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American Legion

11 Fairfield
  • Lancaster, OH
  • Tax-exempt since March 1946
  • EIN: 31-4115650

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
$369k (2022)

Expenses
$349k (2022)

Total Assets
$393k (2022)

Total Liabilities
$242k (2022)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2022

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 June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$369,067
Expenses
$348,796
Net Income
$20,271
Net Assets
$151,363
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $17,339
4.7%
Program Services $17,903
4.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $16,886
4.6%
Other Revenue $298,174
80.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $99,278
28.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $393,207
Total Liabilities $241,844
Net Assets $151,363
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rick Beck (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Dana Bresler (E Board) $0 $0 $0
Tim Byers (Finance Offi) $0 $0 $0
Edward Effinger (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Kenneth Gregg (Sgt. At Arms) $0 $0 $0
Clint Kline (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mike Miller (E Board) $0 $0 $0
Ed Mohler (Post Service) $0 $0 $0
Ted Purcell (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Terry Newman Sr (3 Rd Vice) $0 $0 $0
Steve Wilkins (E Board) $0 $0 $0
Melinda Yantes (1 St Chair) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 3, 2023

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$296,461
Expenses
$306,497
Net Income
-$10,036
Net Assets
$125,792
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,896
3.0%
Program Services $4,962
1.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $16,982
5.7%
Other Revenue $252,299
85.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $80,353
26.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $369,111
Total Liabilities $243,319
Net Assets $125,792
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rick Beck (1 St Vice) $0 $0 $0
Ben Bowman (3 Rd Vice) $0 $0 $0
Steve Carper (Officer) $0 $0 $0
Mike Gavin (Finance Offi) $0 $0 $0
Kenneth Gregg (Sgt. At Arms) $0 $0 $0
Phil Grounds (E Board) $0 $0 $0
Terrance Newman (E Board) $0 $0 $0
Ted Purcell (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Mike Wagner (Historian) $0 $0 $0
Steve Wilkins (2 Nd Vice) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 13, 2021

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$308,472
Expenses
$321,923
Net Income
-$13,451
Net Assets
$128,117
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,745
1.2%
Program Services $19,021
6.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $13,596
4.4%
Other Revenue $256,480
83.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $95,042
29.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $381,692
Total Liabilities $253,575
Net Assets $128,117
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mike Bowes (Finance Offi) $0 $0 $0
Mike Bratton (3 Rd Vice) $0 $0 $0
Steve Carper (2 Nd Vice) $0 $0 $0
Ed Effinger (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
John Freeland (Officer) $0 $0 $0
John Freeland (1 St Vice) $0 $0 $0
Ned Young (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 13, 2021

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$352,127
Expenses
$374,657
Net Income
-$22,530
Net Assets
$120,951
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,872
1.4%
Program Services $16,057
4.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $17,211
4.9%
Other Revenue $297,269
84.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $100,294
26.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $384,543
Total Liabilities $263,592
Net Assets $120,951
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Freeland (Officer) $0 $0 $0
John Freeland (1 St Vice) $0 $0 $0
Steve Carper (2 Nd Vice) $0 $0 $0
Mike Bratton (3 Rd Vice) $0 $0 $0
Ed Effinger (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Mike Bowes (Finance Offi) $0 $0 $0
Ned Young (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 14, 2020

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$452,416
Expenses
$377,409
Net Income
$75,007
Net Assets
$133,225
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $27,357
6.0%
Program Services $19,418
4.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $18,406
4.1%
Other Revenue $364,862
80.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $105,135
27.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $408,430
Total Liabilities $275,205
Net Assets $133,225

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$281,339
Expenses
$245,703
Net Income
$35,636
Net Assets
$44,254
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $26,342
9.4%
Program Services $19,468
6.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $118,600
42.2%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $107,023
43.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $329,400
Total Liabilities $285,146
Net Assets $44,254
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lewis Woodard (Officer) $0 $0 $0
John Freeland (1 St Vice) $0 $0 $0
Steve Carper (2 Nd Vice) $0 $0 $0
Mike Bratton (3 Rd Vice) $0 $0 $0
Ed Effinger (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Mike Bowes (Finance Offi) $0 $0 $0
Ned Young (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 19, 2018

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$247,265
Expenses
$237,218
Net Income
$10,047
Net Assets
$8,618
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $35,110
14.2%
Program Services $14,255
5.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $109,470
44.3%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $97,677
41.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $353,665
Total Liabilities $345,047
Net Assets $8,618

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990

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

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$308,290
Expenses
$256,250
Net Income
$52,040
Net Assets
$376,252
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $17,585
5.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $18,474
6.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $104,978
34.1%
Other Revenue $5,353
1.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $94,648
36.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $672,971
Total Liabilities $296,719
Net Assets $376,252

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990

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

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$283,387
Expenses
$238,309
Net Income
$45,078
Net Assets
$45,078
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $20,621
7.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $16,212
5.7%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $100,450
35.4%
Other Revenue $10,051
3.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $94,851
39.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $346,863
Total Liabilities $301,785
Net Assets $45,078

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990

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

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$432,070
Expenses
$340,038
Net Income
$92,032
Net Assets
$20,621
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $20,716
4.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $41,240
9.5%
Other Revenue $370,114
85.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $90,878
26.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $341,421
Total Liabilities $320,800
Net Assets $20,621

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$363,051
Expenses
$278,300
Net Income
$84,751
Net Assets
$86,201
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $23,460
6.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $59,081
16.3%
Other Revenue $280,510
77.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $82,168
29.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $431,606
Total Liabilities $345,405
Net Assets $86,201

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990

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

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$355,544
Expenses
$473,052
Net Income
-$117,508
Net Assets
$87,605
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $21,053
5.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $53,152
14.9%
Other Revenue $281,336
79.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $72,413
15.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $448,101
Total Liabilities $360,496
Net Assets $87,605

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
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.

Document Links

990

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

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending June
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.

Document Links

990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
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.

Document Links

990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
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.

Document Links

990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
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.

Document Links

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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Every organization that has been recognized as tax exempt by the IRS has to file Form 990 every year, unless they make less than $200,000 in revenue and have less than $500,000 in assets, in which case they have to file form 990-EZ. Organizations making less than $50,000 don’t have to file either form but do have to let the IRS they’re still in business via a Form 990N "e-Postcard."

Nonprofit Explorer has organizations claiming tax exemption in each of the 27 subsections of the 501(c) section of the tax code, and which have filed a Form 990, Form 990EZ or Form 990PF. Taxable trusts and private foundations that are required to file a form 990PF are also included. Small organizations filing a Form 990N "e-Postcard" are not included in this data.

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