LATIN AMERICAN LEGION POST 840 INC
EIN 23-6438602 · Commemorative Events (A84)
What they do
Holds Yearly Epiphany Holiday (Three Kings Day) Observations and Children Celebrations In January. Nearly 50 Toys for Children 1 to 12 Years of Age Regardless of Their Religious Faith. A Hall is Rented for The Event. 50-75 Parents, Children and Siblings Are Welcome to Attend. Catered Food and DJ Music Entertainment. All This At Cost to Attendees. The Post Holds Annual Memorial Ceremonies At The Puerto Rico Medal of Honor Grove In Valley Forge, PA. Wreaths and Flowers Are Presented. Transportation, Food and Refreshment for 40-50 Attendees At No Cost to Attendees. The Post Holds Annual Pre-Mothers Day Appreciation Luncheons. The Post Presents Wreaths At Veterans Day and Several Veterans War Memorial Events Throughout The Northeast Pennsylvania and South Jersey Areas. The Post Has Supported Local Elected Officials With Schoolbook Bags and Turkey Community Giveaways. The Post Has Held Local Membership Recruitment Drives. Members Attend Annual PA Department Legion College Training.
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Board and leadership roster (8)
DARRYRL JOHNSONADJUTANT
GEORGE PEREZ2ND VICE COMMANDER
JOSE RIVERACOMMANDER EMERITUS
JOSE A RIVERA JRCOMMANDER
KENNETH ATWOODCHAPLAIN
KIMBERLY HENDERSON ROSARIOFINANCIAL OFFICER
VICTOR MARRERO1ST VICE COMMANDER
WILFREDO GONZALEZHISTORIAN
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 1946
- Location
- 16 CHARLES PT, NEWARK, DE 19702-2228
- County
- New Castle
- In care of
- % JOSE E RIVERA JR
- Primary officer
- Darryrl Johnson, Post Adjutant
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Commemorative Events (A84)
- IRS tax category
- Commemorative Events
- Revocation date
- May 15, 2010