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American Legion

187 Brooklyn Curtis Bay

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
$51.5k (2021)

Expenses
$36.2k (2021)

Total Assets
$24.7k (2021)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2021)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2021

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.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$51,532
Expenses
$36,159
Net Income
$15,373
Net Assets
$24,651
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,010
5.8%
Program Services $28,825
55.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,500
2.9%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $18,197
35.3%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $518
1.4%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $24,651
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $24,651
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Lease (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Nathaniel Russell (First Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
William Tolson (Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$19,853
Expenses
$20,024
Net Income
-$171
Net Assets
$9,278
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,380
12.0%
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 $17,473
88.0%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $9,278
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $9,278
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Lease (1 St Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Bright (Commander) $0 $0 $0
William Tolson (Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$28,726
Expenses
$34,444
Net Income
-$5,718
Net Assets
$9,449
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,391
15.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $700
2.4%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $22,735
79.1%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $921
2.7%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $9,449
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $9,449
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Tolson (Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0
William Tolson (Commander) $0 $0 $0
David Lease (1 St Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Bright (2 Nd Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$39,225
Expenses
$37,638
Net Income
$1,587
Net Assets
$15,167
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,305
26.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $2,972
7.6%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $20,384
52.0%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $250
0.7%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $15,167
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $15,167
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Tolson (Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0
William Tolson (Commander) $0 $0 $0
David Lease (1 St Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Bright (2 Nd Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$39,629
Expenses
$40,766
Net Income
-$1,137
Net Assets
$13,580
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $9,660
24.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $2,830
7.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $21,844
55.1%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $251
0.6%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $13,580
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $13,580
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Tolson (Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0
William Tolson (Commander) $0 $0 $0
David Lease (1 St Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Bright (2 Nd Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Rich Dehn (Judge Advocate) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$25,529
Expenses
$30,410
Net Income
-$4,881
Net Assets
$14,717
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,570
10.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,200
4.7%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $16,582
65.0%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $14,717
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $14,717
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Tolson (Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0
William Tolson (Commander) $0 $0 $0
David Lease (1 St Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Bright (2 Nd Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Rich Dehn (Judge Advocate) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$33,533
Expenses
$33,033
Net Income
$500
Net Assets
$19,598
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $318
0.9%
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 $30,650
91.4%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $19,598
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $19,598
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Tolson (Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0
William Tolson (Commander) $0 $0 $0
David Lease (1 St Vip) $0 $0 $0
David Lease (Adjustant) $0 $0 $0
Rich Dehn (Jag) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$50,568
Expenses
$52,530
Net Income
-$1,962
Net Assets
$19,098
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,000
2.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $34,564
68.4%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $19,098
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $19,098
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Tolson (Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0
William Tolson (Commander) $0 $0 $0
David Lease (1 St Vip) $0 $0 $0
James Goble (Adjustant) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Kissenger (Jag) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$44,346
Expenses
$40,175
Net Income
$4,171
Net Assets
$21,060
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,162
2.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $4
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $165
0.4%
Rental Property Income -$250
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $27,907
62.9%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $8,397
20.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $27,616
Total Liabilities $6,556
Net Assets $21,060
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
George Burck (Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0
William Tolson (Commander) $0 $0 $0
James Lamke (1 St Vip) $0 $0 $0
Donald Yirka (Adjustant) $0 $0 $0
John Gruber (Jag) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$31,184
Expenses
$45,374
Net Income
-$14,190
Net Assets
$16,889
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $125
0.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $19
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,770
5.7%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $18,091
58.0%
Other Revenue $4,135
13.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $16,841
37.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $23,370
Total Liabilities $6,481
Net Assets $16,889

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$27,480
Expenses
$56,958
Net Income
-$29,478
Net Assets
$31,079
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,653
6.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $48
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $4,255
15.5%
Net Fundraising $4,489
16.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $18,547
67.5%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $17,078
30.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $32,487
Total Liabilities $1,408
Net Assets $31,079

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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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