Liabilities / Assets
55th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
EIN 74-6056189 • 501(c)19 • Bishop, TX
Profile
The american legion is 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 and veterans.
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Liabilities / Assets
55th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Liabilities / Revenue
55th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Net Margin
9th percentile
Higher net margin than 9% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
95th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 95% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
5th percentile
Faster asset growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
40th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 40% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Down$36,094
Down $52,815 (-59%) from 2022
Liabilities
Flat$0
Flat from 2022
Net Assets
Down$36,094
Down $52,815 (-59%) from 2022
Revenue
Down$88,092
Down $4,064 (-4.4%) from 2022
Expenses
Up$135,907
Up $30,978 (+30%) from 2022
Net Income
Down-$47,815
Down $35,042 (-274%) from 2022
Most recent year
2023 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
The american legion is 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 and veterans.
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| LED, SPONSORED AND PARTICIPATED IN LOCAL PATRIOTIC EVENTS IN SOUTH TEXAS | $0 | $0 |
| SPONSORED YOUTH ACTIVITIES INCLUDING BOYS STATE. | $0 | $0 |
| AWARDED EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO AREA YOUTH | $0 | $0 |
| SUPPORTED WOUNDED WARRIORS AND OTHER VETERANS IN NEED. | $0 | $0 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL DAIN DENKLER | Commander | PT | $0 | - | - |
| ROY DAVIS | Finance Officer | PT | $0 | - | - |
| LOWELL BURRIS | Adjutant | PT | $0 | - | - |
| CHARLES LOVING | Chaplain | - | $0 | - | - |
| RICHARD TRAHAN | Vice Commander/Sergent At | - | $0 | - | - |
“Income: gross receipts: 87432. Returns and allowances: 0. Less cost of goods sold: 52459. Gross profit: 34973. Cost of goods sold: inventory at beginning of year: 0. Merchandise purchased: 39344. Cost of labor: 0. Materials and supplies: 13115. Other costs: 0. Inventory at end of year: 0. Cost of goods sold: 52459. Total to form 990-ez, line 14: 29937.”
“Description: machine income. Amount: 46811. Description: interest income. Amount: 408. Description: hall rental. Amount: 5000. Total to form 990-ez, line 8: 52219.”
“Activity classification: scholarship & donations. Grantee name: various. Grantee relationship: none. Date of gift: 01/31/23. Amount given: 10000.”
“Description: depreciation. Amount: 4628. Description: refunds. Amount: 2020. Description: other expenses. Amount: 23289.”
“Description: sales tax. Amount: 7134. Description: other. Amount: 30643. Description: dues. Amount: 900. Description: permits/licenses. Amount: 2957. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 41634.”
“Description: other depreciable assets. Beg. Of year amount: 16642. End of year amount: 12847.”
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| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm | 0 | WENDY HUFFMAN |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum | 0 | 5805740513 |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 400 E TEXAS STREET |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | BISHOP |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | TX |
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| IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 8265 |
| IRS990EZ/ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/CostOfGoodsSoldAmt | 0 | 52459 |
| IRS990EZ/DirectIndirectPltclExpendAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/DonorAdvisedFndsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt | 0 | -47815 |
| IRS990EZ/FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt | 0 | 1500 |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignFinancialAccountInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignOfficeInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 83909 |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 36094 |
| IRS990EZ/GrantsAndSimilarAmountsPaidAmt | 0 | 10000 |
| IRS990EZ/GrossProfitLossSlsOfInvntryAmt | 0 | 34973 |
| IRS990EZ/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 140551 |
| IRS990EZ/GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt | 0 | 87432 |
| IRS990EZ/GroupExemptionNum | 0 | 0925 |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartVInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/LandAndBuildingsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 15505 |
| IRS990EZ/LandAndBuildingsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 14982 |
| IRS990EZ/MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/MembershipDuesAmt | 0 | 900 |
| IRS990EZ/MethodOfAccountingCashInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt | 0 | 83909 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt | 0 | 36094 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 83909 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 36094 |
| IRS990EZ/OccupancyRentUtltsAndMaintAmt | 0 | 29937 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 0 | 20.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 1 | 18.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 2 | 5.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 3 | 2.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 4 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 0 | MICHAEL DAIN DENKLER |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 1 | ROY DAVIS |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 2 | LOWELL BURRIS |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 3 | CHARLES LOVING |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 4 | RICHARD TRAHAN |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 0 | COMMANDER |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 1 | FINANCE OFFICER |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 2 | ADJUTANT |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 3 | CHAPLAIN |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 4 | VICE COMMANDER/SERGENT AT |
