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AMERICAN LEGION POST 294

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AMERICAN LEGION POST 294

EIN 38-6093557 · Fund Raising & Fund Distribution - Community Improvement (S12)

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They explain their jobThe explanation is very short. Ask what work they really do.

They name their leaders8 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

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$62.14spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.
$1.77in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.
3.7%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2017

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Money in and money out

Revenue$132,670
Expenses$82,435
Annual surplus $50,235 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.
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Revenue$132,670
Expenses$82,435
Assets$145,585
Income$138,034
Contributions$4,872
People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2017

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

No compensation was reported for these leaders. The complete board and leadership roster is shown below.

Board and leadership roster (8)

DON RUBINOFINANCE OFFICER

GARY GOODALL1ST VICE PRESIDENT

J GILBERTCHAPLAIN

JOHN KAYANEKPOST COMMANDER

LARRY JEANSGT AT ARMS

LARRY LUCHENBILL2ND VICE PRESIDENT

PAUL SPANIOLACOMMANDER-SONS OF AMERICAN LEGION

T BOSTERADJUTANT

About this charity

Recognized since
January 2025
Location
PO BOX 66, SWARTZ CREEK, MI 48473-0066
County
Genesee
In care of
DON RUBINO
Primary officer
DON RUBINO, Finance Officer

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Filing and classification

Latest tax year
2017
Tax period began
January 1, 2017
Return type
990EZ
Tax preparer
MARK J PLUDE CPA
NTEE classification
Fund Raising & Fund Distribution - Community Improvement (S12)
IRS tax category
Fund Raising & Fund Distribution - Community Improvement
Revocation date
May 15, 2021

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