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American Legion

0459 North Eastern
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Tax-exempt since March 1946
  • EIN: 38-1286991

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Posts or organizations of past or present members of the armed forces.

Category: Public, Society Benefit — Multipurpose and Other / Military, Veterans' Organizations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$128k (2023)

Expenses
$181k (2023)

Total Assets
$122k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2014 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
$127,769
Expenses
$181,032
Net Income
-$53,263
Net Assets
$122,313
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $15,570
12.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $635
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $27,316
21.4%
Net Fundraising $2,250
1.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $47,642
37.3%
Other Revenue $4,352
3.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $56,194
31.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $122,313
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $122,313
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ted Terhune (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Nicole Russ (Finance Offi) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Russ (Senior Vice) $0 $0 $0
Erin Byron (Junior Vice) $0 $0 $0
Merlin Peacy (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Don Jones (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Dennis (Judge Ad/Ser) $0 $0 $0
Hank Jansma (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$156,409
Expenses
$166,405
Net Income
-$9,996
Net Assets
$175,576
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $19,592
12.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $345
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $20,355
13.0%
Net Fundraising -$1,055
Sales of Assets $629
0.4%
Net Inventory Sales $57,642
36.9%
Other Revenue $7,517
4.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $64,459
38.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $175,576
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $175,576
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ted Terhune (Commander 20) $0 $0 $0
Nicole Russ (22 23 Financ) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Russ (2022 2023 Sr) $0 $0 $0
Erin Byron (2022 2023 Jr) $0 $0 $0
Merlin Peacy (2022 2023 Ad) $0 $0 $0
Don Jones (2022 2023 Ch) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Dennis (Judge Ad/Ser) $0 $0 $0
Hank Jansma (2022 2023 Sg) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$145,645
Expenses
$162,262
Net Income
-$16,617
Net Assets
$185,572
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $12,003
8.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,002
0.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $23,427
16.1%
Net Fundraising $620
0.4%
Sales of Assets $7,044
4.8%
Net Inventory Sales $69,772
47.9%
Other Revenue $7,381
5.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $52,694
32.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $185,572
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $185,572
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ted Terhune (21 22 Financ) $0 $0 $0
Rick Sturim (2021 2022 Co) $0 $0 $0
Dick Dewolf (2021 2022 Ad) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Russ (2021 2022 Ch) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Dennis (Judge Ad/Ser) $0 $0 $0
Erin Byron (2021 2022 Jr) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Stanley (2021 2022 Sg) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 12, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$81,890
Expenses
$121,784
Net Income
-$39,894
Net Assets
$202,189
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $9,414
11.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,280
1.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $23,813
29.1%
Net Fundraising -$236
Sales of Assets -$27,679
Net Inventory Sales $59,408
72.5%
Other Revenue $4,371
5.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $33,453
27.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $203,040
Total Liabilities $851
Net Assets $202,189
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ted Terhune (Financial Of) $0 $0 $0
Rick Sturim (2020 2021 Co) $0 $0 $0
Erin Byron (2020 2021 Jr) $0 $0 $0
Dick Dewolf (2020 2021 Ad) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Russ (2020 2021 Ch) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Dennis (Judge Ad/Ser) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Stanley (2020 2021 Sg) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$165,577
Expenses
$168,021
Net Income
-$2,444
Net Assets
$242,083
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $11,054
6.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $5,394
3.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $27,428
16.6%
Net Fundraising $1,157
0.7%
Sales of Assets $4,422
2.7%
Net Inventory Sales $93,197
56.3%
Other Revenue $2,716
1.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $71,772
42.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $246,298
