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American Legion

1198 Park Forest
  • Chicago Hts, IL
  • Tax-exempt since March 1946
  • EIN: 36-2341909

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
$156k (2023)

Expenses
$161k (2023)

Total Assets
$59.6k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$6.29k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2010 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
$155,805
Expenses
$161,269
Net Income
-$5,464
Net Assets
$53,258
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $43,908
28.2%
Investment Income $530
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $3,769
2.4%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $39,723
25.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $44,262
27.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $59,550
Total Liabilities $6,292
Net Assets $53,258
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mark Kellogg (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Rick Rickey (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Tom Erdmann (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0 $0
George Kovach (Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0
Ann Lafrance (Chaplin) $0 $0 $0
John Ryan (Service Officer) $0 $0 $0
Gerry Karl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Erdmann (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Kellogg (Dirctor) $0 $0 $0
George Kovach (Jr Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 29, 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
$156,265
Expenses
$176,402
Net Income
-$20,137
Net Assets
$58,381
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $79,025
50.6%
Investment Income $24
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $2,149
1.4%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,620
1.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $52,155
29.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $59,666
Total Liabilities $1,285
Net Assets $58,381
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rick Rickey (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Rick Rickey (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Robert Phelps (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0 $0
Rick Rickey (Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0
Ann Lafrance (Chaplin) $0 $0 $0
John Ryan (Service Officer) $0 $0 $0
Gerry Karl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Erdmann (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Kellogg (Dirctor) $0 $0 $0
George Kovach (Jr Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 3, 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
$175,255
Expenses
$159,790
Net Income
$15,465
Net Assets
$70,544
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $30,363
17.3%
Program Services $56,278
32.1%
Investment Income $485
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $2,525
1.4%
Net Fundraising $19,568
11.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,233
0.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $33,034
20.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $81,736
Total Liabilities $11,192
Net Assets $70,544
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rick Rickey (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Rick Rickey (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Robert Phelps (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0 $0
Rick Rickey (Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0
Ann Lafrance (Chaplin) $0 $0 $0
John Ryan (Service Officer) $0 $0 $0
Gerry Karl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Erdmann (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Kellogg (Dirctor) $0 $0 $0
George Kovach (Jr Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 15, 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
$113,551
Expenses
$117,145
Net Income
-$3,594
Net Assets
$51,707
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $15,716
13.8%
Program Services $54,566
48.1%
Investment Income $650
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $350
0.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $194
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $37,304
31.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $63,097
Total Liabilities $11,390
Net Assets $51,707
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rick Pillman (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Rick Rickey (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Robert Phelps (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0 $0
Rick Rickey (Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0
Ann Lafrance (Chaplin) $0 $0 $0
John Ryan (Service Officer) $0 $0 $0
Gerry Karl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Erdmann (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Kellogg (Dirctor) $0 $0 $0
George Kovach (Jr Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 5, 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
$137,979
Expenses
$151,297
Net Income
-$13,318
Net Assets
$53,595
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $136,805
99.1%
Investment Income $619
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $300
0.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $255
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $43,731
28.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $55,756
Total Liabilities $2,161
Net Assets $53,595
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cesare Ruggeri (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Rick Rickey (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Robert Phelps (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0 $0
Rick Pillman (Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0
Ann Lafrance (Chaplin) $0 $0 $0
John Ryan (Service Officer) $0 $0 $0
Gerry Karl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Erdmann (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Kellogg (Dirctor) $0 $0 $0
George Kovach (Jr Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 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
$156,834
Expenses
$156,448
Net Income
$386
Net Assets
$66,532
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,703
3.0%
Program Services $96,962
61.8%
Investment Income $117
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $300
0.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $350
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $44,144
28.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $68,616
Total Liabilities $2,084
Net Assets $66,532
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Nuding (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Rick Rickey (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Cesare Ruggeri (Sr Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Robert Phelps (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0 $0
Rick Pillman (Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0
Ann Lafrance (Chaplin) $0 $0 $0
John Ryan (Service Officer) $0 $0 $0
Gerry Karl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Erdmann (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Kellogg (Dirctor) $0 $0 $0
George Kovach (Jr Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 14, 2019

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
$187,267
Expenses
$183,560
Net Income
$3,707
Net Assets
$66,146
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,310
3.9%
Program Services $120,577
64.4%
Investment Income $1,189
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $59,008
32.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $68,445
Total Liabilities $2,299
Net Assets $66,146

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$193,176
Expenses
$202,130
Net Income
-$8,954
Net Assets
$62,439
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,583
3.9%
Program Services $127,760
66.1%
Investment Income $1,779
0.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $1,651
0.9%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $58,697
29.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $64,673
Total Liabilities $2,234
Net Assets $62,439

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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
$200,144
Expenses
$203,355
Net Income
-$3,211
Net Assets
$71,393
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,182
3.1%
Program Services $138,939
69.4%
Investment Income $2,010
1.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $58,595
28.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $73,717
Total Liabilities $2,324
Net Assets $71,393

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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
$190,287
Expenses
$197,439
Net Income
-$7,152
Net Assets
$74,604
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,090
3.7%
Program Services $135,260
71.1%
Investment Income $2,471
1.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $62,287
31.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $83,166
Total Liabilities $8,562
Net Assets $74,604

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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
$195,260
Expenses
$203,247
Net Income
-$7,987
Net Assets
$81,756
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,220
3.2%
Program Services $186,117
95.3%
Investment Income $2,923
1.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $64,194
31.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $90,051
Total Liabilities $8,295
Net Assets $81,756

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$188,469
Expenses
$215,818
Net Income
-$27,349
Net Assets
$89,743
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,434
3.4%
Program Services $178,703
94.8%
Investment Income $3,332
1.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $69,249
32.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $98,189
Total Liabilities $8,446
Net Assets $89,743

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990

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$214,109
Expenses
$216,665
Net Income
-$2,556
Net Assets
$117,092
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,040
2.4%
Program Services $208,433
97.3%
Investment Income $636
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $69,646
32.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $125,500
Total Liabilities $8,408
Net Assets $117,092

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990

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$221,284
Expenses
$252,830
Net Income
-$31,546
Net Assets
$119,648
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,950
2.2%
Program Services $216,334
97.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $71,779
28.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $128,043
Total Liabilities $8,395
Net Assets $119,648

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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-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.
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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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."

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