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American Legion

1776 Post Mississippi Delta
  • Cleveland, MS
  • Tax-exempt since March 1946
  • EIN: 64-0923019

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Posts or organizations of past or present members of the armed forces.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$445k (2023)

Expenses
$419k (2023)

Total Assets
$265k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$1.74k (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 Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$444,901
Expenses
$418,608
Net Income
$26,293
Net Assets
$263,001
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $45
0.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $236
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $36,370
8.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $121,212
29.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $264,739
Total Liabilities $1,738
Net Assets $263,001
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joseph D Kersh (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Carolyn Polk (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0 $0
Terrance Polk (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Jeffrey Williams (Vice Command) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2024

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$301,262
Expenses
$326,947
Net Income
-$25,685
Net Assets
$236,465
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $15
0.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $186
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $30,838
10.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $119,466
36.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $239,092
Total Liabilities $2,627
Net Assets $236,465
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joseph D Kersh (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Carolyn Polk (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0 $0
Terrance Polk (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Jeffrey Williams (Vice Command) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 10, 2023

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$572,485
Expenses
$507,808
Net Income
$64,677
Net Assets
$261,907
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $15
0.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $167
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $96,421
16.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $126,265
24.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $262,730
Total Liabilities $823
Net Assets $261,907
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joseph D Kersh (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Carolyn Polk (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0 $0
Terrance Polk (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Jeffrey Williams (Vice Command) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2022

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$434,391
Expenses
$417,732
Net Income
$16,659
Net Assets
$196,969
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $60
0.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $169
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $94,427
21.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $123,231
29.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $200,092
Total Liabilities $3,123
Net Assets $196,969
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joseph D Kersh (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Carolyn Polk (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0 $0
Terrance Polk (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Jeffrey Williams (Vice Command) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2021

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$661,737
Expenses
$623,061
Net Income
$38,676
Net Assets
$180,065
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $60
0.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $60
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $43,942
6.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $129,120
20.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $182,683
Total Liabilities $2,618
Net Assets $180,065
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joseph D Kersh (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Carolyn Polk (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0 $0
Terrance Polk (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Jeffrey Williams (Vice Command) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 3, 2020

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$614,679
Expenses
$648,999
Net Income
-$34,320
Net Assets
$141,344
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $45
0.0%
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 $0
Other Revenue $41,362
6.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $123,670
19.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $144,527
Total Liabilities $3,183
Net Assets $141,344
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Terrance Polk (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Jeffrey Williams (Vice Command) $0 $0 $0
Art Kersh (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0 $0
Joseph D Kersh (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2019

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$766,996
Expenses
$780,017
Net Income
-$13,021
Net Assets
$175,664
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $15
0.0%
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 $0
Other Revenue $43,745
5.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $116,980
15.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $179,262
Total Liabilities $3,598
Net Assets $175,664
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Terrance Polk (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Jeffrey Williams (Vice Command) $0 $0 $0
Art Kersh (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0 $0
Joseph D Kersh (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2018

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$795,124
Expenses
$736,205
Net Income
$58,919
Net Assets
$188,685
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $135
0.0%
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 $0
Other Revenue $69,878
8.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $106,910
14.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $191,415
Total Liabilities $2,730
Net Assets $188,685
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Terrance Polk (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Jeffrey Williams (Vice Command) $0 $0 $0
Art Kersh (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0 $0
Joseph D Kersh (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 15, 2017

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$690,167
Expenses
$653,540
Net Income
$36,627
Net Assets
$129,766
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $171
0.0%
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 $0
Other Revenue $40,882
5.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $112,895
17.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $133,409
Total Liabilities $3,643
Net Assets $129,766
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joseph D Kersh (Adjutant) $40,800 $0 $0
Terrance Polk (Commander) $6,000 $0 $0
Jeffrey Williams (Vice Command) $0 $0 $0
Art Kersh (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 15, 2016

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$680,156
Expenses
$690,288
Net Income
-$10,132
Net Assets
$93,139
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $147
0.0%
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 $0
Other Revenue $46,784
6.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $107,600
15.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $99,920
Total Liabilities $6,781
Net Assets $93,139
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Terrance Polk (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Jeffrey Williams (Vice Command) $0 $0 $0
Art Kersh (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0 $0
Joseph D Kersh (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$550,538
Expenses
$552,889
Net Income
-$2,351
Net Assets
$103,271
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $40
0.0%
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 $0
Other Revenue $55,139
10.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $97,050
17.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $108,818
Total Liabilities $5,547
Net Assets $103,271
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joseph D Kersh (Adjutant) $32,400 $0 $0
Charles Hall (Vice Command) $0 $0 $0
Jeffrey Williams (Post Command) $0 $0 $0
Art Kersh (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 12, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$631,705
Expenses
$522,025
Net Income
$109,680
Net Assets
$121,548
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,976
1.7%
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 $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $186,738
35.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $121,548
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $121,548

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$648,964
Expenses
$694,714
Net Income
-$45,750
Net Assets
$11,868
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $21,010
3.2%
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 $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $58,547
8.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $50,752
7.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $35,653
Total Liabilities $23,785
Net Assets $11,868

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990

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

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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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990

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

PDF

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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990

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

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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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990

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

PDF

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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990

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

PDF

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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990

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

PDF

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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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

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 Dec.
2000

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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About This Data

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.

Which Organizations Are Here?

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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