Liabilities / Assets
73rd percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 73% of similar nonprofits.
American Legion Post #144
EIN 38-6087341 • 501(c)19 • Lanse, MI
Pub. 78 EligibleNTEE W30
Profile
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.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
0.01x
Liabilities / Revenue
75th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 75% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
11th percentile
Higher net margin than 11% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
99th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 99% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 13.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
26th percentile
Faster asset growth than 26% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
39th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 39% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$347,985
Down $75,818 (-18%) from 2024
Liabilities
Down$3,135
Down $8,681 (-73%) from 2024
Net Assets
Down$344,850
Down $67,137 (-16%) from 2024
Revenue
Down$238,411
Down $18,168 (-7.1%) from 2024
Expenses
Up$305,548
Up $32,201 (+12%) from 2024
Net Income
Down-$67,137
Down $50,369 (-300%) from 2024
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $347,985
- Liabilities
- $3,135
- Net assets
- $344,850
- Revenue
- $238,411
- Expenses
- $305,548
- Net income
- -$67,137
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
- Signed
- Nov 13, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.2
- Gross Receipts
- $238,411
Mission and Program Overview
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.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $259,688 | $254,537 | ▼ $5,151 |
| Accounts Receivable | $52,768 | - | - |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $53,511 | $51,724 | ▼ $1,787 |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | $51,265 | $36,183 | ▼ $15,082 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $6,571 | $5,541 | ▼ $1,030 |
| Total Assets | $423,803 | $347,985 | ▼ $75,818 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $11,816 | $3,135 | ▼ $8,681 |
| Total Liabilities | $11,816 | $3,135 | ▼ $8,681 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $411,987 | $344,850 | ▼ $67,137 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $411,987 | $344,850 | ▼ $67,137 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $423,803 | $347,985 | ▼ $75,818 |
Asset Categories
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land | $197,375 | - | $197,375 |
| Buildings | $48,572 | $98,035 | $146,607 |
| Equipment | $2,706 | $25,399 | $28,105 |
| Other Land Buildings | $5,884 | $17,125 | $23,009 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Pellow | Office Manager | PT | $31,105 | $31,105 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Thomas Brown | Adjutant |
| Daniel Larson | Commander |
| Scott Elmblad | First Vice Commander |
| Randy Laboda | Sergeant at Arms |
| Delbert Kahler | Treasurer |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $16,601
- Program Service Revenue
- $164,447
- Investment Income
- $20
- Other Revenue
- $57,343
- All Other Contributions
- $14,484
- Change in Net Assets
- $-67,137
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $208,626 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $93,085 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $54,757 | - | - | $54,757 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $21,800 | $9,305 | - | $31,105 |
| Fees for Services Other | $13,801 | $4,885 | - | $18,686 |
| Fees for Services Management | $2,116 | $14,629 | - | $16,745 |
| Other Expenses | $9,333 | $3,866 | - | $13,199 |
| Insurance | $3,880 | $5,305 | - | $9,185 |
| Payroll Taxes | $6,191 | $731 | - | $6,922 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $3,737 | $2,285 | - | $6,022 |
| Advertising | $3,941 | - | - | $3,941 |
| Benefits to Members | $3,837 | - | - | $3,837 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $2,975 | - | $2,975 |
| Office Expenses | $583 | $822 | - | $1,405 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $301 | - | - | $301 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $242,699 | $62,849 | $0 | $305,548 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- Yes
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Gaming Gross Income | $15,456 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Subject to proxy tax
- No
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- Yes
- Audit committee
- Yes
- Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
- No
- Business relationship with family members
- No
- Business relationship with organization members
- No
- Material changes to governing documents
- No
- Compensation from other sources disclosed
- No
- CEO compensation reviewed
- Yes
- Other officer compensation reviewed
- Yes
- Conflict-of-interest policy
- No
- Audited financial statements prepared
- No
- Key decisions subject to board approval
- No
- Management duties delegated
- No
Governance Explanations
Governing body decisions Part VI line 7B
“The governing body addresses any concerns issued by members, employees, volunteers, or community. The governing body decisions are reviewed by the body as a whole and voted on with the commander being the deciding vote on any ties. Once decisions are made, the commander oversees and implements any motions made by the board.”
Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11
“A copy of the form 990 is provided to the governing body for review prior to submittal. Any questions or concerns issued by the governing body are addressed and resolved.”
CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A
“The governing body reviews all pay increases for employees. No board members are compensated, and there is only one managment official maintaining the entity. If a wage increase is requested, the governing body assesses its ability to cover expenditures.”
Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15B
“The governing body reviews and approves all officer and key employee compensation.”
Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19
“The governing body does not issue documents to the public. If anyone from the community has questions or inquiries with the legion documents can be provided as requested.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- AMERICAN LEGION POST #144
- EIN
- 38-6087341
- In Care Of
- % DANIEL LARSON
- Phone
- 9065247746
- Address
- 115 N FRONT STREET, Lanse, MI 49946
Signing Officer
- Name
- Daniel Larson
- Title
- Commander
- Phone
- 9065247746
- Signed
- 2025-11-13
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Formed
- 1971
- Legal Domicile
- Mi
- Voting Board Members
- 5
- Independent Board Members
- 5
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 14
Preparer
- Firm
- Perrigo CPA LLC
- Address
- 4 E BROAD STREET, Lanse, MI 49946
- Preparer
- Ryan Perrigo CPA
- Phone
- 9062010669
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Significant program services not listed on prior year return Part III line 2
“Significant program services include a lounge and dining area for our veterans and community, as part of our commitment to the community we assist with external fundraisers and provide a hosting location. Our kitchen and building is used for the following program services: veteran benefits, pancake breakfasts, breakfast pasty sales, veteran dinners, craft shows, cribbage, pool league, graduation partys, class reunions, retirement partys, and other seasonal events to promote community outreach. We also provide honor guards for parades, and memorial day flag laying.”
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc | 0 | THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY OUTREACH WE CURRENTLY SERVE 114 VETERANS AND AUXILLARY MEMBERS IN THE LANSE TOWNSHIP AND OUTLINING AREAS. WE ARE COMMITTED TO THE CONTINUED OUTREACH AND MENTAL HEALTH OF OUR SERVICE MEMBERS BY PROVIDING THEM A LOCATION TO CONGREGATE AND TRADE STORIES AS A SOURCE OF HEALING FROM THEIR SERVICE. |
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc | 0 | AS PART OF A LONG STANDING TRADITION WE AT THE LEGION PURCHASE AND PLANT AMERICAN FLAGS AT THE LOCAL CEMETARIES FOR MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS. THE LEGIONS LONG STANDING TRADITION OF REMEMBERING OUR VETERANS PROVIDES PRIDE AND COMMITMENT TO OUR COMMUNITY. |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | THE GOVERNING BODY ADDRESSES ANY CONCERNS ISSUED BY MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, OR COMMUNITY. THE GOVERNING BODY DECISIONS ARE REVIEWED BY THE BODY AS A WHOLE AND VOTED ON WITH THE COMMANDER BEING THE DECIDING VOTE ON ANY TIES. ONCE DECISIONS ARE MADE, THE COMMANDER OVERSEES AND IMPLEMENTS ANY MOTIONS MADE BY THE BOARD. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE GOVERNING BODY FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO SUBMITTAL. ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS ISSUED BY THE GOVERNING BODY ARE ADDRESSED AND RESOLVED. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | THE GOVERNING BODY REVIEWS ALL PAY INCREASES FOR EMPLOYEES. NO BOARD MEMBERS ARE COMPENSATED, AND THERE IS ONLY ONE MANAGMENT OFFICIAL MAINTAINING THE ENTITY. IF A WAGE INCREASE IS REQUESTED, THE GOVERNING BODY ASSESSES ITS ABILITY TO COVER EXPENDITURES. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | THE GOVERNING BODY REVIEWS AND APPROVES ALL OFFICER AND KEY EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | THE GOVERNING BODY DOES NOT ISSUE DOCUMENTS TO THE PUBLIC. IF ANYONE FROM THE COMMUNITY HAS QUESTIONS OR INQUIRIES WITH THE LEGION DOCUMENTS CAN BE PROVIDED AS REQUESTED. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | SIGNIFICANT PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE A LOUNGE AND DINING AREA FOR OUR VETERANS AND COMMUNITY, AS PART OF OUR COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY WE ASSIST WITH EXTERNAL FUNDRAISERS AND PROVIDE A HOSTING LOCATION. OUR KITCHEN AND BUILDING IS USED FOR THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM SERVICES: VETERAN BENEFITS, PANCAKE BREAKFASTS, BREAKFAST PASTY SALES, VETERAN DINNERS, CRAFT SHOWS, CRIBBAGE, POOL LEAGUE, GRADUATION PARTYS, CLASS REUNIONS, RETIREMENT PARTYS, AND OTHER SEASONAL EVENTS TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY OUTREACH. WE ALSO PROVIDE HONOR GUARDS FOR PARADES, AND MEMORIAL DAY FLAG LAYING. |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 4 | Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 5 | Significant program services not listed on prior year return Part III line 2 |
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