AMERICAN LEGION POST 594 Charity Report

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AMERICAN LEGION POST 594

EIN 75-6051090 · Arts, Culture & Humanities (A)

What they do

SOCIAL ORGANIZATION of MILITARY VETERANS INCLUDING CHARITABLE FUNCTIONS ON AN ON GOING BASIS.

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Money report from 2022The report may be old. Ask for a newer one.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders2 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

$3,789.84spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

$100.00of every $100 spent went to management and office costsThis number alone does not tell us how much good they did.

$45.28in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

100.0%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2022

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

Revenue$187

Expenses$7,087

Annual shortfall $6,900 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Selected spending reported on the 990

Each amount is compared with total expenses separately. These categories can overlap, so they should not be added together as a pie chart.

Management and general$7,087 · 100.0% of expenses

Grants paid$57,665 · 813.7% of expenses

This source amount exceeds total expenses; compare the filing details carefully.

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$187

Expenses$7,087

Assets$320,868

Contributions$187

Grants given$57,665

Average grant$6,407

Management and general$7,087

Accounting fees$1,200

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2022

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (2)

ALAN LECZNARCOMMANDER (PRESIDENT)

HUBERT L FULKSRSONADJUTANT (SECRETARY)

About this charity

Recognized since: April 1942
Location: P O BOX 263594, HOUSTON, TX 77207
County: Harris
In care of: LYNN SPARKS
Primary officer: LYNN SPARKS, TREASURER

How to reach them

Phone(713) 859-7603

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2022
Tax period began: January 1, 2022
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: WRINKLE GARDNER & COMPANY PC
NTEE classification: Arts, Culture & Humanities (A)
IRS tax category: Arts, Culture & Humanities
Grant-giving organization: Yes
Revocation date: May 15, 2026