Nonprofit · EIN 94-1227688
AMERICAN LEGION
Also known as 0041 MONTEREY PENINSULA
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · MONTEREY, CA 93942
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $109,302 | $113,231 | -$3,929 | $74,997 | $23,005 | $51,992 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $67,137 | $74,083 | -$6,946 | $77,767 | $21,846 | $55,921 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $20,713
- Membership dues
- $6,968
- Program service revenue
- $14,499
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $1,912
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $68,215
- Other revenue
- $74,090
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $600
- Program services (functional)
- $104,259
- Management and general (functional)
- $8,972
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $77,767
- Total assets, end of year
- $74,997
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $23,005
- Net assets, end of year
- $51,992
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $51,992
- Gross receipts
- $222,884
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 10
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Hoffman | Finance Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Lonnie Dickson | Sargent at Arms Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Mike Forbes | Commander Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Eric Fonferek | Judge Adv Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Daniel Presser | Adjutant Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Pete Antonian | 1st Vice Pres Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Hoffman | Finance | 0 | $0 |
| Lonnie Dickson | Sargent at Arms | 0 | $0 |
| Mike Forbes | Commander | 0 | $0 |
| Eric Fonferek | Judge Adv | 0 | $0 |
| Daniel Presser | Adjutant | 0 | $0 |
| Pete Antonian | 1st Vice Pres | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 948, MONTEREY, CA 93942-0948
- Signed the 990
- Byron Hoffman, Commander
- Phone
- (831) 375-9015
- Return prepared by
- Compass Financial Services Inc
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-1227688 or by the name AMERICAN LEGION.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
We are a Veterans service organization that is committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our community. We advocate patriotism and honor, promote strong national security and continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans.
Program accomplishments
- We provide services for veterans in the Monterey Bay Area, and also to educate the community to the importance of veterans in our community and assist other non profits with a place to gather and support local youth activities.
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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 94-1227688
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(19): Veterans' organization
- Exempt since
- 1946
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public and societal benefit (W30)
- Group exemption
- 0925: AMERICAN LEGION
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $74,997
- Income (IRS master file)
- $222,884
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2013
- Posted by the IRS
- October 21, 2013
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2013
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $109,302 | $113,231 | $74,997 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $67,137 | $74,083 | $77,767 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 94-1227688).
Questions about AMERICAN LEGION
- What is the EIN of AMERICAN LEGION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN LEGION is 94-1227688.
- Is AMERICAN LEGION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2013 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2013.
- 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 December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. 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 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN LEGION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does AMERICAN LEGION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $109,302, expenses of $113,231 and total assets of $74,997 at year end.
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