Nonprofit · EIN 94-6083103
AMERICAN LEGION
Also known as 274 ARCATA
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · ARCATA, CA 95521
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $95,829 | $96,575 | -$746 | $28,718 | $4,667 | $24,051 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $113,077 | $91,092 | $21,985 | $24,797 | $0 | $24,797 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $44,850
- Membership dues
- $675
- Program service revenue
- $32,018
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$11,859
- Other revenue
- $30,145
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,600
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $38,499
- Occupancy
- $24,009
- Other expenses
- $32,467
- Program services (functional)
- $26,611
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $24,797
- Total assets, end of year
- $28,718
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,667
- Net assets, end of year
- $24,051
- Cash, savings and investments
- $28,718
- Gross receipts
- $116,657
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHIL IRVINE | COMMANDER | 3 | $0 |
| MARK WRIGGLE | 1ST VICE COMMANDER | 0 | $0 |
| KEVIN BUCHANAN | 2ND VICE COMMANDER | 0 | $0 |
| PHILLIP NICKLAS | FINANCE OFFICER | 1 | $0 |
| THOMAS LUKINS | ADJUTANT | 0.5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHIL IRVINE | COMMANDER | 3 | $0 |
| MARK WRIGGLE | 1ST VICE COMMANDER | 2 | $0 |
| KEVIN BUCHANAN | 2ND VICE COMMANDER | 2 | $0 |
| PHILLIP NICKLAS | FINANCE OFFICER | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1425 J ST, ARCATA, CA 95521-5537
- Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
- PO Box 274, Arcata CA 95521
- Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
- Kevin Smith, 1480 G St Apt B, Arcata CA 95521
- Signed the 990-EZ
- PHILLIP NICKLAS, FINANCE OFFICER
- Phone
- (707) 443-8448
- Website
- www.arcataveteranshall.org
- Return prepared by
- GROSSMAN HAGUE AN ACCOUNTANCY CORPORATI
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-6083103 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
SUPPORTS AND ADVOCATES FOR THE UNITED STATES VETERANS, ACTIVE MILITARY, AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Program accomplishments
- COLLEGE CORP IS A PROGRAM RUN BY THE STATE OF CA THROUGH COLLEGES THAT GIVES STUDENTS MONEY TOWARDS TUITION FOR VOLUNTEER HOURS IN ORGANIZATIONS THAT BUILD THEIR INSTITUTIONAL EXPERIENCE. THIS PROGRAM GAVE LEGION VOLUNTEERS A STIPEND TO MANAGE THE VOLUNTEERS FROM COLLEGE CORP.Expenses $20,800 · grants $24,000
- MONTHLY BRUNCH FUNDRAISER FOLLOWING MEETINGSExpenses $1,630 · grants $1,687
- PROVIDE MEALS TO VETERANS BEFORE MONTHLY MEETINGSExpenses $4,181
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 94-6083103
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(19): Veterans' organization
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Organization other than a public charity or private foundation
- Exempt since
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $28,718
- Income (IRS master file)
- $116,657
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2018
- Posted by the IRS
- August 13, 2018
- Reinstated
- Effective February 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
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $95,829 | $96,575 | $28,718 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $113,077 | $91,092 | $24,797 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2017 Officer: Kevin Smith | December 31, 2017 | ≤ $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 94-6083103).
Questions about AMERICAN LEGION
- What is the EIN of AMERICAN LEGION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN LEGION is 94-6083103.
- Is AMERICAN LEGION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2018 and reinstated it effective February 15, 2021.
- Are donations to AMERICAN LEGION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Organization other than a public charity or private foundation).
- 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-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN LEGION?
- The 990-N for 2017 names Kevin Smith.
- Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN LEGION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does AMERICAN LEGION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $95,829, expenses of $96,575 and total assets of $28,718 at year end.
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