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EIN 54-1209080

American Legion Post 159 / 159 Post Chincoteague Dept of Va

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(19)
Num. employees
12
City
Chincoteague Island
State
Virginia
Year formed
1933
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
W30: Military, Veterans Organizations
Description
American Legion Post 159 gathers veterans to enhance the well-being of Americas veterans, their families, our military, and our communities by their devotion to mutual helpfulness. They promote general welfare and offer programs for America's veterans and their families. Post 159 is located on Chincoteague Island in VA.
Also known as...
159 Post Chincoteague Dept of Va
Total revenues
$305,205
2023
Total expenses
$328,598
2023
Total assets
$31,995
2023
Num. employees
12
2023

Program areas at American Legion Post 159 / 159 Post Chincoteague Dept of Va

Promotion of general welfare for americas verterans, their families,

Grants made by American Legion Post 159 / 159 Post Chincoteague Dept of Va

GranteeAmount
North Accomack Little League$17,600

Financials for American Legion Post 159 / 159 Post Chincoteague Dept of Va

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$10,287
Program services$194,538
Investment income and dividends$9
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$100,371
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$305,205
Data update history
August 9, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
July 9, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 1, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 10 new personnel
June 28, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCivic / social organizationsPublic sector nonprofitsMilitary and veteran charitiesHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Military and veterans
Characteristics
State / local levelProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
PO Box 244
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
County
Accomack County, VA
IRS details
EIN
54-1209080
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1933
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
W30: Military, Veterans Organizations
NAICS code, primary
813410: Civic and Social Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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