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American Legion

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
$895k (2023)

Expenses
$1.07M (2023)

Total Assets
$1.39M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$475k (2023)

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
$895,253
Expenses
$1,074,090
Net Income
-$178,837
Net Assets
$915,167
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $79,060
8.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $40
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $77,000
8.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $59,764
6.7%
Other Revenue $235,000
26.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $1,350
0.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $91,215
8.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,390,374
Total Liabilities $475,207
Net Assets $915,167
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gary Dathe (Adjutant) $1,350 $0 $0
Ross Seefeld (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Carl Lee (Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Johnson (Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$635,617
Expenses
$699,153
Net Income
-$63,536
Net Assets
$255,480
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $49,460
7.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $34
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $47,600
7.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $44,301
7.0%
Other Revenue $50,000
7.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $268
0.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $84,748
12.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $582,309
Total Liabilities $326,829
Net Assets $255,480
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gary A Dathe (Commander) $268 $0 $0
Carl Lee (Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Ross Seefeld (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Johnson (Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$555,168
Expenses
$516,523
Net Income
$38,645
Net Assets
$319,016
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,900
0.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $10
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $61,419
11.1%
Other Revenue $18,018
3.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $600
0.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $80,379
15.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $339,911
Total Liabilities $20,895
Net Assets $319,016
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gary Dathe (Sr Vice Commander) $600 $0 $0
Carl Lee (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Don Nishek (Jr Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Johnson (Financial Officer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$400,201
Expenses
$306,913
Net Income
$93,288
Net Assets
$280,371
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,899
0.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $10
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $82,259
20.6%
Other Revenue $6,850
1.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $617
0.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $79,847
26.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $299,363
Total Liabilities $18,992
Net Assets $280,371
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gary Dathe (Sr Vice Commander) $617 $0 $0
Carl Lee (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Don Nishek (Jr Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Johnson (Financial Officer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$286,507
Expenses
$261,200
Net Income
$25,307
Net Assets
$187,083
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,754
1.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $6
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $86,771
30.3%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $12,752
4.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $70,281
26.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $200,823
Total Liabilities $13,740
Net Assets $187,083
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gary Dathe (Sr Vice Commander) $12,752 $0 $0
Carl Lee (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Don Nishek (Jr Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Grant Crabtree (Financial Officer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$194,589
Expenses
$174,975
Net Income
$19,614
Net Assets
$161,776
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,711
0.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $80,992
41.6%
Other Revenue $18,544
9.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $14,286
8.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $63,859
36.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $173,160
Total Liabilities $11,384
Net Assets $161,776
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gary Dathe (Sr Vice Commander) $14,286 $0 $0
Carl Lee (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Don Nishek (Jr Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Grant Crabtree (Financial Officer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$160,168
Expenses
$168,086
Net Income
-$7,918
Net Assets
$142,162
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $4
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $82,113
51.3%
Other Revenue $5,770
3.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $16,143
9.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $58,578
34.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $152,811
Total Liabilities $10,649
Net Assets $142,162
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gary Dathe (Sr Vice Commander) $16,143 $0 $0
Carl Lee (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Don Nishek (Jr Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Grant Crabtree (Financial Officer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$154,419
Expenses
$152,660
Net Income
$1,759
Net Assets
$150,080
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $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 $93,023
60.2%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $2,376
1.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $69,007
45.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $166,815
Total Liabilities $16,735
Net Assets $150,080
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gary Dathe (Sr Vice Commander) $11,376 $0 $0
Carl Lee (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Robert Trautman (Jr Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Grant Crabtree (Financial Officer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$170,105
Expenses
$170,460
Net Income
-$355
Net Assets
$148,321
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $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 $96,170
56.5%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $87,734
51.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $156,521
Total Liabilities $8,200
Net Assets $148,321
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Wallace (Commander) $7,200 $0 $0
Gary Dathe (Sr Vice Commander) $3,200 $0 $0
Robert Trautman (Jr Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Grant Crabtree (Financial Officer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$160,140
Expenses
$159,114
Net Income
$1,026
Net Assets
$148,676
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $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 $99,100
61.9%
Other Revenue $3,867
2.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $25,200
15.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $59,666
37.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $158,755
Total Liabilities $10,079
Net Assets $148,676
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Paul Monroe (Sr Vice Commander) $25,200 $0 $0
Michael Wallace (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Robert Trautman (Jr Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Grant Crabtree (Financial Officer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$146,142
Expenses
$172,717
Net Income
-$26,575
Net Assets
$147,650
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $89,239
61.1%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $25,500
14.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $58,985
34.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $157,197
Total Liabilities $9,547
Net Assets $147,650

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$180,495
Expenses
$170,645
Net Income
$9,850
Net Assets
$174,225
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $8
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $111,113
61.6%
Other Revenue $5,734
3.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $22,300
13.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $59,181
34.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $184,438
Total Liabilities $10,213
Net Assets $174,225

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$176,567
Expenses
$154,926
Net Income
$21,641
Net Assets
$164,375
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $103,925
58.9%
Other Revenue $5,712
3.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $21,550
13.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $56,088
36.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $175,658
Total Liabilities $11,283
Net Assets $164,375

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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