AMERICAN LEGION POST 254
EIN 31-6181448 · Commemorative Events (A84)
What they do
to Uphold and Defend The Constitution of The United States of America; to Maintain Law and Order; to Foster and Perpetuate A One Hundred Percent Americanism; to Preserve The Memories and Incidents of Our Associations In The Great Wars; to Inculcate A Sense of Individual Obligation to The Community, State and Nation; to Combat The Autocracy of Both The Classes and The Masses; to Make Right The Master of Might; to Promote Peace and Goodwill On Earth; to Safeguard and Transmit to Posterity The Principles of Justice, Freedom and Democracy; to Consecrate and Sanctify Our Comradeship By Our Devotion to Mutual Helpfulness.
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IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.
Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.
They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.
They name their leaders5 people are listed in the latest report.
You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.
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Leadership and board
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BRUCE NIXONFINANCE OFFICER
GERALD RUSSEL1ST VICE COMMAN
JEFF SZABOCOMMANDER
JOHN LEBER2ND VICE COMMAN
OPENADJUTANT
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 1946
- Location
- 180 W MAPLE STREET, JOHNSTOWN, OH 43031
- County
- Licking
- In care of
- JEFF SZABO
- Primary officer
- JEFF SZABO, COMMANDER
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2024
- Tax period began
- July 1, 2024
- Return type
- 990EZ
- Tax preparer
- BAKER BAKER & HAAS LTD
- NTEE classification
- Commemorative Events (A84)
- IRS tax category
- Commemorative Events