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Amvets

0099 Oh
  • Vandalia, OH
  • Tax-exempt since Feb. 1954
  • EIN: 31-1102493

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
$224k (2024)

Expenses
$216k (2024)

Total Assets
$388k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$2.39k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2024

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 July
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$224,192
Expenses
$216,379
Net Income
$7,813
Net Assets
$385,750
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,000
1.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $12
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,888
0.8%
Net Fundraising $19,343
8.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $48,901
21.8%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $85,903
39.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $388,135
Total Liabilities $2,385
Net Assets $385,750
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Larry P Ryan (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Pat Rawley (Provost Mars) $0 $0 $0
Pete Winner (First Vice) $0 $0 $0
Rick Baird (Judge Adv. &) $0 $0 $0
James Ketron (One Year Tru) $0 $0 $0
Larry Bannick (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Carsten (Three Year T) $0 $0 $0
Homer Carter (Second Vice) $0 $0 $0
Heather Watkins (3 Rd Vice) $0 $0 $0
Karla Smith (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Larry Lavendar (Finance Offi) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 16, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$182,856
Expenses
$224,022
Net Income
-$41,166
Net Assets
$391,120
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $13,850
7.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $13
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income -$950
Net Fundraising $31,619
17.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $35,872
19.6%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $84,139
37.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $393,543
Total Liabilities $2,423
Net Assets $391,120
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Larry P Ryan (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Pat Rawley (Provost Mars) $0 $0 $0
Pete Winner (First Vice) $0 $0 $0
Rick Baird (Judge Adv. &) $0 $0 $0
James Ketron (One Year Tru) $0 $0 $0
Larry Bannick (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Carsten (Three Year T) $0 $0 $0
Homer Carter (Second Vice) $0 $0 $0
Heather Watkins (3 Rd Vice) $0 $0 $0
Karla Smith (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Larry Lavendar (Finance Offi) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 17, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$153,482
Expenses
$225,627
Net Income
-$72,145
Net Assets
$432,286
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $11,685
7.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $19
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $455
0.3%
Net Fundraising $17,050
11.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $29,862
19.5%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $81,666
36.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $441,861
Total Liabilities $9,575
Net Assets $432,286
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Larry P Ryan (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Pat Awley (Provost Mars) $0 $0 $0
Pete Winner (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Rick Baird (Judge Advoca) $0 $0 $0
Jim Ketron (One Year Tru) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Lane (Two Year Tru) $0 $0 $0
Rondal Watson (Three Year T) $0 $0 $0
Homer Carter (2 Nd Vice) $0 $0 $0
Roger Winner (1 St Vice) $0 $0 $0
Heather Watkins (3 Rd Vice) $0 $0 $0
Karla Smith (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Larry Lavendar (Finance Offi) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 15, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$171,249
Expenses
$107,856
Net Income
$63,393
Net Assets
$449,350
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $99,570
58.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $18
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $14,514
8.5%
Rental Property Income -$3,733
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$23,224
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $451,390
Total Liabilities $2,040
Net Assets $449,350
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Pat Awley (Provost Marshall) $0 $0 $0
Pete Winner (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Rick Baird (Judge Advocate) $0 $0 $0
Jim Ketron (One Year Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Lane (Two Year Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Rondal Watson (Three Year Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Homer Carter (2 Nd Vice) $0 $0 $0
Roger Winner (1 St Vice) $0 $0 $0
Heather Watkins (3 Rd Vice) $0 $0 $0
Karla Smith (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Larry Lavendar (Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0
Larry L Ryan (Commander) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 15, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$86,606
Expenses
$98,503
Net Income
-$11,897
Net Assets
$445,158
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $33,279
38.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $11
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$10,378
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $450,374
Total Liabilities $5,216
Net Assets $445,158
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Larry L Ryan (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Joe Evans (1 St Vice) $0 $0 $0
Homer Carter (2 Nd Vice) $0 $0 $0
Heather Watkins (3 Rd Vice) $0 $0 $0
Larry Lavendar (Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0
Karla Smith (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Rick Baird (Judge Advocate) $0 $0 $0
Pete Winner (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Pat Awley (Provost Marshall) $0 $0 $0
Rondal Watson (Three Year Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Lane (Two Year Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jim Ketron (One Year Trustee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 30, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$52,353
Expenses
$93,264
Net Income
-$40,911
Net Assets
$457,352
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $31,534
60.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $13
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income -$1,167
Net Fundraising -$2,573
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$35,701
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $460,423
Total Liabilities $3,071
Net Assets $457,352
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert England (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Larry Ryan (1 St Vice Comm) $0 $0 $0
Larry Lavendar (Finance Offcr) $0 $0 $0
Karla Smith (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Rick Baird (Judge Advocate) $0 $0 $0
Rick Bolinger (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Carl Mccomb (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
James Ketron (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Robert England (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Larry Ryan (1 St Vice Comm) $0 $0 $0
