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American Legion

EIN 39-6075926 • 501(c)19 • Poynette, WI

990-N Coverage

Profile

The Organizations Primary Exempt Purpose is to recognize and honor past and present members of the armed forces of the United States to promote the principles and policies as set forth in the preamble to the National and Department Constitutions of the American Legion.

131 W Washington StPoynette, WI 53955

american legion post 271

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Balance Sheet

Assets

$161,227

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$3,219

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Net Assets

$158,008

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Operations

Revenue

$57,549

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Expenses

$60,768

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Net Income

-$3,219

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$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2024: $161,227Liabilities 2024: $3,219Net Assets 2024: $158,0082024

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2024

Assets$161,227
Liabilities$3,219
Net Assets$158,008

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0-$20KRevenue 2024: $57,549Expenses 2024: $60,768Net Income 2024: -$3,2192024

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2024

Revenue$57,549
Expenses$60,768
Net Income-$3,219

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.61$0.03$1.58$0.58$0.61$0.03
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Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Apr 28, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$104,293
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Organizations Primary Exempt Purpose is to recognize and honor past and present members of the armed forces of the United States to promote the principles and policies as set forth in the preamble to the National and Department Constitutions of the American Legion.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Support community activities such as high school scholarships various local non-profits and active and retired veterans$0$14,212
Provide funeral honors to deceased veterans; provide honor guard for school activities such as high school athletics veterans day activities and community parade.$0$2,015
Promotion of veteran camaraderie-accomplished through canteen operations$0$0
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Jay GustCommander-$0--
Tom RortvedtVice Commander-$0--
Lisa MeicherFinance OfficerPT$0--
Jeff HawleyAdjutantPT$0--
Shawn WheelerChaplain-$0--
Larry WellsSergeant At Arms-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
American Legion 0271 Clyde Sheppard
EIN
39-6075926
In Care Of
% Lisa Meicher
Address
131 W Washington St, Poynette, WI 53955

Signing Officer

Name
Lisa Meicher
Title
Finance Officer
Signed
2025-04-28
Discuss with paid preparer
No
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Doing Business As Names

AMERICAN LEGION POST 271

Part I, line 8

| Other Revenues:, Amount:| Hall rental to non-member or non-veteran, $400| Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs-Funeral Honors Stipend, $250|

Part I, line 10

| Activity:, Grantee Name:, Grantee Address:, Amount:, Relationship:| Cash donation, grantee, "House Fire Benefit", $7365.00, No Relationship| charitable, Poynette Home Talent, "Poynette WI", $400.00, None| Charitable, Pioneer Place, "243 W Seward St Poynette WI 53955", $200.00, None| Scholarship, Ella Wentz, "High School Scholarship", $600.00, No Relationship| Charitable, Poynette Dekorra Fire Department, "606 Watertower Rd Poynette WI 53955", $100.00, None| Charitable-Suicide Walk, Prevent Suicide Columbia County, "711 E Cook St Portage WI 53901", $100.00, None| Charitable, Poynette Area Garden Association, "106 S Main St Poynette WI 53955", $60.00, None| Charitable, American Legion Auxiliary, "131 W Washington St Poynette WI 53955", $700.00, None| Charitable, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, "175 Patrick Blvd #175 Brookfield WI 53045", $1290.00, None| Charitable, Columbia Cty Vet Svc Commission, "112 E Edgewater Street Portage WI 53901", $304.00, None| Charitable, WI Veterans Home at King, "N2665 County Rd QQ King WI 54946", $450.00, None| Charitable, Badger Honor Flight Inc, "PO Box 258066 Madison WI 53725", $670.00, None| Charitable, US Military Vets Motorcycle, "Poynette", $465.00, None| Charitable, Poynette Area Food Pantry, "106 S Main St Poynette WI 53955", $308.00, None| Charitable, Disabled American Veterans, "2135 Rimrock Rd Madison WI 53713", $100.00, None| Charitable, Dogs 2 Dog Tags, "N4717 County Rd M Plymouth WI 53073", $100.00, None| Charitable, Toys for Tots, "6001 Manufacturers Drive Madison WI 53704", $100.00, None| Charitable, grantee, "Donation for Veterans family funeral", $200.00, No Relationship| Charitable, Sons of the American Legion, "131 W Washington St Poynette WI 53955", $500.00, None| Charitable, grantee, "Donation to a members wifes cancer benefit", $200.00, No Relationship|

Part I, line 16

| Other Expenses:, Amount:| State of Wisconsin Quartly Revenue Taxes, $4063.61| Tavern League Membership, $150.00| Ice Machine Rental, $1210.00| Flags for memorial cemetary flags for veterans, $1590.83| Dart pool and bag tavern leagues, $970.00| Dues paid to county state and national, $2160.00| Honor Guard uniforms, $1815.58| Bartender gifts 15 bartenders, $750.00| Class A & Class B raffle license, $51.00| Outdoor shelter bar and sidewalk addition, $13009.00| New television for bar, $849.96| Safety deposit box bank checks, $72.10| Outdoor furniture, $3285.27| Liquor License and Bartender Licenses, $1295.00|

Part II, line 24

| Asset Name:, BOY Amount:, EOY Amount:| Inventory, $5934, $6172|

Part II, line 26

| Liabilities Name:, BOY Amount:, EOY Amount:| Accounts Payable, 0, $3219|

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