Henry ShoenfeltExecutive Committee
Trustee or director
1$0
Ron TurnerExecutive Committee
Trustee or director
1$0
Paul BarkerExecutive Committee
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 5014, AUSTIN, TX 78763-5014
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Walter Ivie, 4159 Steck Ave Unit 108, Austin, TX 78759
Signed the 990
Walter Ivie, Board of Trustees
Phone
(512) 412-1760
Return prepared by
W W Ivie CPA

Mission

Post 76 is a Veterans Service Organization founded in 1919 as part of The American Legion to support wartime veterans. The Post also supports children and youth programs and maintains the Charles Johnson House.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Veteran Assistance: Post 76 provides assistance to veterans in obtaining services from the Veterans Administration, the City of Austin and others. When there is an immediate need that is not being met, the Post provides funds. Post activities provide the opportunity to associate with other veterans. The Post contributes to The American Legion Charities and provides supplies to the VA Clinic. Members volunteer at the clinic and visit patients at the VA Hospital. In addition, members lobby on behalf of veterans at all levels of government. The City of Austin built a Veterans Park on property in front of the Post. Members testified at the Texas Legislature to maintain the educational benefits provided by the Hinson Hazlewood act. The Veterans day parade is preceeded by a breakfast prepared at the Post. Members place flags on veterans graves on Memorial Day. Members volunteer at job fairs hosted by The American legion. Members serve as officers, committee members and volunteers at the Departmentof Texas and the national American Legion. Members contribute substantial hours to these activities.
  • Youth Programs: The Post sponsors 20 to 30 high school juniors to the American Legion Boys State and Girls State programs. The Post Junior shooting program teaches marksmanship to boys and girls. An American Legion postal match is held at the Post. Crew 76 is a scouting program sponsored by the Post. The Post sponsors and instructs students who participate in The American Legion Oratorical program. The Post presents annual ROTC Awards to units at The University of Texas and hosts an ROTC Appreciation dinner and color guard pass in review ceremony. Members serve as volunteers at District, State and National Contests. Members contribute substatial hours to these activities.
  • Charles Johnson House: Post 76 purchased the Charles Johnson House in 1924. The home is designated Historic by the State of Texas and The City of Austin. Built in the late 1850s, the home preceeded the City of Austin and may be the oldest home in Austin. Post 76 utilizes the home for programs and expends funds to maintain the building and grounds. The Post retains a certified arborist to care for several Heritage Oak trees which are on the National Registry. The largest tree is estimated to be the oldest tree in Austin and more than 1,000 years old.

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 15, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 16, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 17, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
74-0952390
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(19): Veterans' organization
Exempt since
1941
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Group exemption
0925: AMERICAN LEGION
Assets (IRS master file)
$839,248
Income (IRS master file)
$182,542

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$182,542$87,831$839,248IRS
990September 2024$146,063$106,477$744,353XML
990September 2023$165,275$145,288$705,056IRS
990September 2022$129,334$169,377$680,294IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––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 74-0952390).

Questions about AMERICAN LEGION

What is the EIN of AMERICAN LEGION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN LEGION is 74-0952390.
Is AMERICAN LEGION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(19) since 1941.
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 September 30, 2026) is due February 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 September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN LEGION?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Walter Ivie.
Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN LEGION?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does AMERICAN LEGION have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $182,542, expenses of $87,831 and total assets of $839,248 at year end.

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