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American Legion

0003 O B Nelson Post
  • Ottumwa, IA
  • Tax-exempt since March 1946
  • EIN: 42-0113030

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
$113k (2023)

Expenses
$118k (2023)

Total Assets
$190k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Years with multiple filings
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 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
$112,522
Expenses
$117,948
Net Income
-$5,426
Net Assets
$189,976
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $34,608
30.8%
Program Services $10,662
9.5%
Investment Income $2,310
2.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $4,092
3.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $52,331
46.5%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $36,748
31.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $189,976
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $189,976
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ricky Kleinman (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Gary Tennis (Exec Board) $0 $0 $0
Frank Williams (1st Vice) $0 $0 $0
Dave Gee (Exec Board) $0 $0 $0
Don Darland (2nd Vice) $0 $0 $0
Larkin Vandenheuvel (Exec Board) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Lunsford (Exec Board) $0 $0 $0
Doug Heinje (Exec Board) $0 $0 $0
Ronnie Davidson (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 8, 2024

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

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$74,923
Expenses
$89,095
Net Income
-$14,172
Net Assets
$165,383
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,053
5.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $535
0.7%
Net Fundraising $15,039
20.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $45,032
60.1%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $165,383
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $165,383
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ricky Kleinman (Commander) $0 $0
Frank Williams (1st Vice) $0 $0
Don Darland (2nd Vice) $0 $0
Doug Mc Antire (Chaplin) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 23, 2023

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

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$87,435
Expenses
$83,331
Net Income
$4,104
Net Assets
$179,555
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,980
6.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $663
0.8%
Net Fundraising $12,600
14.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $49,691
56.8%
Other Revenue $8,220
9.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $179,555
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $179,555
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ricky Kleinman (Commander) $0 $0
Jeff Warrior (1st Vice) $0 $0
Frank Williams (2nd Vice) $0 $0
Ronnie Davidson (Adjutant) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 6, 2022

Short form 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 990-EZ
Revenue
$51,149
Expenses
$58,063
Net Income
-$6,914
Net Assets
$128,284
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $13,485
26.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $146
0.3%
Net Fundraising $2,857
5.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $24,086
47.1%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $128,284
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $128,284

Document Links

990-EZ

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

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$29,528
Expenses
$24,902
Net Income
$4,626
Net Assets
$135,198
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,540
25.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $98
0.3%
Net Fundraising $6,317
21.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $13,593
46.0%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $135,198
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $135,198

Document Links

990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$72,862
Expenses
$85,161
Net Income
-$12,299
Net Assets
$130,572
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,638
6.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $86
0.1%
Net Fundraising $10,463
14.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $45,144
62.0%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $130,572
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $130,572

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$60,635
Expenses
$96,173
Net Income
-$35,538
Net Assets
$142,871
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,364
10.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $5,985
9.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $36,681
60.5%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $142,871
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $142,871

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$72,498
Expenses
$79,599
Net Income
-$7,101
Net Assets
$178,410
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $9,040
12.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $96
0.1%
Net Fundraising $5,489
7.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $46,504
64.1%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $178,410
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $178,410

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$79,068
Expenses
$97,100
Net Income
-$18,032
Net Assets
$185,511
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,120
10.3%
Program Services $15,170
19.2%
Investment Income $95
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$1,919
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $51,106
64.6%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $44,171
45.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $187,779
Total Liabilities $2,268
Net Assets $185,511
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Larry Eklofe (1 St Vice) $0 $0 $0
Steve Comer (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Earl Stout (Exec. Board) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Woyer (Exec. Board) $0 $0 $0
John Hart (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Phil Keck (Exec Board) $0 $0 $0
George Rump (2 Nd Vice) $0 $0 $0
Chad Kramer (Sergeant Of) $0 $0 $0
Dave Gee (Exec Board) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Hornbeck (Exec Board) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 8, 2016

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$78,474
Expenses
$94,697
Net Income
-$16,223
Net Assets
$203,543
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $9,517
12.1%
Program Services $14,440
18.4%
Investment Income $180
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $154
0.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $43,798
55.8%
Other Revenue $77
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $45,704
48.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $206,256
Total Liabilities $2,713
Net Assets $203,543
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Larry Eklofe (1 St Vice) $0 $0 $0
Steve Comer (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Earl Stout (Exec. Board) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Woyer (Exec. Board) $0 $0 $0
John Hart (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Phil Keck (Exec Board) $0 $0 $0
George Rump (2 Nd Vice) $0 $0 $0
Chad Kramer (Sergeant Of) $0 $0 $0
Dave Gee (Exec Board) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Hornbeck (Exec Board) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 6, 2015

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

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$91,930
Expenses
$108,367
Net Income
-$16,437
Net Assets
$219,766
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,953
4.3%
Program Services $15,232
16.6%
Investment Income $124
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $11,382
12.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $47,257
51.4%
Other Revenue $176
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $45,993
42.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $223,078
Total Liabilities $3,312
Net Assets $219,766
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Larry Eklofe (1 St Vice) $0 $0 $0
Steve Comer (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Earl Stout (Exec. Board) $0 $0 $0
Gary Richmand (Chaplin) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Woyer (Exec. Board) $0 $0 $0
John Hart (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Phil Keck (Exec Board) $0 $0 $0
George Rump (2 Nd Vice) $0 $0 $0
Chad Kramer (Sergeant Of) $0 $0 $0
Dave Gee (Exec Board) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 9, 2015

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

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$82,610
Expenses
$92,931
Net Income
-$10,321
Net Assets
$236,203
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,625
6.8%
Program Services $14,393
17.4%
Investment Income $76
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$858
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $48,403
58.6%
Other Revenue $554
0.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $39,891
42.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $237,766
Total Liabilities $1,563
Net Assets $236,203

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990
Filed on Dec. 24, 2013

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$88,457
Expenses
$94,558
Net Income
-$6,101
Net Assets
$246,524
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,120
8.0%
Program Services $13,128
14.8%
Investment Income $507
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $150
0.2%
Net Fundraising -$3,189
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $55,121
62.3%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $40,102
42.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $248,313
Total Liabilities $1,789
Net Assets $246,524

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$83,954
Expenses
$88,226
Net Income
-$4,272
Net Assets
$252,625
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,000
4.8%
Program Services $12,144
14.5%
Investment Income $423
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$2,033
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $56,432
67.2%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $33,745
38.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $254,672
Total Liabilities $2,047
Net Assets $252,625

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
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 Aug.
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 Aug.
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 Aug.
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 Aug.
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 Aug.
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

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2003

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 Aug.
2002

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.

Document Links

990

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

PDF

About This Data

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.

Which Organizations Are Here?

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."

Nonprofit Explorer has organizations claiming tax exemption in each of the 27 subsections of the 501(c) section of the tax code, and which have filed a Form 990, Form 990EZ or Form 990PF. Taxable trusts and private foundations that are required to file a form 990PF are also included. Small organizations filing a Form 990N "e-Postcard" are not included in this data.

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