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American Legion

15 Parkersburg Post

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
$304k (2023)

Expenses
$349k (2023)

Total Assets
$658k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$3.46k (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
$304,433
Expenses
$348,501
Net Income
-$44,068
Net Assets
$654,134
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $41,431
13.6%
Program Services $200,406
65.8%
Investment Income $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 $117,754
33.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $657,595
Total Liabilities $3,461
Net Assets $654,134
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lee Starcher (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Romel Henderson (1 St Vice) $0 $0 $0
Dave Rice (2 Nd Vice) $0 $0 $0
Roger Tabor (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0 $0
Dee Simmons (Judge Advocate) $0 $0 $0
Joe Thorpe (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Eldon Johnston (Adjunct) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Davis (Historian) $0 $0 $0
Jim Maley (Service Officer) $0 $0 $0
Gregory Burdett (Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0
Stuart Bennett (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Neil Dowler (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Paige Hardesty (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Curtis Thomas (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$466,795
Expenses
$397,260
Net Income
$69,535
Net Assets
$698,202
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $17,655
3.8%
Program Services $259,248
55.5%
Investment Income $21
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 $135,255
34.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $702,121
Total Liabilities $3,919
Net Assets $698,202
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Marianne Bennett (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Romel Henderson (1 St Vice) $0 $0 $0
Dave Rice (2 Nd Vice) $0 $0 $0
Roger Tabor (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0 $0
Dee Simmons (Judge Advocate) $0 $0 $0
Joe Thorpe (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Stu Bennett (Adjunct) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Davis (Historian) $0 $0 $0
Jim Maley (Service Officer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$356,455
Expenses
$392,206
Net Income
-$35,751
Net Assets
$764,170
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $332,793
93.4%
Program Services $23,658
6.6%
Investment Income $4
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 $79,525
20.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $769,142
Total Liabilities $4,972
Net Assets $764,170
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Marianne Bennett (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Stu Bennett (Adjunct) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Davis (Historian) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Hamilton (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Romel Henderson (2 Nd Vice) $0 $0 $0
Roger Loughry (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0 $0
Jim Maley (Service Offi) $0 $0 $0
Bob Schoolcraft (1 St Vice) $0 $0 $0
Scott Vandyke (Judge Advoca) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$291,025
Expenses
$304,256
Net Income
-$13,231
Net Assets
$799,921
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $268,258
92.2%
Program Services $22,764
7.8%
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 $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $52,611
17.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $819,988
Total Liabilities $20,067
Net Assets $799,921
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Marianne Bennett (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Stu Bennett (Adjunct) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Davis (Historian) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Hamilton (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Romel Henderson (2 Nd Vice) $0 $0 $0
Roger Loughry (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0 $0
Jim Maley (Service Offi) $0 $0 $0
Bob Schoolcraft (1 St Vice) $0 $0 $0
Scott Vandyke (Judge Advoca) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$637,326
Expenses
$579,250
Net Income
$58,076
Net Assets
$813,152
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $570,668
89.5%
Program Services $33,848
5.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $32,810
5.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $128,240
22.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $879,055
Total Liabilities $65,903
Net Assets $813,152
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Marianne Bennett (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Robert Schoolcraft (1 St Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Stu Bennett (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Bill Casto (Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Perdue (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0 $0
George Lord (2 Nd Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Jim Maley (Service Officer) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Hamilton (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Scott Vandyke (Judge Advocate) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Davis (Historian) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$538,051
Expenses
$558,787
Net Income
-$20,736
Net Assets
$755,076
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $515,796
95.9%
Program Services $22,255
4.1%
Investment Income $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 $113,166
20.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $844,952
Total Liabilities $89,876
Net Assets $755,076
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lee Starcher (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Robert Schoolcraft (1 St Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Stu Bennett (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Marianne Bennett (Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0
Roger Loughry (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0 $0
Bill Casto (2 Nd Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Jim Maley (Service Officer) $0 $0 $0
Bob Cunningham (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Steve Richards (Judge Advocate) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Davis (Historian) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$510,265
Expenses
$568,411
Net Income
-$58,146
Net Assets
$698,030
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $46,910
9.2%
Program Services $17,434
3.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $445,921
87.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $111,201
19.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $709,257
Total Liabilities $11,227
Net Assets $698,030
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William D Shepherd (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Robert Schoolcraft (Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Stu Bennett (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Marianne Bennett (Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0
Roger Loughry (Sgt. At Arms) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$426,975
Expenses
$461,255
Net Income
-$34,280
Net Assets
$756,176
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $24,193
5.7%
Program Services $7,357
1.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $79,340
18.6%
Other Revenue $316,085
74.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $123,909
26.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $785,435
Total Liabilities $29,259
Net Assets $756,176
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William D Shepherd (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Robert Schoolcraft (Vice Commader) $0 $0 $0
Stu Bennett (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Marianne Bennett (Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0
Roger Loughry (Sgt. At Arms) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$518,286
Expenses
$560,361
Net Income
-$42,075
Net Assets
$784,193
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $13,530
2.6%
Program Services $5,288
1.0%
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $75,581
14.6%
Other Revenue $423,886
81.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $132,715
23.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $800,430
Total Liabilities $16,237
Net Assets $784,193
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bill Sheppard (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Bob Schoolcraft (Vice Command) $0 $0 $0
Steve Richards (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Jay Carter (Financial Of) $0 $0 $0
Stu Bennett (Sgt Of Arms) $0 $0 $0
Maxine Bennett (Service Offi) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$523,516
Expenses
$599,757
Net Income
-$76,241
Net Assets
$848,319
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,334
1.6%
Program Services $6,081
1.2%
Investment Income $269
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $91,222
17.4%
Other Revenue $417,610
79.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $130,241
21.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $858,952
Total Liabilities $10,633
Net Assets $848,319
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bob Rhodes (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Bob Schoolcraft (Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Ray Fought (2nd Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Bill Yeager (Financial Officer) $0 $0 $0
Mike Sunstram (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Roger Laughry (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Davis (Historian) $0 $0 $0
Web Holley (Judge Advocate) $0 $0 $0
Bob Cunningham (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$642,556
Expenses
$660,618
Net Income
-$18,062
Net Assets
$906,809
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,506
1.6%
Program Services $10,519
1.6%
Investment Income $194
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $99,483
15.5%
Other Revenue $521,854
81.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $152,307
23.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $916,720
Total Liabilities $9,911
Net Assets $906,809
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bill Sheppard (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Bob Rhodes (Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Bob Shoolcraft (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Bill Yeager (Financial Officer) $0 $0 $0
Bill Casto (Service Officer) $0 $0 $0
Mike Sunstram (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Roger Longler (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Davis (Historian) $0 $0 $0
Web Holley (Judge Advocate) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$668,929
Expenses
$685,818
Net Income
-$16,889
Net Assets
$921,084
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $25,003
3.7%
Program Services $6,332
0.9%
Investment Income $677
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $96,788
14.5%
Other Revenue $540,129
80.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $138,740
20.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $931,439
Total Liabilities $10,355
Net Assets $921,084

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$623,953
Expenses
$614,322
Net Income
$9,631
Net Assets
$938,412
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $25,317
4.1%
Program Services $6,132
1.0%
Investment Income $405
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $130,254
20.9%
Other Revenue $461,845
74.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $151,894
24.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $964,538
Total Liabilities $26,126
Net Assets $938,412

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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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