American Legion Shepherd-russell Post 298 the American Legion
501(c)(19) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
American Legion Shepherd-russell Post 298 the American Legion is a 501(c)(19) organization based in Hymera, Indiana, registered in 1946, with $89,291 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 324, Hymera, IN, 47855 EIN 35-6244426 Since 1946
Revenue (FY2024)
$89K
▼ 16.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$81K
Net assets
$204K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for American Legion Shepherd-russell Post 298 the American Legion— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating30 mo reserves · +10% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For American Legion Shepherd-russell Post 298 the American Legion: 30 mo reserves · +10% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for American Legion Shepherd-russell Post 298 the American Legion— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For American Legion Shepherd-russell Post 298 the American Legion: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $68K (FY2010) to $89K (FY2024) across 15 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $743Net assets $204K
Operating margin
9.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$205K
Total liabilities
$743
Net assets
$204K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $89,291▼16.8% | $80,543▼15.0% | $204,155▲4.5% | $204,898▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $107,365▼14.7% | $94,741▼0.6% | $195,407▲6.9% | $195,407▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $125,847▲18.9% | $95,315▲18.3% | $182,783▲20.1% | $184,208▲20.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $105,874▲76.9% | $80,553▲20.0% | $152,251▲19.9% | $153,524▲19.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $59,865▼26.3% | $67,128▼14.3% | $126,930▼5.4% | $128,029▼5.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $81,266▼15.8% | $78,330▼9.0% | $134,193▲2.2% | $135,119▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $96,459▼13.6% | $86,121▼3.2% | $131,257▲8.5% | $132,477▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $111,653▲28.5% | $88,946▲11.1% | $120,919▲23.1% | $122,747▲23.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $86,886▲21.2% | $80,049▲4.2% | $98,212▲7.5% | $99,512▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $71,691▼21.4% | $76,849▼5.6% | $91,375▼5.3% | $92,601▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $91,247▲16.4% | $81,445▲10.7% | $96,533▲11.3% | $97,843▲10.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $78,414▲2.2% | $73,585▼1.3% | $86,731▼34.3% | $88,236▼34.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | $76,727▼15.5% | $74,540▼5.6% | $132,092▲1.7% | $133,703▲1.4% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $90,811▲33.9% | $78,961▲9.4% | $129,905▲10.0% | $131,911▲10.4% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $67,838 | $72,155 | $118,055 | $119,529 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is American Legion Shepherd-russell Post 298 the American Legion a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. American Legion Shepherd-russell Post 298 the American Legion is a 501(c)(19) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 35-6244426, based in Hymera, Indiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is American Legion Shepherd-russell Post 298 the American Legion's EIN?
- American Legion Shepherd-russell Post 298 the American Legion's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 35-6244426.
- How much revenue does American Legion Shepherd-russell Post 298 the American Legion report?
- American Legion Shepherd-russell Post 298 the American Legion reported $89,291 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does American Legion Shepherd-russell Post 298 the American Legion have?
- CharityIndex grades American Legion Shepherd-russell Post 298 the American Legion C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for American Legion Shepherd-russell Post 298 the American Legion (EIN 35-6244426) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.