Nonprofit · EIN 94-6102300
AMERICAN LEGION
Also known as 0148 OWEN SALING POST
Tax-exempt · CHOWCHILLA, CA 93610
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2021 | 990-EZ (amended) | $20,062 | $23,934 | -$3,872 | $352,075 | $0 | $352,075 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2021
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $900
- Membership dues
- $145
- Program service revenue
- $8,400
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $10,617
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,300
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Occupancy
- $18,325
- Printing, publications and postage
- $500
- Other expenses
- $1,809
- Program services (functional)
- $20,932
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $355,947
- Total assets, end of year
- $352,075
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $352,075
- Cash, savings and investments
- $42,075
- Land and buildings
- $310,000
- Gross receipts
- $27,160
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, 2021, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN KIRWIN | COMMANDER | 19 | $0 |
| DEBRA HERZOG | FINANCE OFFICER | 12 | $0 |
| HARRIET KIRWIN | ADJUTANT | 17 | $0 |
| VIRGIL RYALS | VICE COMMANDER | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 445 TRINITY AVE, CHOWCHILLA, CA 93610-2851
- In care of
- % AMY ACREE
- Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
- 445 Trinity Ave, Chowchilla CA 93610
- Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
- John Kirwin, 808 Trinity Avenue, Chowchilla CA 93610
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Debra Herzog, Finance Officer
- Phone
- (559) 715-3022
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-6102300 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
This is a Veterans organization. Our mission of the American Legion is to strengthen our communities, states and nations with programs and services for our veterans, the military and their families. Further we seek to benefit and strengthen ties with our youth. Helmets for Heroes assistance was given. Four Scholarships were given to high school seniors. Junior high school students were provided with tuition and transportation funding. Eighth grade students were assisted with a fundraiser to help them go to Washington D.C. Medallions and monetary awards were given for Americanism to eighth grade students. Monetary gifts were awarded to Oratorical Content Winners.
Program accomplishments
- We contribute to the well-being of veterans in need and also to various community and youth organizations.Expenses $20,932 · grants $3,300
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-N on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-N on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 94-6102300
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(19): Veterans' organization
- Exempt since
- 1934
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Group exemption
- 0925: AMERICAN LEGION
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-N for 2025 Officer: John Kirwin | December 31, 2025 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: John Kirwin | December 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: John Kirwin | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: John Kirwin | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | $20,062 | $23,934 | $352,075 | XML |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: John Kirwin | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: John Kirwin | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 94-6102300).
Questions about AMERICAN LEGION
- What is the EIN of AMERICAN LEGION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN LEGION is 94-6102300.
- Is AMERICAN LEGION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(19) since 1934.
- Which annual return does AMERICAN LEGION file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- 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-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN LEGION?
- The 990-N for 2025 names John Kirwin.
- Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN LEGION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2021 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does AMERICAN LEGION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2021 it reported revenue of $20,062, expenses of $23,934 and total assets of $352,075 at year end.
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