AMERICAN LEGION POST 257
EIN 34-0065625 · Commemorative Events (A84)
What they do
VETERANS ORGANIZATION
Are they doing good?
The public paperwork has several good signs. Now check whether the charity can show who it helped.
Here is the honest answer: A tax form shows money and paperwork. It cannot prove that people, animals, or the community were truly helped.
Good signs we looked for
IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.
Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.
They explain their jobThe explanation is very short. Ask what work they really do.
They name their leaders13 people are listed in the latest report.
You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.
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- Who did you help? Ask for a recent story or report that shows real results.
- What will my money do? Ask exactly what your gift will pay for.
- Is this really the charity? Give only through its official website or confirmed phone number.
Bottom line: Good paperwork is a good sign—not proof. The best answer comes when the charity can show what it changed, who it helped, and what your gift will do. YouCanGiveBack does not endorse or grade organizations.
Financial picture
A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.
Money in and money out
Selected spending reported on the 990
Each amount is compared with total expenses separately. These categories can overlap, so they should not be added together as a pie chart.
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Leadership and board
Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.
See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (13)
B ANTRICAN2ND VICE COMMANDER
CHUCK STAMENEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER
D TAYLOREXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER
DON RIFFEL1ST VICE COMMANDER
E ARNHOLTEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER
G GRACEEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER
JAMES DANNERFINANCIAL OFFICER
JEFF MAROTTACOMMANDER
MIKE JOHNSON3
MIKE JOHNSON3RD VICE COMMANDER
R BODEYEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER
T SOWARDEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER
TOM GLENNADJUNCT
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 1946
- Location
- 131 SOUTH WATER STREET, LOUDONVILLE, OH 44842
- County
- Ashland
- In care of
- DON RIFFEL
- Primary officer
- DON RIFFEL, 1ST VICE COMMANDER
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2024
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2024
- Return type
- 990
- Tax preparer
- BANKS & ASSOCIATES CPAS LLC
- NTEE classification
- Commemorative Events (A84)
- IRS tax category
- Commemorative Events
- Grant-giving organization
- Yes