Total Liabilities $4,215
Net Assets $242,083
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ted Terhune (Financial Of) $0 $0 $0
Rick Sturim (2019 2020 Co) $0 $0 $0
Wanda Torres (2019 2020 Sr) $0 $0 $0
Greg Bent (2019 2020 Jr) $0 $0 $0
Dick Dewolf (2019 2020 Jr) $0 $0 $0
Merlin Peacy (2019 2020 Ad) $0 $0 $0
Leigh Wojcicki (2019 2020 Ch) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Dennis (Judge Ad/Ser) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Stanley (2019 2020 Sg) $0 $0 $0
Roger Meyer (Executive Bo) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 9, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$179,750
Expenses
$205,852
Net Income
-$26,102
Net Assets
$244,527
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $13,955
7.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $4,698
2.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $19,639
10.9%
Net Fundraising $1,057
0.6%
Sales of Assets $6,865
3.8%
Net Inventory Sales $105,592
58.7%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $70,987
34.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $257,666
Total Liabilities $13,139
Net Assets $244,527
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ted Terhune (Financial Of) $0 $0 $0
Rick Sturim (2018 2019 Co) $0 $0 $0
Chad Vanderven (2017 2018 Co) $0 $0 $0
Wanda Torres (2018 2019 Sr) $0 $0 $0
Greg Bent (2018 2019 Jr) $0 $0 $0
Jenna Slye (2017 2018 Jr) $0 $0 $0
Merlin Peacy (2018 2019 Ad) $0 $0 $0
Jesse Pahman (2017 2018 Ad) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Dennis (Judge Advoca) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$263,964
Expenses
$211,668
Net Income
$52,296
Net Assets
$270,629
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $9,286
3.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $4,894
1.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $10,839
4.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $13,031
4.9%
Net Inventory Sales $193,323
73.2%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $74,701
35.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $279,228
Total Liabilities $8,599
Net Assets $270,629
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ted Terhune (Financial Of) $0 $0 $0
Chad Vanderven (Post Command) $0 $0 $0
Greg Bent (Sr. Vice) $0 $0 $0
Wanda Torres (Jr. Vice P) $0 $0 $0
Jenna Slye (Jr. Vice P) $0 $0 $0
Merlin Peacy (Adjutant P) $0 $0 $0
Jesse Pahman (Adjutant P) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Dennis (Commander/Ju) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$182,990
Expenses
$234,831
Net Income
-$51,841
Net Assets
$218,333
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,911
6.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $7,677
4.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $8,304
4.5%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $4,484
2.5%
Net Inventory Sales $135,260
73.9%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $84,559
36.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $280,338
Total Liabilities $62,005
Net Assets $218,333
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ted Terhune (Financial Of) $0 $0 $0
Chad Vanderven (Post Command) $0 $0 $0
Greg Bent (Sr. Vice P) $0 $0 $0
Wanda Torres (Jr. Vice/Adj) $0 $0 $0
Merlin Peacy (Adjutant P) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Dennis (Commander/Ju) $0 $0 $0
Rick Sturim (Sr. Vice P) $0 $0 $0
Tyler Rettig (Jr. Vice P) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$219,458
Expenses
$229,502
Net Income
-$10,044
Net Assets
$270,174
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,190
4.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $8,085
3.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $12,081
5.5%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $5,208
2.4%
Net Inventory Sales $144,882
66.0%
Other Revenue $4,742
2.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $309,707
Total Liabilities $39,533
Net Assets $270,174
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jerry Dennis (Commander/Ju) $0 $0 $0
Wanda Torres (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Ted Terhune (Finance Offi) $0 $0 $0
Rick Sturim (Sr. Vice) $0 $0 $0
Tyler Rettig (Jr. Vice) $0 $0 $0
Steve Hindenach (Jr. Vice P) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$198,138
Expenses
$195,946
Net Income
$2,192
Net Assets
$246,583
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $13,003
6.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $8,356
4.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $7,863
4.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $144,818
73.1%
Other Revenue $5,296
2.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $72,552
37.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $348,007
Total Liabilities $101,424
Net Assets $246,583
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rick Sturim (Post Command) $0 $0 $0
Wanda Torres (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Ted Terhune (Finance Offi) $0 $0 $0
Tyler Rettig (Sr. Vice) $0 $0 $0
Steve Hindenach (Jr. Vice) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 12, 2017

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