TY 2022 Form 990EZ

Form990EZ

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

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OMB No. 1545-0047

2022

Open to Public
Inspection

Check if applicable:

Address change

Name change

Initial return

Final return/terminated

Amended return

Application pending

C Name of organization
American Legion Post 232

Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)114 W Broadway
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code Polk City, IA50226

D Employer identification number

42-6076875

E Telephone number

(515) 984-9345

F Group Exemption
Number bullet

Part ⅢStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? The first words of the Auxiliary preamble are "For God and Country". Members believe in the ideals and principals of America's founding fathers and pledge to foster patriotism, preserve and defend the Constitution, promote allegiance to God and Country and to uphold the basic principles of freedom of religion, freedom of expression and freedom of choice. Auxiliary programs were created to provide assistance, education and financial support for veterans and their families. In the community, the Organization focuses on helping to create a better society, particularly of the Nation's citizens of the future, our children and young people.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 Inspire patriotism and good citizenship by marking veterans graves and support of community organizations that provide services to youth. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		28a
29 Assist veterans in obtaining benefits and supporting the families of veterans. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		29a
30 Funded and provided holiday meals to Veterans in need at Thanksgiving. Also provided Thanksgiving meals to local area Fire Departments (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................ (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..........	32

(a) Name and title	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
Dan Cain Commander	0	0
Sean Kenneally Vice Commander	0	0
Jake Duncalf 2nd Vice	0	0
Mike Ploeger Adjutant	0	0
Chris Klink Finance Officer	0	0
Ron Tischer Sgt At Arms	0	0
Larry Matijevich Trustee	0	0
Chad Rumbaugh Trustee	0	0
Lee Potter Chaplain	0	0

Yes

Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................

Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..

49a

Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......

49a

If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................

49b

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and title of each employee	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE

Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 ............. bullet

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE

Return Reference	Explanation
Other Expenses.1001	Advertising and Promotion $188
Other Expenses.1002	Office Expenses $201
Other Expenses.1009	Depreciation $1763
Other Expenses.1012	Insurance $2449
Other Expenses.1	Riders $30272
Other Expenses.2	Repairs and Maint $22786
Other Expenses.3	Legion $19368
Other Expenses.4	Utilities $13320
Other Expenses.5	Special Events $6316
Other Expenses.6	Sons $5227
Other Expenses.7	Misc Equipment $5074
Other Expenses.8	Licenses and Permits $1882
Other Expenses.9	Post Expenses $389
Other Expenses.10	Pest Control $257
Other Expenses.11	Membership Award $181
Other Expenses.12	Uniforms/Emblems $84
Other Expenses.14	Flag Expense $72
Other Assets.1003	Machinery and Equipment - Beginning $1626 Machinery and Equipment - Ending $1123

Return Reference

Explanation

Other Expenses.1001

Advertising and Promotion $188

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $201

Other Expenses.1009

Depreciation $1763

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $2449

Other Expenses.1

Riders $30272

Other Expenses.2

Repairs and Maint $22786

Other Expenses.3

Legion $19368

Other Expenses.4

Utilities $13320

Other Expenses.5

Special Events $6316

Other Expenses.6

Sons $5227

Other Expenses.7

Misc Equipment $5074

Other Expenses.8

Licenses and Permits $1882

Other Expenses.9

Post Expenses $389

Other Expenses.10

Pest Control $257

Other Expenses.11

Membership Award $181

Other Expenses.12

Uniforms/Emblems $84

Other Expenses.14

Flag Expense $72

Other Assets.1003

Machinery and Equipment - Beginning $1626 Machinery and Equipment - Ending $1123

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1	10,752
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................	2
3	Membership dues and assessments .............................	3
4	Investment income ....................................	4	44
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .......	5a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses ............	5b	0
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......	5c
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) List of Attached Documents: // Content	6a	3,965
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the			sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) List of Attached Documents: // Content ..	6b	82,800
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c	0
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d	86,765
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a	97,764
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b	46,606
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c	51,158
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ....................	8
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	148,719

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	35,066
19	Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
	end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) .................	19	83,320
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...........	20
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 ..........	21	118,386

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a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and email solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................	10
11	Benefits paid to or for members ......................	11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12	3,685
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	55
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ...................	15	84
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ...................	16	109,829
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................	17	113,653

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?
	Yes	No










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