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American Legion

0245 Houghton Higgins Lake
  • Prudenville, MI
  • EIN: 38-1225654

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
$61.2k (2024)

Expenses
$46.4k (2024)

Total Assets
$287k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Years with multiple filings
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 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 May
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$61,206
Expenses
$46,384
Net Income
$14,822
Net Assets
$287,143
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,541
17.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $374
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 $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $287,143
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $287,143
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Karen Brewer (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Elizebeth Cuddington (Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0
Anthony Canfield (Sr. Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Sheppard (Service Officer) $0 $0 $0
Earl Jones (Adjacent) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Banaresk (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 2, 2024

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

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$43,975
Expenses
$41,714
Net Income
$2,261
Net Assets
$272,321
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $14,455
32.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $59
0.1%
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 $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $272,321
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $272,321
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Jammer (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Elizebeth Cuddington (Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0
Anthony Canfield (Sr. Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
John Gleason (Jr. Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Sheppard (Service Officer) $0 $0 $0
Earl Jones (Adjacent) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Banaresk (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 9, 2023

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

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$44,724
Expenses
$36,550
Net Income
$8,174
Net Assets
$270,060
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $21,102
47.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $33
0.1%
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 $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $270,060
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $270,060
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Jammer (Commander & Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0
Elizebeth Cuddington (Adjutant/Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0
James Hodges (Sr. Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
John Gleason (Jr. Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Sheppard (Service Officer) $0 $0 $0
Earl Jones (Judge Advocate) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Banaresk (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
William Papendick (Historian) $0 $0 $0
Robert Lutz (Seargent At Arms) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 27, 2022

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

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$54,479
Expenses
$35,090
Net Income
$19,389
Net Assets
$248,276
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $16,599
30.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $50
0.1%
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 $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $248,276
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $248,276
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Jammer (Commander & Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0
Elizebeth Cuddington (Adjutant/Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0
James Hodges (Sr. Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
John Gleason (Jr. Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Sheppard (Service Officer) $0 $0 $0
Earl Jones (Judge Advocate) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Banaresk (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
William Papendick (Historian) $0 $0 $0
Robert Lutz (Seargent At Arms) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 20, 2021

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

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$30,068
Expenses
$48,104
Net Income
-$18,036
Net Assets
$245,205
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $20,412
67.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $64
0.2%
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 $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $245,205
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $245,205
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Jammer (Commander & Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0
Elizebeth Cuddington (Adjutant/Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0
James Hodges (Sr. Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
John Gleason (Jr. Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Sheppard (Service Officer) $0 $0 $0
Earl Jones (Judge Advocate) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Banaresk (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
William Papendick (Historian) $0 $0 $0
Robert Lutz (Seargent At Arms) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 8, 2020

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

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$42,477
Expenses
$44,494
Net Income
-$2,017
Net Assets
$263,241
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $31,410
73.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $73
0.2%
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 $600
1.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $263,241
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $263,241
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Jammer (Commander & Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0
Elizebeth Cuddington (Adjutant/Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0
James Hodges (Sr. Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
John Gleason (Jr. Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Sheppard (Service Officer) $0 $0 $0
Earl Jones (Judge Advocate) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Banaresk (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
William Papendick (Historian) $0 $0 $0
Robert Lutz (Seargent At Arms) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 12, 2019

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

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$51,423
Expenses
$36,948
Net Income
$14,475
Net Assets
$265,258
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $45,897
89.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $61
0.1%
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 $1,113
3.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $265,258
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $265,258
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Jammer (Commander & Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0
Elizebeth Cuddington (Adjutant/Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0
James Hodges (Sr. Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Howard Katterson (Jr. Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Sheppard (Service Officer) $0 $0 $0
Harry Duwe (Judge Advocate) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Banaresk (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
William Papendick (Historian) $0 $0 $0
Robert Lutz (Seargent At Arms) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 7, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$52,005
Expenses
$38,877
Net Income
$13,128
Net Assets
$250,783
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $35,573
68.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $43
0.1%
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 $1,200
3.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $250,783
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $250,783
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Jammer (Commander & Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0
Elizebeth Cuddington (Adjutant/Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0
James Hodges (Sr. Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Howard Katterson (Jr. Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Sheppard (Service Officer) $0 $0 $0
Harry Duwe (Judge Advocate) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Banaresk (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
William Papendick (Historian) $0 $0 $0
Robert Lutz (Seargent At Arms) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 18, 2017

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

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$50,305
Expenses
$46,415
Net Income
$3,890
Net Assets
$237,655
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $24,784
49.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $75
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $55
0.1%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $852
1.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $237,655
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $237,655
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Elizabeth Cuddington (Adjutant/Finance Officer) $396 $0 $0
William Jammer (Commander & Finance Officer) $240 $0 $0
William Papendick (Historian) $216 $0 $0
James Hodges (Sr. Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Howard Katterson (Jr. Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Sheppard (Service Officer) $0 $0 $0
Harry Duwe (Judge Advocate) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Banaresk (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Robert Lutz (Seargent At Arms) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 12, 2016

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

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending May
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$45,474
Expenses
$46,740
Net Income
-$1,266
Net Assets
$233,420
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $15,689
34.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $450
1.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $60
0.1%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $1,031
2.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $233,420
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $233,420
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Jammer (Commander & Finance Officer) $431 $0 $0
Elizabeth Cuddington (Adjutant) $400 $0 $0
Earl Lash (Finance Officer) $200 $0 $0
James Hodges (Sr. Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Howard Katterson (Jr. Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Sheppard (Service Officer) $0 $0 $0
Harry Duwe (Judge Advocate) $0 $0 $0
Joe Banaresk (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
William Papendick (Historian) $0 $0 $0
Robert Lutz (Seargent At Arms) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 20, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$35,794
Expenses
$36,920
Net Income
-$1,126
Net Assets
$200,300
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $700
2.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $31,046
86.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$177
Other Revenue $375
1.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $200,300
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $200,300

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$35,794
Expenses
$36,920
Net Income
-$1,126
Net Assets
$200,300
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $700
2.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $31,046
86.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$177
Other Revenue $375
1.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $200,300
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $200,300

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990-EZ

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

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$34,949
Expenses
$41,410
Net Income
-$6,461
Net Assets
$196,523
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $31,100
89.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $55
0.2%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $196,523
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $196,523

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending May
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$34,949
Expenses
$41,410
Net Income
-$6,461
Net Assets
$196,523
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $31,100
89.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $55
0.2%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $196,523
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $196,523

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990-EZ

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

PDF

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