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American Legion

370 Dwight Cowles

Organization summary

Organization summary might be incomplete or out of date

This organization is not listed in the IRS's most recent list of tax exempt organizations, but we have data associated with this Employer Identification Number.

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
$212k (2020)

Expenses
$408k (2020)

Total Assets
$636k (2020)

Total Liabilities
$164k (2020)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2020

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.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$211,695
Expenses
$407,796
Net Income
-$196,101
Net Assets
$472,660
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $11,809
5.6%
Program Services $29,497
13.9%
Investment Income $142
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $170,247
80.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $22,410
5.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $124,261
30.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $636,469
Total Liabilities $163,809
Net Assets $472,660
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dan Wilkinson (Commander) $0 $0 $0
John Robbins (Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Darling (1 St Vice Comman) $0 $0 $0
Steve Putnam (Adjudant) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$525,921
Expenses
$360,212
Net Income
$165,709
Net Assets
$668,761
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,436
2.0%
Program Services $25,427
4.8%
Investment Income $176
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $223,226
42.4%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $266,656
50.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $19,712
5.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $92,431
25.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $701,683
Total Liabilities $32,922
Net Assets $668,761
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Steve Putnam (Adjudant) $11,264 $0 $0
Jud Coester (Finance Officer) $8,448 $0 $0
Mark Rafuse (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Dan Wilkinson (1 St Vice Comman) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$215,423
Expenses
$285,485
Net Income
-$70,062
Net Assets
$503,052
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $15,807
7.3%
Program Services $14,769
6.9%
Investment Income $14
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $184,833
85.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $7,779
2.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $85,360
29.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $538,637
Total Liabilities $35,585
Net Assets $503,052
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Cahill (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Ken Sands (Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0
Larry Fries (1 Stice Comman) $0 $0 $0
Steve Putnam (Adjudant) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$217,879
Expenses
$258,824
Net Income
-$40,945
Net Assets
$573,114
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $32,135
14.7%
Program Services $19,366
8.9%
Investment Income $988
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,082
0.5%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $164,308
75.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $9,600
3.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $75,912
29.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $614,000
Total Liabilities $40,886
Net Assets $573,114
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Steve Putnam (Adjudant) $9,600 $0 $0
Bill Cahill (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Dan Findley (Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0
Ted Holmes (2 Nd Vice Comman) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$230,941
Expenses
$261,386
Net Income
-$30,445
Net Assets
$614,059
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $43,478
18.8%
Program Services $10,594
4.6%
Investment Income $9
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $3,023
1.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $173,837
75.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $28,238
10.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $60,140
23.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $661,881
Total Liabilities $47,822
Net Assets $614,059
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bill Cahill (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Bill Christesen (Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Ted Holmes (2 Nd Vice Comman) $0 $0 $0
Steve Putnam (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Mike Debauche (Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$237,343
Expenses
$251,803
Net Income
-$14,460
Net Assets
$644,504
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $34,961
14.7%
Program Services $13,801
5.8%
Investment Income $12
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,419
0.6%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $187,150
78.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $34,100
13.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $56,828
22.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $687,718
Total Liabilities $43,214
Net Assets $644,504
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mike Debauche (Finance Officer) $24,600 $0 $0
Steve Putnam (Vice Chair) $9,500 $0 $0
Bill Cahill (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Bill Christesen (Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Ted Holmes (2 Nd Vice Comman) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$257,305
Expenses
$278,163
Net Income
-$20,858
Net Assets
$658,964
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $30,807
12.0%
Program Services $23,509
9.1%
Investment Income $167
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,702
0.7%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $201,120
78.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $8,703
3.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $78,408
28.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $725,580
Total Liabilities $66,616
Net Assets $658,964
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Steve Putnam (Vice Chair) $8,400 $0 $0
Bill Cahill (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Bill Christesen (Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Ted Holmes (2 Nd Vice Comman) $0 $0 $0
Mike Debauche (Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$264,528
Expenses
$256,824
Net Income
$7,704
Net Assets
$679,822
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $29,832
11.3%
Program Services $40,686
15.4%
Investment Income $208
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income -$3,106
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $196,908
74.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $8,400
3.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $58,291
22.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $800,430
Total Liabilities $120,608
Net Assets $679,822
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Richard Kresin (Adjutant) $8,400 $0 $0
Bill Cahill (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Bill Christesen (Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Ted Holmes (2 Nd Vice Comman) $0 $0 $0
Steve Putnam (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Mike Debauche (Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0
Steve Putnam (Vice Comm) $0 $0 $0
Mike Debauche (Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0
Bill Cahill (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Bill Christesen (Vice Comm) $0 $0 $0
Ted Holmes (2 Nd Vice Comm) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$229,845
Expenses
$236,692
Net Income
-$6,847
Net Assets
$672,118
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $11,302
4.9%
Program Services $38,926
16.9%
Investment Income $619
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income -$31
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $179,029
77.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $8,400
3.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $56,594
23.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $681,244
Total Liabilities $9,126
Net Assets $672,118

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$222,241
Expenses
$299,163
Net Income
-$76,922
Net Assets
$678,965
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,169
4.6%
Program Services $44,240
19.9%
Investment Income $1,149
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,552
0.7%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $165,131
74.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $26,528
8.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $37,493
12.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $685,193
Total Liabilities $6,228
Net Assets $678,965

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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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