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American Legion

417 Mt Sterling
  • Mt Sterling, OH
  • Tax-exempt since Nov. 1937
  • EIN: 31-6040112

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
$179k (2023)

Expenses
$113k (2023)

Total Assets
$191k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (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
$179,326
Expenses
$112,522
Net Income
$66,804
Net Assets
$190,736
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,590
2.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $11,325
6.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $57,095
31.8%
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 $190,736
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $190,736
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Carol Liston (Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0
Don Passwaters (Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
William Martin (Financial Officer) $0 $0 $0
Wesley Pierce (Commander) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 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
$101,120
Expenses
$104,785
Net Income
-$3,665
Net Assets
$123,932
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,565
1.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $82,743
81.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $2,076
2.1%
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 $123,932
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $123,932
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Carol Liston (Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0
Don Passwaters (Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
William Martin (Financial Officer) $0 $0 $0
Wesley Pierce (Commander) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 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
$109,584
Expenses
$58,202
Net Income
$51,382
Net Assets
$127,597
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,533
1.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $76,528
69.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $15,956
14.6%
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 $127,597
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $127,597
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Carol Liston (Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0
Don Passwaters (Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
William Martin (Financial Officer) $0 $0 $0
Wesley Pierce (Commander) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 16, 2022

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$96,033
Expenses
$79,703
Net Income
$16,330
Net Assets
$76,215
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $6,140
6.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $88,310
92.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $76,215
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $76,215
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Carol Liston (Finance Officer) $0 $0
Don Passwaters (Vice Commander) $0 $0
William Martin (Financial Officer) $0 $0
Wesley Pierce (Commander) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 9, 2021

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

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$101,298
Expenses
$86,820
Net Income
$14,478
Net Assets
$59,885
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $4,754
4.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $94,038
92.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $59,885
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $59,885
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Carol Liston (Bingo/Finance Officer) $0 $0
Don Passwaters (Vice Commander) $0 $0
William Martin (Financial Officer) $0 $0
Wesley Pierce (Commander) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Oct. 23, 2020

Short form 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 990-EZ
Revenue
$94,027
Expenses
$99,769
Net Income
-$5,742
Net Assets
$45,407
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $5,047
5.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $87,300
92.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $45,407
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $45,407
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Carol Liston (Bingo/Finance Officer) $0 $0
Don Passwaters (Vice Commander) $0 $0
William Martin (Financial Officer) $0 $0
Wesley Pierce (Commander) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Sept. 19, 2019

Short form 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 990-EZ
Revenue
$102,237
Expenses
$91,937
Net Income
$10,300
Net Assets
$51,149
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $6,150
6.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $94,575
92.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $51,149
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $51,149
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Carol Liston (Bingo/Finance Officer) $0 $0
Don Passwaters (Vice Commander) $0 $0
William Martin (Financial Officer) $0 $0
Wesley Pierce (Commander) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 7, 2018

Short form 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 990-EZ
Revenue
$93,311
Expenses
$90,222
Net Income
$3,089
Net Assets
$40,849
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $6,268
6.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $85,754
91.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $40,849
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $40,849
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Carol Liston (Bingo/Finance Officer) $0 $0
Don Passwaters (Vice Commander) $0 $0
William Martin (Financial Officer) $0 $0
Wesley Pierce (Commander) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 7, 2017

Short form 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 990-EZ
Revenue
$76,706
Expenses
$81,957
Net Income
-$5,251
Net Assets
$37,760
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $5,239
6.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $70,502
91.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $37,760
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $37,760
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Carol Liston (Bingo/Finance Officer) $0 $0
Don Passwaters (Vice Commander) $0 $0
William Martin (Financial Officer) $0 $0
Wesley Pierce (Commander) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 8, 2016

Short form 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 990-EZ
Revenue
$67,188
Expenses
$67,214
Net Income
-$26
Net Assets
$43,011
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $5,482
8.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $60,081
89.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $43,011
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $43,011
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Carol Liston (Bingo/Finance Officer) $0 $0
Don Passwaters (Vice Commander) $0 $0
William Martin (Financial Officer) $0 $0
Wesley Pierce (Commander) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Oct. 27, 2015

Short form 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 990-EZ
Revenue
$68,572
Expenses
$67,252
Net Income
$1,320
Net Assets
$43,037
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $14,147
20.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $52,850
77.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $43,037
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $43,037
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Carol Liston (Bingo/Finance Officer) $0 $0
Don Passwaters (Vice Commander) $0 $0
William Martin (Financial Officer) $0 $0
Wesley Pierce (Commander) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 11, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$75,052
Expenses
$74,039
Net Income
$1,013
Net Assets
$41,717
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $13,658
18.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $59,761
79.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $41,717
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $41,717

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$31,285
Expenses
$39,049
Net Income
-$7,764
Net Assets
$40,704
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $10,161
32.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $19,468
62.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $40,704
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $40,704

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990-EZ

Short form 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-EZ

Short form 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-EZ

Short form 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.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form 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.

Document Links

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.

Document Links

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.

Document Links

990

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

PDF

About This Data

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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