Larry Lavender (Finance Off) $0 $0 $0
Karla Smith (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Rick Baird (Judge Advocate) $0 $0 $0
Rick Bolinger (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Carl Mc Comb (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
James Ketron (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 26, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$88,445
Expenses
$106,647
Net Income
-$18,202
Net Assets
$542,981
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,751
3.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $22
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income -$836
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $9,540
10.8%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $546,634
Total Liabilities $3,653
Net Assets $542,981
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert England (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Larry Ryan (1 St Vice Comm) $0 $0 $0
Larry Lavender (Finance Off) $0 $0 $0
Karla Smith (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Rick Baird (Judge Advocate) $0 $0 $0
Rick Bolinger (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Carl Mc Comb (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
James Ketron (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 1, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$54,907
Expenses
$102,871
Net Income
-$47,964
Net Assets
$561,183
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,035
5.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $34
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income -$4,597
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$27,175
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $564,894
Total Liabilities $3,711
Net Assets $561,183
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Edward Fields (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Larry Ryan (1 St Vice Pres) $0 $0 $0
Larry Lavender (Finance Off) $0 $0 $0
Karla Smith (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Brian Barker (Judge Advocate) $0 $0 $0
Rick Bolinger (2 Nd Yr Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Carl Snedecker (3 Rd Yr Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Carl Mc Comb (1 St Yr Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Robert England (2 Nd V Pres) $0 $0 $0
Roger Rickman (3 Rd V Pres) $0 $0 $0
Rodney Beam (Chaplin) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 31, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$34,717
Expenses
$100,065
Net Income
-$65,348
Net Assets
$609,147
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,170
12.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $77
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income -$4,045
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$49,718
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $612,959
Total Liabilities $3,812
Net Assets $609,147
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joseph Evans (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Larry Ryan (1 St Vice Pres) $0 $0 $0
Larry Lavender (Finance Off) $0 $0 $0
Karla Smith (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
John Roberts (Judge Advocate) $0 $0 $0
Don Callicoat (3 Rd Yr Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Carl Snedker (2 Nd Yr Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Del Monnier (1 St Yr Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Edward Fields (Canteen Mgr) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 10, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$97,612
Expenses
$106,131
Net Income
-$8,519
Net Assets
$674,495
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $13,650
14.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $107
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income -$5,423
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $7,592
7.8%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $677,856
Total Liabilities $3,361
Net Assets $674,495
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joseph Evans (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Larry Ryan (1 St Vice Pres) $0 $0 $0
Larry Lavender (Finance Off) $0 $0 $0
Karla Smith (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
John Roberts (Judge Advocate) $0 $0 $0
Don Callicoat (3 Rd Yr Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Carl Snedker (2 Nd Yr Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Del Monnier (1 St Yr Trustee) $0 $0 $0
James Depore (Canteen Mgr) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 1, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$106,328
Expenses
$121,465
Net Income
-$15,137
Net Assets
$683,013
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $9,750
9.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $143
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income -$6,063
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$5,322
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $686,111
Total Liabilities $3,098
Net Assets $683,013
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joseph Evans (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Larry Ryan (1 St Vice Pres) $0 $0 $0
Larry Lavender (Finance Off) $0 $0 $0
Karla Smith (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
John Roberts (Judge Advocate) $0 $0 $0
Don Callicoat (3 Yr Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Carl Snedker (2 Yr Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Del Monnier (1 St Yr Trustee) $0 $0 $0
James Depore (Canteen Mgr) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 7, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$103,550
Expenses
$160,709
Net Income
-$57,159
Net Assets
$698,149
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,990
2.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $136
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income -$982
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$8,094
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $700,505
Total Liabilities $2,356
Net Assets $698,149

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990
Filed on Dec. 30, 2013

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$149,629
Expenses
$143,119
Net Income
$6,510
Net Assets
$755,303
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,130
3.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $353
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income -$436
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$84
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $757,453
Total Liabilities $2,150
Net Assets $755,303

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990

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

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2011

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 July
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 July
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 July
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 July
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 July
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 July
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

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