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American Legion

8 Sussex Post
  • Georgetown, DE
  • Tax-exempt since March 1946
  • EIN: 51-6018018

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
$1.67M (2024)

Expenses
$1.59M (2024)

Total Assets
$975k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$224k (2024)

Years with multiple filings
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

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 June
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,674,496
Expenses
$1,590,865
Net Income
$83,631
Net Assets
$750,821
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $867,708
51.8%
Program Services $806,320
48.2%
Investment Income $68
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $400
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $989,352
62.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $974,501
Total Liabilities $223,680
Net Assets $750,821
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Lawson (2 Nd Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
James Hollis (1 St Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Gary Morris (Commander) $0 $0 $0
David Tidwell (Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0
James Scott (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
William Lawson (Past Commander) $0 $0 $0
William Lawson (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 1, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,461,037
Expenses
$1,500,587
Net Income
-$39,550
Net Assets
$662,305
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $715,560
49.0%
Program Services $745,416
51.0%
Investment Income $61
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $838,160
55.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $938,820
Total Liabilities $276,515
Net Assets $662,305
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ronald Folke (Historian) $0 $0 $0
Robert Holston (2 Nd V Comman) $0 $0 $0
Walter Overington Jr (1 St V Comman) $0 $0 $0
William H Lawson (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Gary Morris (Finance Offi) $0 $0 $0
James D Scott (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Rev Rowland Scott (Past Command) $0 $0 $0
David Tidwell (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Watson (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 16, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,386,290
Expenses
$1,395,558
Net Income
-$9,268
Net Assets
$701,855
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $615,310
44.4%
Program Services $770,618
55.6%
Investment Income $9
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $353
0.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $810,096
58.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $922,529
Total Liabilities $220,674
Net Assets $701,855
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Paul Bolton (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Ronald Folke (Historian) $0 $0 $0
Robert Holston (2 Nd V Comman) $0 $0 $0
Walter Overington Jr (1 St V Comman) $0 $0 $0
William H Lawson (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Gary Morris (Finance Offi) $0 $0 $0
James D Scott (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Rev Rowland Scott (Past Command) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Watson (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 17, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,549,937
Expenses
$1,412,868
Net Income
$137,069
Net Assets
$711,123
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $896,671
57.9%
Program Services $658,277
42.5%
Investment Income $445
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$5,456
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $838,371
59.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $857,458
Total Liabilities $146,335
Net Assets $711,123
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Paul Bolton (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Ronald Folke (Historian) $0 $0 $0
Robert Holston (2 Nd V Comman) $0 $0 $0
Walter Overington Jr (1 St V Comman) $0 $0 $0
William H Lawson (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Gary Morris (Finance Offi) $0 $0 $0
James D Scott (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Rev Rowland Scott (Past Command) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Watson (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 13, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,187,744
Expenses
$1,208,715
Net Income
-$20,971
Net Assets
$574,054
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $413,446
34.8%
Program Services $774,138
65.2%
Investment Income $160
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $691,875
57.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $754,192
Total Liabilities $180,138
Net Assets $574,054
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ronnie Folke (Historian) $0 $0 $0
Robert Holston (2 Nd V Comman) $0 $0 $0
William Lawson (1 St V Comman) $0 $0 $0
Gary Morris (Sargeant At) $0 $0 $0
James Scott (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Rev Rowland Scott (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Bill Taylor (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
David Tidwell (Finance Offi) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 24, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,274,522
Expenses
$1,089,927
Net Income
$184,595
Net Assets
$595,025
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $456,214
35.8%
Program Services $698,053
54.8%
Investment Income $137
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $113,893
8.9%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $6,225
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $577,853
53.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $802,161
Total Liabilities $207,136
Net Assets $595,025
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ronnie Folke (Historian) $0 $0 $0
Robert Holston (2 Nd V Comman) $0 $0 $0
William Lawson (1 St V Comman) $0 $0 $0
Gary Morris (Sargeant At) $0 $0 $0
James Scott (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Rev Rowland Scott (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Bill Taylor (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
David Tidwell (Finance Offi) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 30, 2019

