AMERICAN LEGION

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2024 · Form 990 · revenue $310K · expenses $375K · assets $509K

EIN
74-6060486
Address
PO BOX 682, MISSION, TX 78573-0011
NTEE code
W30 Military, Veterans' Organizations (Public and Societal Benefit) published (IRS Business Master File)
Exempt type
501(c)(19): veterans organization (corporation)
Ruling date
April 2012 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
IRS status
Exempt: reinstated October 15, 2011 after an automatic revocation on May 15, 2010 IRS data ↗
Tax-deductible donations
Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (other exempt organization) Pub 78 ↗
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Mission

Veterans Organization Promotes social welfare of community, assists disabled and needy war veterans, perpetuates the memory of deceased veterans, sponsors

Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).

People paid by the organization

None of the 21 people listed on these returns reported compensation from the organization. They are listed below.

Officers and directors, no compensation reported

21 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.

NameLatest titleYearsHrs/wk (latest)CompensationOrganizations
Rodolfo Flores Jr Post Adjutant2020-2024 5 $0 reported 1
Ralph Philp 1st Vice2021-2024 2 $0 reported 1
J J Garza 2nd Vice2020-2024 2 $0 reported 1
David Heckman Service Officer2020-2024 0 $0 reported 1
Jim Tabor Judge Advocate2020-2024 0 $0 reported 1
Lyle Clark Historian2020-2024 0 $0 reported 1
Roy Prado Chaplain2021-2024 0 $0 reported 1
Arnoldo Martinez Sergeant At Arms2020-2024 0 $0 reported 1
Juan Garza Executive Committee2020-2024 0 $0 reported 1
Juan Longoria Trustee/Ex Comm2020-2024 0 $0 reported 1
Frank Hudley Trustee2020-2024 0 $0 reported 1
Fernando Sarabia Exec Committee2020-2024 0 $0 reported 1
Bob Winski Executive Committee2020-2024 0 $0 reported 1
Roberto Lopez Executive Committee2020-2024 0 $0 reported 1
Rogelio Pena Executive committee2020-2024 0 $0 reported 1
Arturo Cruz Executive Committee2020-2024 0 $0 reported 1
Arturo Alanis Commander2021-2024 1 $0 reported 1
Martha Meza Executive Committee2021-2024 0 $0 reported 1
Ruben Gonzalez (former) 1st Vice2020 2 $0 reported 1
Patricio Escamilla (former) Adjutant/Finance2020 5 $0 reported 1
Larry Miller (former) Chaplain2020 0 $0 reported 1

