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American Legion

17 William T Spooner Inc Post
  • Lewes, DE
  • Tax-exempt since March 1946
  • EIN: 23-7037362

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Posts or organizations of past or present members of the armed forces.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$338k (2023)

Expenses
$366k (2023)

Total Assets
$460k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$3.64k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$338,127
Expenses
$365,947
Net Income
-$27,820
Net Assets
$456,388
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $15,000
4.4%
Program Services $18,805
5.6%
Investment Income $4
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $205,043
60.6%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $178,540
48.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $460,030
Total Liabilities $3,642
Net Assets $456,388
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Steve Barrow (1 St Vice Com) $0 $0 $0
Dan Catts (2 Nd Vice Com) $0 $0 $0
Santo Favilla (Finance Offi) $0 $0 $0
Vernon Gehris (Judge Advoca) $0 $0 $0
John Gunther (Sergeant At ) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Malloy (Service Offi) $0 $0 $0
Steven Missimer (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Steven Missimer (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Mike Mulligan (Historian) $0 $0 $0
John Nehrbas (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on March 27, 2024

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$360,993
Expenses
$335,326
Net Income
$25,667
Net Assets
$484,208
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $90,000
24.9%
Program Services $17,763
4.9%
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $179,994
49.9%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $3,600
1.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $108,265
32.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $487,324
Total Liabilities $3,116
Net Assets $484,208
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Steve Barrow (1 St Vice Com) $0 $0 $0
Dan Catts (2 Nd Vice Com) $0 $0 $0
Santo Favilla (Finance Offi) $0 $0 $0
Vernon Gehris (Judge Advoca) $0 $0 $0
John Gunther (Sergeant At ) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Malloy (Service Offi) $0 $0 $0
Steven Missimer (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Steven Missimer (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Mike Mulligan (Historian) $0 $0 $0
John Nehrbas (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 6, 2023

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$300,743
Expenses
$215,944
Net Income
$84,799
Net Assets
$458,541
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $50,312
16.7%
Program Services $16,365
5.4%
Investment Income $62
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $160,707
53.4%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $15,600
7.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $59,018
27.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $461,318
Total Liabilities $2,777
Net Assets $458,541
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Steve Barrow (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Ed Bergen (2 Nd Vice Com) $0 $0 $0
Tim Brown (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Santo Favilla (Finance Offi) $0 $0 $0
Vernon Gehris (Judge Advoca) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Malloy (Service Offi) $0 $0 $0
Steven Missimer (1 St Vice Com) $0 $0 $0
Steven Missimer (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Mike Mulligan (Historian) $0 $0 $0
Rick Simms (Sergeant At ) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2022

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$139,122
Expenses
$178,014
Net Income
-$38,892
Net Assets
$373,742
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $15,774
11.3%
Investment Income $16
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $85,669
61.6%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $10,200
5.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $54,414
30.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $407,049
Total Liabilities $33,307
Net Assets $373,742
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gerald Melfa (Adjutant) $10,200 $0 $0
Steve Barrow (Sergeant At ) $0 $0 $0
Ed Bergen (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Tim Brown (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Dan Catts (Finance Offi) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Cianflone (Historian) $0 $0 $0
Bert Long (Service Offi) $0 $0 $0
Mike Mulligan (1 St Vice Com) $0 $0 $0
Rick Simms (Judge Advoca) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 30, 2021

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$282,177
Expenses
$305,215
Net Income
-$23,038
Net Assets
$412,634
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $16,618
5.9%
Investment Income $8
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $169,529
60.1%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $15,900
5.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $122,068
40.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $416,382
Total Liabilities $3,748
Net Assets $412,634
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gerald W Melfa (Adjutant) $15,900 $0 $0
Steve Barrow (Sergeant At ) $0 $0 $0
Ed Bergen (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Karen Bernhard (Service Offi) $0 $0 $0
Dan Catts (Finance Offi) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Cianflone (Historian) $0 $0 $0
Rupert Martinez (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Mike Mulligan (1 St Vice Com) $0 $0 $0
Rick Simms (Judge Advoca) $0 $0 $0
Rick Whaley (2 Nd Vice Com) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 28, 2020

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$296,780
Expenses
$310,249
Net Income
-$13,469
Net Assets
$435,672
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $16,088
5.4%
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $167,071
56.3%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $37,100
12.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $114,749
37.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $440,934
Total Liabilities $5,262
Net Assets $435,672

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$247,225
Expenses
$284,296
Net Income
-$37,071
Net Assets
$449,141
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $12,159
4.9%
Investment Income $5
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$139
Net Inventory Sales $200,942
81.3%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $61,900
21.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $75,467
26.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $453,599
Total Liabilities $4,458
Net Assets $449,141

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$269,542
Expenses
$264,350
Net Income
$5,192
Net Assets
$486,212
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $7,740
2.9%
Investment Income $5
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $267,903
99.4%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $15,900
6.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $109,740
41.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $490,091
Total Liabilities $3,879
Net Assets $486,212

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$312,679
Expenses
$272,588
Net Income
$40,091
Net Assets
$481,020
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $4,599
1.5%
Investment Income $5
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $305,943
97.8%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $60,997
22.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $91,314
33.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $486,027
Total Liabilities $5,007
Net Assets $481,020

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$264,365
Expenses
$309,157
Net Income
-$44,792
Net Assets
$440,929
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $13,510
5.1%
Investment Income $5
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $253,865
96.0%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $58,960
19.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $101,858
32.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $447,804
Total Liabilities $6,875
Net Assets $440,929

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$365,422
Expenses
$290,108
Net Income
$75,314
Net Assets
$485,721
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $4,179
1.1%
Investment Income $5
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $284,860
78.0%
Other Revenue $66,548
18.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $81,842
28.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $67,162
23.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $492,277
Total Liabilities $6,556
Net Assets $485,721

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$332,257
Expenses
$289,401
Net Income
$42,856
Net Assets
$410,407
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $4,225
1.3%
Investment Income $50
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $166,794
50.2%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $81,530
28.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $77,687
26.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $416,877
Total Liabilities $6,470
Net Assets $410,407

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$305,129
Expenses
$289,611
Net Income
$15,518
Net Assets
$367,551
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $3,971
1.3%
Investment Income $188
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $300,970
98.6%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $73,953
25.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $75,293
26.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $373,507
Total Liabilities $5,956
Net Assets $367,551

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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Nonprofit Explorer includes summary data for nonprofit tax returns and full Form 990 documents, in both PDF and digital formats.

The summary data contains information processed by the IRS during the 2012-2019 calendar years; this generally consists of filings for the 2011-2018 fiscal years, but may include older records. This data release includes only a subset of what can be found in the full Form 990s.

In addition to the raw summary data, we link to PDFs and digital copies of full Form 990 documents wherever possible. This consists of separate releases by the IRS of Form 990 documents processed by the agency, which we update regularly.

We also link to copies of audits nonprofit organizations that spent $750,000 or more in Federal grant money in a single fiscal year since 2016. These audits are copied from the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.

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