AMERICAN LEGION POST 139
EIN 54-0624805 · Commemorative Events (A84)
What they do
to PROVIDE AID and SERVICES to US ARMED FORCES VETERANS, and to PROVIDE SUPPORT for LOCAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS YOUTH GROUPS and SCHOOLS.
Are they doing good?
The public paperwork has several good signs. Now check whether the charity can show who it helped.
Here is the honest answer: A tax form shows money and paperwork. It cannot prove that people, animals, or the community were truly helped.
Good signs we looked for
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 leaders12 people are listed in the latest report.
You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.
Money made simple
Ask these three easy questions
- Who did you help? Ask for a recent story or report that shows real results.
- What will my money do? Ask exactly what your gift will pay for.
- Is this really the charity? Give only through its official website or confirmed phone number.
Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $397,927 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.
Bottom line: Good paperwork is a good sign—not proof. The best answer comes when the charity can show what it changed, who it helped, and what your gift will do. YouCanGiveBack does not endorse or grade organizations.
Financial picture
A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.
Money in and money out
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Leadership and board
Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.
See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (12)
BERVIN ELLIOTAT-LARGE MEMBER
DAVID LAPANADJUTANT
FRANK DEMERASKIHISTORIAN
JASON STONEMANSERGEANT AT ARMS
JASON THOMASJUDGE ADVOCATE
JOSH FULTZAT-LARGE MEMBER
LEE BECKERCHAPLIN
MICHAEL MYER2ND VICE COMMANER
MIKE GREBBFINANCE OFFICER
PATRICK SARGENTAT-LARGE MEMBER
PAUL SELBY1ST VICE COMMANDER
RICHARD RODRIGUEZCOMMANDER
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 1946
- Location
- PO BOX 7175, ARLINGTON, VA 22207
- County
- Arlington
- In care of
- RICHARD L RODRIGUEZ
- Primary officer
- RICHARD L RODRIGUEZ, COMMANDER
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2024
- Tax period began
- July 1, 2024
- Return type
- 990
- Tax preparer
- TURNER LEINS & GOLD LLC
- NTEE classification
- Commemorative Events (A84)
- IRS tax category
- Commemorative Events