People by year

2024 · 18 people listed · none paid · 3 employees · 100 volunteers
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
Rodolfo Flores Jr Post Adjutant5 $0$0$0 $01
Ralph Philp 1st Vice2 $0$0$0 $01
J J Garza 2nd Vice2 $0$0$0 $01
David Heckman Service Officer0 $0$0$0 $01
Jim Tabor Judge Advocate0 $0$0$0 $01
Lyle Clark Historian0 $0$0$0 $01
Roy Prado Chaplain0 $0$0$0 $01
Arnoldo Martinez Sergeant At Arms0 $0$0$0 $01
Juan Garza Executive Committee0 $0$0$0 $01
Juan Longoria Trustee/Ex Comm0 $0$0$0 $01
Frank Hudley Trustee0 $0$0$0 $01
Fernando Sarabia Exec Committee0 $0$0$0 $01
Bob Winski Executive Committee0 $0$0$0 $01
Roberto Lopez Executive Committee0 $0$0$0 $01
Rogelio Pena Executive committee0 $0$0$0 $01
Arturo Cruz Executive Committee0 $0$0$0 $01
Arturo Alanis Commander1 $0$0$0 $01
Martha Meza Executive Committee0 $0$0$0 $01
2023 · 18 people listed · none paid · 3 employees · 100 volunteers
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
Rodolfo Flores Jr Post Adjutant5 $0$0$0 $01
Ralph Philp 1st Vice2 $0$0$0 $01
J J Garza 2nd Vice2 $0$0$0 $01
David Heckman Service Officer0 $0$0$0 $01
Jim Tabor Judge Advocate0 $0$0$0 $01
Lyle Clark Historian0 $0$0$0 $01
Roy Prado Chaplain0 $0$0$0 $01
Arnoldo Martinez Sergeant At Arms0 $0$0$0 $01
Juan Garza Executive Committee0 $0$0$0 $01
Juan Longoria Trustee/Ex Comm0 $0$0$0 $01
Frank Hudley Trustee0 $0$0$0 $01
Fernando Sarabia Exec Committee0 $0$0$0 $01
Bob Winski Executive Committee0 $0$0$0 $01
Roberto Lopez Executive Committee0 $0$0$0 $01
Rogelio Pena Executive committee0 $0$0$0 $01
Arturo Cruz Executive Committee0 $0$0$0 $01
Arturo Alanis Commander1 $0$0$0 $01
Martha Meza Executive Committee0 $0$0$0 $01
2022 · 18 people listed · none paid · 2 employees · 100 volunteers
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
Rodolfo Flores Jr Post Adjutant5 $0$0$0 $01
Ralph Philp 1st Vice2 $0$0$0 $01
J J Garza 2nd Vice2 $0$0$0 $01
David Heckman Service Officer0 $0$0$0 $01
Jim Tabor Judge Advocate0 $0$0$0 $01
Lyle Clark Historian0 $0$0$0 $01
Roy Prado Chaplain0 $0$0$0 $01
Arnoldo Martinez Sergeant At Arms0 $0$0$0 $01
Juan Garza Executive Committee0 $0$0$0 $01
Juan Longoria Trustee/Ex Comm0 $0$0$0 $01
Frank Hudley Trustee0 $0$0$0 $01
Fernando Sarabia Exec Committee0 $0$0$0 $01
Bob Winski Executive Committee0 $0$0$0 $01
Roberto Lopez Executive Committee0 $0$0$0 $01
Rogelio Pena Executive committee0 $0$0$0 $01
Arturo Cruz Executive Committee0 $0$0$0 $01
Arturo Alanis Commander1 $0$0$0 $01
Martha Meza Executive Committee0 $0$0$0 $01
2021 · 18 people listed · none paid · 2 employees · 100 volunteers
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
Rodolfo Flores Jr Post Adjutant5 $0$0$0 $01
Ralph Philp 1st Vice2 $0$0$0 $01
J J Garza 2nd Vice2 $0$0$0 $01
David Heckman Service Officer0 $0$0$0 $01
Jim Tabor Judge Advocate0 $0$0$0 $01
Lyle Clark Historian0 $0$0$0 $01
Roy Prado Chaplain0 $0$0$0 $01
Arnoldo Martinez Sergeant At Arms0 $0$0$0 $01
Juan Garza Executive Committee0 $0$0$0 $01
Juan Longoria Trustee/Ex Comm0 $0$0$0 $01
Frank Hudley Trustee0 $0$0$0 $01
Fernando Sarabia Exec Committee0 $0$0$0 $01
Bob Winski Executive Committee0 $0$0$0 $01
Roberto Lopez Executive Committee0 $0$0$0 $01
Rogelio Pena Executive committee0 $0$0$0 $01
Arturo Cruz Executive Committee0 $0$0$0 $01
Arturo Alanis Commander1 $0$0$0 $01
Martha Meza Executive Committee0 $0$0$0 $01
2020 · 17 people listed · none paid · 2 employees · 100 volunteers
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
Rodolfo Flores Jr Commander5 $0$0$0 $01
Ruben Gonzalez 1st Vice2 $0$0$0 $01
J J Garza 2nd Vice2 $0$0$0 $01
Patricio Escamilla Adjutant/Finance5 $0$0$0 $01
David Heckman Service Officer0 $0$0$0 $01
Jim Tabor Judge Advocate0 $0$0$0 $01
Lyle Clark Historian0 $0$0$0 $01
Larry Miller Chaplain0 $0$0$0 $01
Arnoldo Martinez Sergeant At Arms0 $0$0$0 $01
Juan Garza Trustee0 $0$0$0 $01
Juan Longoria Trustee/Ex Comm0 $0$0$0 $01
Frank Hudley Trustee0 $0$0$0 $01
Fernando Sarabia Exec Committee0 $0$0$0 $01
Bob Winski Executive Committee0 $0$0$0 $01
Roberto Lopez Executive Committee0 $0$0$0 $01
Rogelio Pena Executive committee0 $0$0$0 $01
Arturo Cruz Executive Committee0 $0$0$0 $01

Highest-paid independent contractors

No independent contractors reported.

Who gave

Contributor names are not public for this form type.

Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.

Finances

Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.

