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EIN 95-1497666

American Legion Bakersfield Post 26

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(19)
Num. employees
Unknown
City
Bakersfield
State
California
Year formed
1946
Most recent tax filings
2020-06-01
NTEE code, primary
W30: Military, Veterans Organizations
Description
The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nations largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans. Provided veterans services and support throughout the local community.
Related structure
American Legion Bakersfield Post 26 is child organization, under the parent exemption from The American Legion.
Also known as...
Bakersfield Post 26 the American Legion Dept of California; American Legion Post 26; 26 Bakersfield Ca Post
Total revenues
$73,007
2020
Total expenses
$101,616
2020
Total assets
$241,531
2020
Num. employees
n/a

Personnel at American Legion Bakersfield Post 26

NameTitleCompensation
David GrahamPresident and Chief Executive Officer / Adjutant$10,000
Mick EdmondsonCommander$0
Joel ParkChaplin$0

Financials for American Legion Bakersfield Post 26

RevenuesFYE 06/2020
Total grants, contributions, etc.$11,016
Program services$25,674
Membership dues$0
Investment income and dividends$23,992
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from gaming activities and fundraising events, combined$0
Net income from sales of inventory$5,420
Miscellaneous revenues$6,905
Total revenues$73,007

Form 990s for American Legion Bakersfield Post 26

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2020-062021-04-20990EZView PDF
2019-062020-02-04990EZView PDF
2018-062019-07-23990EZView PDF
2017-062018-11-15990EZView PDF
2016-062017-09-07990EOView PDF
...and 6 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 19, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2020
June 25, 2021
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
September 30, 2020
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2019
September 30, 2020
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2018
March 7, 2020
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Public sector nonprofitsMilitary and veteran charitiesChapter / child organizations
Issues
Military and veterans
Characteristics
State / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringNo full-time employees
General information
Address
2020 H St
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Metro area
Bakersfield, CA
County
Kern County, CA
Phone
(661) 324-9453
IRS details
EIN
95-1497666
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990-EZ
Year formed
1946
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
No
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
W30: Military, Veterans Organizations
Parent/child status
Child within group exemption
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