AMERICAN LEGION ARTHUR GOSSETT POST 273
EIN 48-6134907 · Commemorative Events (A84)
What they do
AMERICAN LEGION ASSISTANCE to AREA VETERANS
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Basic facts we verified
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Money report from 2025The charity has a recent tax report to read.
They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.
They name their leaders6 people are listed in the latest report.
You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.
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Financial picture
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Leadership and board
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No compensation was reported for these leaders. The complete board and leadership roster is shown below.
Board and leadership roster (6)
ALVIN HILLFINANCE OFFICER
EUGENE ANDERSONADJUTANT
FLOYD HALLOWAYTRUSTEE
LEON WELLSTRUSTEE
MELISSA MCGEEVICE COMMANDER
ROBERT PRYORCOMMANDER
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 1946
- Location
- 1335 N HYDRAULIC ST, WICHITA, KS 67214-2613
- County
- Sedgwick
- In care of
- ALVIN HILL
- Primary officer
- ALVIN HILL, FINANCE OFFICER
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990
- Tax preparer
- EXECUTIVE ACCOUNTING SERVICES
- NTEE classification
- Commemorative Events (A84)
- IRS tax category
- Commemorative Events