RevenueExpensesAssetsNet assetsContributionsProgram revenueOfficer payEmployeesVolunteers
2024 · Form 990 period ending 2024-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$310,028$374,778 $509,477$443,134 $520$0 -3100
2023 · Form 990 period ending 2023-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$119,930$48,254 $370,027$316,694 $1,250$0 -3100
2022 · Form 990 period ending 2022-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$139,709$32,803 $256,601$256,601 $2,235$0 $02100
2021 · Form 990 period ending 2021-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$75,731$28,949 $125,423$125,423 $5,510$0 -2100
2020 · Form 990 period ending 2020-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$73,412$56,497 $133,525$133,525 $7,984$0 $02100

Funders of this organization

Not reported: no grants to this organization appear in the filings we have (tax years 2010 to 2025).

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Same category: NTEE code and revenue

Ranked without any AI: same NTEE code first, then the same NTEE group; then revenue within 2x, 5x or 10x; then the same state; then similar name and mission text. NTEE: the IRS’s code when it lists one, otherwise FURP’s inferred code. Same state only · More (100)

OrganizationStateNTEELatest revenueLatest expensesTop-paid titleTop payWhy similar
AMERICAN LEGIONTXW30 $327,306$423,893 ADJUTANT$4,431 Same NTEE code W30, revenue within 2x, same state, similar mission
AMERICAN LEGIONTXW30 $302,277$301,591 HISTORIAN$0 Same NTEE code W30, revenue within 2x, same state, similar mission
AMERICAN LEGIONTXW30 $276,514$341,134 Commander$0 Same NTEE code W30, revenue within 2x, same state, similar mission
AMERICAN LEGIONTXW30 $342,045$350,044 ADJUTANT$1,100 Same NTEE code W30, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name
AMERICAN LEGIONTXW30 $281,666$309,990 COMMANDER$0 Same NTEE code W30, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name
AMERICAN LEGIONTXW30 $354,335$0 Financial Officer$0 Same NTEE code W30, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name
AMERICAN LEGIONTXW30 $332,460$289,852 FINANCE OFFICER$0 Same NTEE code W30, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name
AMERICAN LEGIONTXW30 $343,596$295,597 COMMANDER$0 Same NTEE code W30, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name
AMERICAN LEGIONTXW30 $280,571$279,832 FINANCE OFFICER$0 Same NTEE code W30, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name
AMERICAN LEGION POST 223TXW30 $297,099$75,670 COMMANDER$0 Same NTEE code W30, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name
AMERICAN LEGION POST 0251 CRAIG- HARRISSTXW30 $330,748$162,051 1ST VP COMM$0 Same NTEE code W30, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name
AMVETSTXW30 $312,277$303,927 OFFICER$0 Same NTEE code W30, revenue within 2x, same state, similar mission
ALVIN WHEELER POST 292 THE AMERICAN LEGION DEPARTMENT OF TEXASTXW30 $281,269$300,015 COMMANDER$0 Same NTEE code W30, revenue within 2x, same state
SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MILITARY ENGINEERSTXW30 $282,155$196,189 PRESIDENT$0 Same NTEE code W30, revenue within 2x, same state
AMVETSTXW30 $339,200$339,200 Service Officer$0 Same NTEE code W30, revenue within 2x, same state
COWTOWN WARRIORS INCTXW30 $322,505$329,266 Secretary$0 Same NTEE code W30, revenue within 2x, same state
TEXAS NATIONAL GUARD FAMILY SUPPORT FOUNDATIONTXW30 $317,202$299,014 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/GRANT MANAGER$28,806 Same NTEE code W30, revenue within 2x, same state
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF TEXASTXW30 $330,718$393,747 CHAPLAIN$0 Same NTEE code W30, revenue within 2x, same state
BROTHERS-SISTERS OF OUR MILITARY ADVENTURESTXW30 $317,590$324,535 DIRECTOR$0 Same NTEE code W30, revenue within 2x, same state
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF TEXASTXW30 $319,464$246,587 Previous Canteen Manager$33,298 Same NTEE code W30, revenue within 2x, same state
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF TEXASTXW30 $313,511$223,996 QUARTERMASTE$0 Same NTEE code W30, revenue within 2x, same state
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF TEXASTXW30 $325,315$320,792 COMMANDER$0 Same NTEE code W30, revenue within 2x, same state
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THETXW30 $344,394$285,890 Quartermaster$0 Same NTEE code W30, revenue within 2x, same state
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF TEXASTXW30 $313,318$227,365 COMMANDER$0 Same NTEE code W30, revenue within 2x, same state
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF TEXASTXW30 $312,296$368,327 POST SURGEON$0 Same NTEE code W30, revenue within 2x, same state

Who funds organizations like this

Grantors that funded the 100 most similar organizations. Ranked by total given to them. Foundations (990-PF) and donor-advised fund sponsors only. Same matching as Funders above (by EIN, or by name for foundations).

