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American Legion

18 Shelton Beaty
  • Arkansas City, KS
  • Tax-exempt since March 1946
  • EIN: 48-6141886

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
$84.9k (2023)

Expenses
$88.9k (2023)

Total Assets
$45k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$5.74k (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 Sept.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$84,865
Expenses
$88,934
Net Income
-$4,069
Net Assets
$39,305
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $28,042
33.0%
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 $57,059
67.2%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $26,169
29.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $45,040
Total Liabilities $5,735
Net Assets $39,305
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Paul Grantham (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Cliff Gildhouse (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Terry Newman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Conrad Johnsrud (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Cliff Gottlob (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
James Herron (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 5, 2024

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$90,088
Expenses
$103,348
Net Income
-$13,260
Net Assets
$43,361
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $9,453
10.5%
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 $77,469
86.0%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $39,360
38.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $54,840
Total Liabilities $11,479
Net Assets $43,361
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Paul Grantham (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Cliff Gildhouse (Sr Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Terry Newman (Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0
Conrad Johnsrud (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Cliff Gottlob (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0 $0
James Herron (Chaplin) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 15, 2023

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$84,643
Expenses
$88,837
Net Income
-$4,194
Net Assets
$56,621
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,865
6.9%
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 $77,088
91.1%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $34,330
38.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $69,188
Total Liabilities $12,567
Net Assets $56,621
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Russell Shalk (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Bryan Davidson (Sr Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Dave Strasburg (Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0
James Herron (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Cliff Gottlobb (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0 $0
Willie Brown (Chaplin) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 15, 2022

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$84,461
Expenses
$74,911
Net Income
$9,550
Net Assets
$63,183
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $13,310
15.8%
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 $67,338
79.7%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $27,852
37.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $74,327
Total Liabilities $11,144
Net Assets $63,183
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dave Strasburg (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Cliff Gildhouse (Sr Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Elmer Moore (Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0
James Herron (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Cliff Gottlobb (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0 $0
Spencer Warren (Chaplin) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 25, 2021

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$89,678
Expenses
$78,277
Net Income
$11,401
Net Assets
$53,633
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $13,177
14.7%
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 $70,487
78.6%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $28,442
36.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $54,888
Total Liabilities $1,255
Net Assets $53,633

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990

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$69,101
Expenses
$67,692
Net Income
$1,409
Net Assets
$41,694
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $14,236
20.6%
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 $42,441
61.4%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $23,600
34.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $42,880
Total Liabilities $1,186
Net Assets $41,694

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990

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$80,513
Expenses
$96,279
Net Income
-$15,766
Net Assets
$40,285
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $27,028
33.6%
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 $44,102
54.8%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $22,106
23.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $41,436
Total Liabilities $1,151
Net Assets $40,285

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990

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$117,632
Expenses
$100,628
Net Income
$17,004
Net Assets
$68,003
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $20,921
17.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $9
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $81,413
69.2%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $27,242
27.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $66,405
Total Liabilities -$1,598
Net Assets $68,003

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990

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$107,178
Expenses
$94,993
Net Income
$12,185
Net Assets
$51,000
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $39,433
36.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $14
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $54,980
51.3%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $21,637
22.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $52,694
Total Liabilities $1,694
Net Assets $51,000

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$100,288
Expenses
$86,888
Net Income
$13,400
Net Assets
$38,999
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $30,515
30.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $9
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $54,969
54.8%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $24,326
28.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $40,502
Total Liabilities $1,503
Net Assets $38,999

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990

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$110,852
Expenses
$80,786
Net Income
$30,066
Net Assets
$29,873
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $46,867
42.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $5
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $48,424
43.7%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $24,041
29.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $31,224
Total Liabilities $1,351
Net Assets $29,873

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990

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$77,122
Expenses
$89,565
Net Income
-$12,443
Net Assets
-$193
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $21,287
27.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $12
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $37,339
48.4%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $5,518
6.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $24,724
27.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $19,000
Total Liabilities $19,193
Net Assets -$193

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990

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$84,804
Expenses
$105,801
Net Income
-$20,997
Net Assets
$12,250
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $25,803
30.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $13
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $42,585
50.2%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $11,850
11.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $24,973
23.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $32,200
Total Liabilities $19,950
Net Assets $12,250

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990

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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 Sept.
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 Sept.
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 Sept.
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 Sept.
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 Sept.
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

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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.

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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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