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American Legion Post 581

  • Columbia, IL
  • Tax-exempt since March 1946
  • EIN: 37-6033765

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
$274k (2025)

Expenses
$233k (2025)

Total Assets
$744k (2025)

Total Liabilities
$19.8k (2025)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2025

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
2025

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$273,974
Expenses
$232,773
Net Income
$41,201
Net Assets
$724,044
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $25,609
9.3%
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 $123,241
45.0%
Other Revenue $444
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $54,476
23.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $743,848
Total Liabilities $19,804
Net Assets $724,044
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Steve Barrett (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Ray Bense (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Debourge (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Peggyann Kloess (Finance/Serv) $0 $0 $0
James Mertz (Historian) $0 $0 $0
Mike Moretto (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Chris Pulcher (Sr Vice Comm) $0 $0 $0
Jamie Williams (Jr Vice Comm) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 22, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$210,889
Expenses
$290,538
Net Income
-$79,649
Net Assets
$639,754
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $33,690
16.0%
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 $66,038
31.3%
Other Revenue $318
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $49,117
16.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $663,198
Total Liabilities $23,444
Net Assets $639,754
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ray Bense (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Debourge (Finance/Serv) $0 $0 $0
David Bollone Ii (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Robert Leblanc (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
James Mertz (Historian) $0 $0 $0
Michael Moretto (Sr Vice Comm) $0 $0 $0
Chris Pulcher (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Edward Vogt (Jr Vice Comm) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 28, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$137,623
Expenses
$169,603
Net Income
-$31,980
Net Assets
$670,610
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $14,426
10.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,515
1.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $68,691
49.9%
Other Revenue $256
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $48,099
28.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $681,439
Total Liabilities $10,829
Net Assets $670,610
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ray Bense (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0 $0
Bradley Bishop (Jr Vice Comm) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Debourge (Service Offi) $0 $0 $0
David Bollone Ii (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Justin Keeler (Finance Offi) $0 $0 $0
Robert Leblanc (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Jim Vogt Sr (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Drew Webb (Sr Vice Comm) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 25, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$184,611
Expenses
$63,142
Net Income
$121,469
Net Assets
$728,195
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $25,389
13.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $2,237
1.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $55,911
30.3%
Other Revenue $3,251
1.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $769,471
Total Liabilities $41,276
Net Assets $728,195
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gary Boo (Finance Offi) $0 $0 $0
Hal Hillemeyer (House Chairm) $0 $0 $0
Janet Janson (Auxilliary P) $0 $0 $0
Jim Schroeder (Honor Guard) $0 $0 $0
Greg Smith (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Jim Vogt Sr (Past Command) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 16, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$148,077
Expenses
$111,529
Net Income
$36,548
Net Assets
$859,429
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $35,469
24.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $66,301
44.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $3,549
2.4%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $10,757
7.3%
Other Revenue $884
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $910,281
Total Liabilities $50,852
Net Assets $859,429
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Raymond Bense (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0 $0
Greg A Smith (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Robert Leblanc (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Gary Boo (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
James E Vogt (Vicecommander) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 9, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$25,980
Expenses
$56,677
Net Income
-$30,697
Net Assets
$725,112
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $12,027
46.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $14,736
56.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $8,175
31.5%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$68,617
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 $738,117
Total Liabilities $13,005
Net Assets $725,112
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gary Boo (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
James E Vogt (Vicecommander) $0 $0 $0
Charles Starkey (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Raymond Bense (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0 $0
Greg A Smith (Commander) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 6, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$62,039
Expenses
$64,149
Net Income
-$2,110
Net Assets
$755,809
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,435
13.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $26,342
42.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $14,838
23.9%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$56,372
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 $757,386
Total Liabilities $1,577
Net Assets $755,809
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gary Boo (Treasurer) $1,500 $0 $0
James E Vogt (Vicecommander) $0 $0 $0
Charles Starkey (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Raymond Bense (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0 $0
Greg A Smith (Commander) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 29, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$108,807
Expenses
$90,065
Net Income
$18,742
Net Assets
$757,919
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,944
7.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $30,346
27.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $15,825
14.5%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$1,341
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 $759,485
Total Liabilities $1,566
Net Assets $757,919
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gary Boo (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
James E Vogt (Vicecommander) $0 $0 $0
Charles Starkey (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Raymond Bense (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0 $0
Greg A Smith (Commander) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 6, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$128,869
Expenses
$102,962
Net Income
$25,907
Net Assets
$739,177
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $9,171
7.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $47,448
36.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $12,560
9.7%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$2,449
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 $740,576
Total Liabilities $1,399
Net Assets $739,177
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gary Boo (Treasurer) $1,800 $0 $0
James E Vogt (Vicecommander) $0 $0 $0
Charles Starkey (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Raymond Bense (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0 $0
Greg A Smith (Commander) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 28, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$111,825
Expenses
$135,718
Net Income
-$23,893
Net Assets
$713,284
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,205
9.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,703
1.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $11,667
10.4%
Net Fundraising $4,042
3.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $23,802
21.3%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $25,250
18.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $714,288
Total Liabilities $1,004
Net Assets $713,284
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gary W Boo (Treasurer) $1,800 $0 $0
James E Vogt (Pres/Commdr) $0 $0 $0
Charles Starkey (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Raymond Bense (Vice Pres.) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 11, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$94,594
Expenses
$152,991
Net Income
-$58,397
Net Assets
$737,177
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $17,456
18.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $12,660
13.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $10,932
11.6%
Net Fundraising $1,933
2.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $17,587
18.6%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $24,134
15.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $738,212
Total Liabilities $1,035
Net Assets $737,177
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gary W Boo (Treasurer) $1,800 $0 $0
James E Vogt (Pres/Commdr) $0 $0 $0
Charles Starkey (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Raymond Bense (Vice Pres.) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 18, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$393,976
Expenses
$121,772
Net Income
$272,204
Net Assets
$795,574
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $16,414
4.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $23,283
5.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $14,926
3.8%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $285,459
72.5%
Net Inventory Sales $25,782
6.5%
Other Revenue $493
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $21,553
17.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $856,358
Total Liabilities $60,784
Net Assets $795,574
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gary W Boo (Treasurer) $1,500 $0 $0
James E Vogt (Pres/Commdr) $0 $0 $0
Charles Starkey (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Raymond Bense (Vice Pres.) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 20, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$99,874
Expenses
$132,035
Net Income
-$32,161
Net Assets
$523,700
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $15,756
15.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $17,739
17.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $14,003
14.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $22,391
22.4%
Other Revenue $9,738
9.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $21,035
15.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $554,318
Total Liabilities $30,618
Net Assets $523,700

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990
Filed on Oct. 26, 2013

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$84,224
Expenses
$119,972
Net Income
-$35,748
Net Assets
$555,861
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $21,638
25.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $7,769
9.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $11,337
13.5%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $22,591
26.8%
Other Revenue $3,185
3.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $20,490
17.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $558,323
Total Liabilities $2,462
Net Assets $555,861

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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

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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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.

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990

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
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

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PDF (2 of 2)

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.

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990

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

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