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$208,924
Expenses
$198,067
Net Income
$10,857
Net Assets
$410,430
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,354
4.0%
Program Services $199,558
95.5%
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,009
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $99,823
50.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $648,077
Total Liabilities $237,647
Net Assets $410,430

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$975,648
Expenses
$1,101,767
Net Income
-$126,119
Net Assets
$399,573
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $287,714
29.5%
Program Services $681,519
69.9%
Investment Income $25
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $6,390
0.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $600,510
54.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $642,638
Total Liabilities $243,065
Net Assets $399,573
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Holston (1 St V Comman) $0 $0 $0
William Lawson (2 Nd V Comman) $0 $0 $0
Rev Rowland Scott (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Bill Taylor (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
David Tidwell (Finance Offi) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 26, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,019,767
Expenses
$1,052,551
Net Income
-$32,784
Net Assets
$525,692
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $256,903
25.2%
Program Services $758,163
74.3%
Investment Income $64
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,637
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $543,706
51.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $529,051
Total Liabilities $3,359
Net Assets $525,692
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bob Holston (2 Nd V Comman) $0 $0 $0
Gary Morris (Sgt. At Arms) $0 $0 $0
James Scott (Chaplin) $0 $0 $0
Rev Rowland Scott (Commander) $0 $0 $0
David Semat (1 St V Comman) $0 $0 $0
David Tidwell (Finance Offi) $0 $0 $0
Leo Wolfee (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 11, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$944,865
Expenses
$958,823
Net Income
-$13,958
Net Assets
$558,476
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $223,063
23.6%
Program Services $720,020
76.2%
Investment Income $85
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,697
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $505,654
52.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $565,735
Total Liabilities $7,259
Net Assets $558,476
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lit Dryden (2 Nd V Comman) $0 $0 $0
Paul Moore (1 St V Comman) $0 $0 $0
Gary Morris (Sgt. At Arms) $0 $0 $0
James Scott (Chaplin) $0 $0 $0
Rev Rowland Scott (Commander) $0 $0 $0
William Taylor (Finance Offi) $0 $0 $0
Leo Wolfee (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 20, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$936,553
Expenses
$900,233
Net Income
$36,320
Net Assets
$628,769
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $255,332
27.3%
Program Services $678,795
72.5%
Investment Income $164
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$299
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,561
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $491,272
54.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $701,157
Total Liabilities $72,388
Net Assets $628,769

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$773,709
Expenses
$786,496
Net Income
-$12,787
Net Assets
$592,449
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $180,708
23.4%
Program Services $592,031
76.5%
Investment Income $171
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $799
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $431,718
54.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $675,125
Total Liabilities $82,676
Net Assets $592,449
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Leo Wolfe Jr (Adjutant) $10,050 $0 $0
Lit Dryden (2 Nd V Comman) $0 $0 $0
Paul Moore (1 St V Comman) $0 $0 $0
Gary Morris (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0 $0
James Scott (Chaplin) $0 $0 $0
Rev Rowland Scott (Commander) $0 $0 $0
William Taylor (Finance Offi) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on March 14, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$886,039
Expenses
$797,886
Net Income
$88,153
Net Assets
$605,236
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $287,876
32.5%
Program Services $596,623
67.3%
Investment Income $1,540
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $421,164
52.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $716,526
Total Liabilities $111,290
Net Assets $605,236

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990
Filed on Jan. 9, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$679,153
Expenses
$770,430
Net Income
-$91,277
Net Assets
$517,079
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $149,137
22.0%
Program Services $529,251
77.9%
Investment Income $765
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $406,188
52.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $661,363
Total Liabilities $144,284
Net Assets $517,079

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$741,711
Expenses
$674,674
Net Income
$67,037
Net Assets
$608,356
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $250,186
33.7%
Program Services $490,523
66.1%
Investment Income $1,002
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $359,652
53.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $610,962
Total Liabilities $2,606
Net Assets $608,356

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990

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

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Fiscal Year Ending April
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

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Fiscal Year Ending April
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

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending April
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 April
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

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Fiscal Year Ending April
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

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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.

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