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Literary Aid Society

  • Peru, IN
  • Tax-exempt since May 1968
  • EIN: 35-0474685

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Social and recreational clubs.

Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$118k (2024)

Expenses
$92.1k (2024)

Total Assets
$91k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$1.99k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2010 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 Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$117,774
Expenses
$92,090
Net Income
$25,684
Net Assets
$89,048
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $3,930
3.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $67,751
57.5%
Other Revenue $242
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $51,899
56.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $91,039
Total Liabilities $1,991
Net Assets $89,048
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Adams (President) $0 $0 $0
Steve Jones (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Robert Marcum (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Minns (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Jesse Pearcy (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mickey Powers (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 19, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$136,460
Expenses
$101,960
Net Income
$34,500
Net Assets
$63,364
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,043
7.4%
Program Services $3,780
2.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $72,940
53.5%
Other Revenue $73
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $52,851
51.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $97,287
Total Liabilities $33,923
Net Assets $63,364
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Adams (President) $0 $0 $0
Steve Jones (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Robert Marcum (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Minns (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Jesse Pearcy (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mickey Powers (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 21, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$119,748
Expenses
$94,776
Net Income
$24,972
Net Assets
$28,864
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $3,570
3.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $72,999
61.0%
Other Revenue $67
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $53,894
56.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $76,765
Total Liabilities $47,901
Net Assets $28,864
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Adams (President) $0 $0 $0
Randy Blair (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0 $0
Steve Jones (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Robert Marcum (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Minns (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Jesse Pearcy (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 30, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$121,771
Expenses
$96,903
Net Income
$24,868
Net Assets
$3,891
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $9,636
7.9%
Program Services $3,000
2.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $72,366
59.4%
Other Revenue $68
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $54,883
56.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $57,033
Total Liabilities $53,142
Net Assets $3,891
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Adams (President) $0 $0 $0
Mike Bales (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Han (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Robert Marcum (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Minns (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Jesse Pearcy (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 27, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$78,386
Expenses
$80,696
Net Income
-$2,310
Net Assets
-$20,976
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,000
6.4%
Program Services $3,630
4.6%
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $46,788
59.7%
Other Revenue $48
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $48,744
60.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $46,999
Total Liabilities $67,975
Net Assets -$20,976
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Adams (President) $0 $0 $0
Bill Baker (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mike Bales (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Han (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Robert Marcum (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Minns (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 3, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$90,691
Expenses
$80,131
Net Income
$10,560
Net Assets
-$18,667
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,000
5.5%
Program Services $3,930
4.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $57,325
63.2%
Other Revenue $58
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $48,190
60.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $41,304
Total Liabilities $59,971
Net Assets -$18,667
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Adams (President) $0 $0 $0
Bill Baker (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mike Bales (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Han (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Robert Marcum (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Minns (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 24, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$87,348
Expenses
$79,008
Net Income
$8,340
Net Assets
-$29,227
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $4,050
4.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $62,153
71.2%
Other Revenue $65
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $42,532
53.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $34,512
Total Liabilities $63,739
Net Assets -$29,227
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bill Latta (President) $0 $0 $0
Bill Baker (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jesse Pearcy (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Robert Marcum (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mike Bales (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0 $0
Denny Williams (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 11, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$69,057
Expenses
$71,527
Net Income
-$2,470
Net Assets
-$37,567
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $2,910
4.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $48,357
70.0%
Other Revenue $53
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $40,687
56.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $29,368
Total Liabilities $66,935
Net Assets -$37,567
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bill Latta (President) $0 $0 $0
Bill Baker (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jesse Pearcy (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Robert Marcum (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mike Bales (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Denny Williams (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 3, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$81,016
Expenses
$69,479
Net Income
$11,537
Net Assets
-$35,097
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,000
6.2%
Program Services $4,880
6.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $41,715
51.5%
Other Revenue $6,059
7.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $27,365
39.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $28,977
Total Liabilities $64,074
Net Assets -$35,097
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bill Latta (President) $0 $0 $0
Bill Baker (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Whitaker (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Robert Marcum (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mike Bales (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Denny Williams (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 29, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$67,242
Expenses
$87,124
Net Income
-$19,882
Net Assets
-$46,634
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $1,270
1.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $7,324
10.9%
Other Revenue $45
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $36,628
42.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,316
Total Liabilities $48,950
Net Assets -$46,634
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bill Latta (President) $0 $0 $0
Bill Baker (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Radar (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Robert Marcum (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mike Bales (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ron Wright (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 28, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$70,192
Expenses
$77,352
Net Income
-$7,160
Net Assets
-$26,752
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $4,500
6.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$2,363
Other Revenue $24
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $39,153
50.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,417
Total Liabilities $29,169
Net Assets -$26,752
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bill Latta (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Williams (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Richard Clemons (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Robert Marcum (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Frank Marek (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 9, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$71,784
Expenses
$72,713
Net Income
-$929
Net Assets
-$14,756
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $4,500
6.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $37,388
52.1%
Other Revenue $122
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $34,241
47.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,675
Total Liabilities $18,431
Net Assets -$14,756
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$71,777
Expenses
$83,761
Net Income
-$11,984
Net Assets
-$13,827
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $4,500
6.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $8,450
11.8%
Other Revenue $58
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $40,327
48.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,016
Total Liabilities $16,843
Net Assets -$13,827
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$90,393
Expenses
$90,611
Net Income
-$218
Net Assets
$4,490
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $750
0.8%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $45,949
50.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $38,301
42.4%
Other Revenue $1,215
1.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,370
Total Liabilities $880
Net Assets $4,490
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0

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990-EZ

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$74,064
Expenses
$75,293
Net Income
-$1,229
Net Assets
$4,708
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $6,350
8.6%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $38,832
52.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $22,604
30.5%
Other Revenue $1,782
2.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,708
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,708
Club or Co-Op Income
Initiation Fees & Contributions $0
Income From Public Use of Club Facilities $0

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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.

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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.

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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

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