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Nonprofit · EIN 86-0967166

AMERICAN LEGION

Also known as POST 0091 WAYNE V MCMARTIN INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · CHANDLER, AZ 85224

Financials

$279K$262K2022$125K$146K2023$359K$363K2024$341K$317K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of AMERICAN LEGION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$341,323$317,174$24,149$83,520$0$83,520
December 31, 2024990$359,146$362,691-$3,545$59,372$0$59,372
December 31, 2023990$125,112$146,369-$21,257$57,876$0$57,876
June 30, 2023990$278,950$261,893$17,057$83,658$0$83,658
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$90,148
Membership dues
$7,705
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from gaming
$57,218
Net income from sales of inventory
$190,515
Other revenue
$251,175

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$87,007
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,655
Occupancy
$132,538

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$59,372
Total assets, end of year
$83,520
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$83,520
Land, buildings and equipment
$14,106
Net assets without donor restrictions
$83,520
Gross receipts
$877,573
Employees
0
Volunteers
30
Year formed
1998
State of legal domicile
AZ

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Dave MelkaCommander
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
Mike SimonPast Commander
Trustee or director
2$0
Cynthia ArchuletaExecutive Committee Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Dickey ImburgiaExecutive Committee Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Bob WilliefordExecutive Committee Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Chris EnglertSr Vice Commander
Officer
15$0
Wes BurnsJr Vice Commander
Officer
10$0
John ArchuletaFinance Officer
Officer
22$0
Rebecca TupyAdjutant
Officer
6$0
Harry RidgeChaplain
Officer
5$0
Valerie GoodwinService Officer
Officer
3$0
Brad NessSergeant at Arms
Officer
2$0
Glenn WhiteJudge Advocate
Key employee
3$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Cynthia ArchuletaExecutive Committee Member
Trustee or director
4$0
JD GeiserExecutive Committee Member
Trustee or director
4$0
Bob WilliefordExecutive Committee Member
Trustee or director
4$0
Dave MelkaCommander
Officer
20$0
Chris EnglertSr Vice Commander
Officer
15$0
Wes BurnsJr Vice Commander
Officer
10$0
Glenn WhiteJudge Advocate
Officer
3$0
Rebecca TupyAdjutant
Officer
6$0
John ArchuletaFinance Officer
Officer
22$0
Valerie GoodwinService Officer
Officer
3$0
Harry RidgeChaplain
Officer
5$0
Brad NessSergeant at Arms
Officer
2$0
Mike SimonPast Commander
Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Cynthia ArchuletaExecutive Committee Member
Trustee or director
4$0
JD GeiserExecutive Committee Member
Trustee or director
4$0
Bob WilliefordExecutive Committee Member
Trustee or director
4$0
Dave MelkaCommander
Officer
20$0
Chris EnglertSr Vice Commander
Officer
15$0
Wes BurnsJr Vice Commander
Officer
10$0
Glenn WhiteJudge Advocate
Officer
3$0
Rebecca TupyAdjutant
Officer
6$0
John ArchuletaFinance Officer
Officer
22$0
Valerie GoodwinService Officer
Officer
3$0
Harry RidgeChaplain
Officer
5$0
Brad NessSergeant at Arms
Officer
2$0
Mike SimonPast Commander
Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Cynthia ArchuletaExecutive Committee Member
Trustee or director
6$0
JD GeiserExecutive Committee Member
Trustee or director
6$0
Bob WilliefordExecutive Committee Member
Trustee or director
6$0
Dave MelkaCommander
Officer
20$0
Chris EnglertSr Vice Commander
Officer
16$0
Wes BurnsJr Vice Commander
Officer
12$0
John ArchuletaFinance Officer
Officer
22$0
Rebecca TupyAdjutant
Officer
8$0
Glenn WhiteJudge Advocate
Officer
4$0
Harry RidgeChaplain
Officer
6$0
Valerie GoodwinService Officer
Officer
4$0
Brad NessSergeant at Arms
Officer
2$0
Mike SimonPast Commander
Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
922 N ALMA SCHOOL RD, CHANDLER, AZ 85224-3665
In care of
% CHRIS ENGLERT
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
David Melka, 922 N ALMA SCHOOL RD, Chandler, AZ 85224
Signed the 990
David Melka, Commander
Phone
(480) 655-3268
Return prepared by
2nd ACTS LLC

Mission

The mission of American Legion Post 91 is the welfare of American Veterans. Pur post operates a social club and recreation venue for the benefit of our members. We support activities that promote citizenship, patriotism, and the furtherance of Veteran's causes.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Grants/Donations: Individuals, Community Organizations, and Veteran's Organizations
    Expenses $87,007 · grants $87,007
  • Operate social club and recreation venue for members
    Expenses $230,168 · revenue $341,323

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
86-0967166
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)
$83,520
Income (IRS master file)
$877,573

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
November 15, 2021
Posted by the IRS
July 13, 2022
Reinstated
Effective November 15, 2021

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
990December 2025$341,323$317,174$83,520IRS
990December 2024$359,146$362,691$59,372XML
990December 2023$125,112$146,369$57,876XML
990June 2023$278,950$261,893$83,658XML
990-PFJune 2022–––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 86-0967166).

Questions about AMERICAN LEGION

What is the EIN of AMERICAN LEGION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN LEGION is 86-0967166.
Is AMERICAN LEGION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2021 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2021.
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 David Melka.
Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN LEGION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 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 $341,323, expenses of $317,174 and total assets of $83,520 at year end.

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