| IRS990EZ/OperateHospitalInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/Organization501cInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationFiled990TInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationHadUBIInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherAssetsTotalDetail/BOYAmt | 0 | 16642 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherAssetsTotalDetail/EOYAmt | 0 | 12847 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherExpensesTotalAmt | 0 | 41634 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherRevenueTotalAmt | 0 | 52219 |
| IRS990EZ/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt | 0 | THE AMERICAN LEGION IS 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 AND VETERANS. |
| IRS990EZ/PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt | 0 | 1207 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 0 | LED, SPONSORED AND PARTICIPATED IN LOCAL PATRIOTIC EVENTS IN SOUTH TEXAS |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 1 | SPONSORED YOUTH ACTIVITIES INCLUDING BOYS STATE. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 2 | AWARDED EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO AREA YOUTH |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 3 | SUPPORTED WOUNDED WARRIORS AND OTHER VETERANS IN NEED. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SalariesOtherCompEmplBnftAmt | 0 | 51629 |
| IRS990EZ/ScheduleBNotRequiredInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/SubjectToProxyTaxInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TanningServicesProvidedInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 135907 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 88092 |
| IRS990EZ/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/WebsiteAddressTxt | 0 | N/A |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | INCOME: GROSS RECEIPTS: 87432. RETURNS AND ALLOWANCES: 0. LESS COST OF GOODS SOLD: 52459. GROSS PROFIT: 34973. COST OF GOODS SOLD: INVENTORY AT BEGINNING OF YEAR: 0. MERCHANDISE PURCHASED: 39344. COST OF LABOR: 0. MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES: 13115. OTHER COSTS: 0. INVENTORY AT END OF YEAR: 0. COST OF GOODS SOLD: 52459. TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, LINE 14: 29937. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | DESCRIPTION: MACHINE INCOME. AMOUNT: 46811. DESCRIPTION: INTEREST INCOME. AMOUNT: 408. DESCRIPTION: HALL RENTAL. AMOUNT: 5000. TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, LINE 8: 52219. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | ACTIVITY CLASSIFICATION: SCHOLARSHIP & DONATIONS. GRANTEE NAME: VARIOUS. GRANTEE RELATIONSHIP: NONE. DATE OF GIFT: 01/31/23. AMOUNT GIVEN: 10000. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | DESCRIPTION: DEPRECIATION. AMOUNT: 4628. DESCRIPTION: REFUNDS. AMOUNT: 2020. DESCRIPTION: OTHER EXPENSES. AMOUNT: 23289. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | DESCRIPTION: SALES TAX. AMOUNT: 7134. DESCRIPTION: OTHER. AMOUNT: 30643. DESCRIPTION: DUES. AMOUNT: 900. DESCRIPTION: PERMITS/LICENSES. AMOUNT: 2957. TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, LINE 16: 41634. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | DESCRIPTION: OTHER DEPRECIABLE ASSETS. BEG. OF YEAR AMOUNT: 16642. END OF YEAR AMOUNT: 12847. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 7 - SALES OF INVENTORY |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 8 - OTHER REVENUE |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 10 - GRANTS AND SIMILAR AMOUNTS PAID |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 14 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 4 | FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 - OTHER EXPENSES |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 5 | FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24 - OTHER ASSETS |
| TransferPrsnlBnftContractsDecl/DeclarationDesc | 0 | THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, RECEIVE ANY FUNDS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, TO PAY PREMIUMS ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.THE ORGANIZATION, DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, PAY ANY PREMIUMS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT. |
| ReturnHeader/BuildTS | 0 | 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd | 0 | 1 |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm | 0 | ROY DAVIS |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt | 0 | COMMANDER |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 3615226586 |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt | 0 | 2025-11-17 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | AMERICAN LEGION POST 185 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt | 0 | AMER |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/EIN | 0 | 746056189 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/PhoneNum | 0 | 3615843256 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 400 EAST TEXAS STREET |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | BISHOP |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | TX |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 78343 |
| ReturnHeader/IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd | 0 | 0 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmEIN | 0 | 741499019 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | DAVIS TRANT RAMIREZ & FLORES |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | PO BOX 1117 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/CityNm | 0 | KINGSVILLE |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | TX |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 783641117 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 3615929321 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparerPersonNm | 0 | JOHN RAMIREZ CPA |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/SelfEmployedInd | 0 | X |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTs | 0 | 2025-11-17T15:10:24-06:00 |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTypeCd | 0 | 990EZ |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt | 0 | 2022-07-01 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt | 0 | 2023-06-30 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxYr | 0 | 2022 |
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