GrantorTotal givenGrantsOrganizations fundedTypeYearsWhich ones
NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TR $85,0001 1DAF sponsor2021–2021 COWTOWN WARRIORS INC
SAN ANTONIO AREA FOUNDATION $50,0001 1DAF sponsor2010–2010 TEXAS NATIONAL GUARD FAMILY SUPPORT FOUNDATION
AMARILLO AREA FOUNDATION INC $45,0001 1DAF sponsor2024–2024 BROTHERS-SISTERS OF OUR MILITARY ADVENTURES
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND $36,0004 2DAF sponsor2019–2023 BROTHERS-SISTERS OF OUR MILITARY ADVENTURES; COWTOWN WARRIORS INC
CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA $16,6682 1DAF sponsor2023–2024 BROTHERS-SISTERS OF OUR MILITARY ADVENTURES
XCEL ENERGY FOUNDATION $16,0555 1Private foundation2019–2024 BROTHERS-SISTERS OF OUR MILITARY ADVENTURES
CATRON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION $15,5005 1Private foundation2021–2025 BROTHERS-SISTERS OF OUR MILITARY ADVENTURES
THE BLACKBAUD GIVING FUND $12,6401 1DAF sponsor2022–2022 COWTOWN WARRIORS INC
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTH TEXAS $11,5007 2DAF sponsor2014–2020 COWTOWN WARRIORS INC; AMERICAN LEGION
AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC $11,5001 1DAF sponsor2024–2024 COWTOWN WARRIORS INC
THE DALLAS FOUNDATION $10,8501 1DAF sponsor2019–2019 COWTOWN WARRIORS INC
VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM $10,0001 1DAF sponsor2024–2024 COWTOWN WARRIORS INC
PENNSYLVANIA AUTOMOTIVE ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION $10,0001 1DAF sponsor2025–2025 AMERICAN LEGION
DUBOIS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC $9,9861 1DAF sponsor2018–2018 AMERICAN LEGION
DAVID J AND JUDY BECK FOUNDATION $5,0001 1Private foundation2023–2023 COWTOWN WARRIORS INC

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Where the money went

Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.

2024 · Form 990 · $374,778 spent · pay $47,085 · grants $2,500 · events $1,201
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Occupancy $313,403$0$313,403$0 83.6%
Other salaries and wages $43,739$0$0$43,739 11.7%
Fees: accounting $5,662$0$5,662$0 1.5%
Depreciation and depletion $4,684$0$4,984$0 1.2%
Payroll taxes $3,346$0$0$3,346 0.9%
Grants to US individuals $2,500$2,500-- 0.7%
Travel $1,444$0$1,444$0 0.4%
Fundraising events Eventdirect expenses; gross income $2,293$1,201reported apart
Total$374,778100%

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2023 · Form 990 · $48,254 spent · pay $41,483 · grants $0 · events $7,947
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Other salaries and wages $38,535$0$0$38,535 79.9%
Depreciation and depletion $6,771$0$6,771$0 14.0%
Payroll taxes $2,948$0$0$2,948 6.1%
Fundraising events Eventdirect expenses; gross income $14,555$7,947reported apart
Total$48,254100%

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2022 · Form 990 · $32,803 spent · pay $24,272 · grants $0 · events $8,266
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Other salaries and wages $22,547$0$0$0 68.7%
Depreciation and depletion $8,531$0$0$0 26.0%
Payroll taxes $1,725$0$0$0 5.3%
Fundraising events Eventdirect expenses; gross income $15,029$8,266reported apart
Total$32,803100%

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2021 · Form 990 · $28,949 spent · pay $20,104 · grants $0 · events $1,595
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Other salaries and wages $18,675$0$0$0 64.5%
Depreciation and depletion $8,845$0$0$0 30.6%
Payroll taxes $1,429$0$0$0 4.9%
Fundraising events Eventdirect expenses; gross income $3,243$1,595reported apart
Total$28,949100%

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2020 · Form 990 · $56,497 spent · pay $13,928 · grants $0 · events $0
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Occupancy $19,050$19,050$0$0 33.7%
Other salaries and wages $12,938$12,938$0$0 22.9%
Depreciation and depletion $9,302$9,302$0$0 16.5%
Other (as described)Donations $5,667$5,667$0$0 10.0%
Office expenses $3,882$3,882$0$0 6.9%
Other (as described)Membership fees $2,976$2,976$0$0 5.3%
All other expenses $1,692$1,692$0$0 3.0%
Payroll taxes $990$990$0$0 1.8%
Total$56,497100%

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