AMERICAN LEGION
EIN 23-7008134 · Professional Societies & Associations - Public & Societal Benefit (W03)
What they do
Mission Statement for American Legion Post 799. The American Legion is A Nonpartisan, Not-for-profit Organization With Great Political Influence Perpetuated By Its Grass-roots Involvement In The Legislation Process From Local Districts to Capitol Hill. Legionnaires Sense of Obligation to Community, State and Nation Drives Honest Advocacy for Veterans In Washington. The Legion Stands Behind The Issues Most Important to The Nations Veterans Community, Backed By Resolutions Passed By Volunteer Leadership.
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Board and leadership roster (7)
DANNY LAYNETREASURER
HOWARD FUHRMANTRUSTEE
JOHN HOFFMANCOMMANDER
MARK WINDSORTRUSTEE
MATTHEW BASKETTEPRESIDENT
SUSAN AXESECRETARY
WENDY KINGVICE PRESIDENT
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2024
- Location
- 2590 WILLOW ST, YORK, PA 17406-2342
- County
- York
- In care of
- % JEFFREY L SENTZ
- Primary officer
- Jeffrey Sentz, Accountant
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990
- NTEE classification
- Professional Societies & Associations - Public & Societal Benefit (W03)
- IRS tax category
- Professional Societies & Associations
- Revocation date
- May 15, 2013