AMERICAN LEGION POST #144

EIN: 386087341 Public & Societal Benefit

Lanse, MI

Total Revenue
$238,411
Total Expenses
$305,548
Total Assets
$347,985
Net Assets
$344,850
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1971
Legal Domicile
MI
Phone
9065247746
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

AMERICAN LEGION POST #144, founded in 1971, is a small nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $238K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 7% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $306K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 28% operating deficit.

Mission

THE AMERICAN LEGION POST DEDICATES ITSELF TO THE FOUR PILLARS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE WHICH EMBODIES ALL AMERICAN LEGION ORGANIZATIONS. THE AMERICAN LEGION ACTS AS AN AUXILLARY POST FOR OUR NATIONAL SECURITY AND COMMUNAL LOCATION FOR OUR VETERANS AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $16,601
Program Service Revenue $164,447
Investment Income $20
Other Revenue $57,343
TOTAL REVENUE $238,411

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $93,085
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $242,699
Other Expenses $208,626
TOTAL EXPENSES $305,548

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $238,411 $256,579 -0.1%
Expenses $305,548 $273,347 +0.1%
Net Income $-67,137 $-16,768 +3.0%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
13
Volunteers
14

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$0
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
1
$31,105
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MELISSA PELLOW OFFICE MANAGER 30.00
Key Emp Highest
$31,105 $0 $31,105
DANIEL LARSON COMMANDER 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT ELMBLAD FIRST VICE COMMANDER 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS BROWN ADJUTANT 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
DELBERT KAHLER TREASURER 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
RANDY LABODA SERGEANT AT ARMS 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $238,411 $305,548 $347,985 $-67,137
2024 $256,579 $273,347 $423,803 $-16,768
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