American Legion
- Assets
- $237.7k
- Revenue
- $71.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Rogers, AR
- Founding
- 03/1946
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 02-0791781
Organization Overview
American Legion is located in Rogers, AR. The organization was established in 1946. According to its NTEE Classification (W30) the organization is classified as: Military & Veterans Organizations, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. American Legion is a 501(c)(19) and as such, is described as a "Post or Organization of Past or Present Members of the Armed Forces" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, American Legion generated $71.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $42.1k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.1%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO UNITED STATES VETERANS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO UNITED STATES MILITARY VETERANS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Richard Dick Second Vice Commander | Officer | 12 | $0 |
Samuel T Ledgerwood Finance Officer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Robert D Bracy Post Commander | Officer | 12 | $0 |
Dyer E Carithers First Vice Commander | Officer | 12 | $0 |
Barbara Augarrie Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Ken Selby Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $4,946 |
| Fundraising events | $11,781 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $10,763 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $27,490 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $25 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $43,587 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $71,102 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $6,146 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,433 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $695 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $629 |
| Office expenses | $2,825 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $10,052 |
| Travel | $378 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $2,351 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,900 |
| Insurance | $2,041 |
| All other expenses | $150 |
| Total functional expenses | $42,094 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $65,079 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $172,022 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $551 |
| Total assets | $237,652 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,612 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,612 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $180,917 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $55,123 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $237,652 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Legion has awarded $5,446 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Indianapolis, IN | | $1,800 |
Roland, AR PURPOSE: General Support | $1,521 |
OPERATION REBOOT | | | $1,125 |
Rogers, AR PURPOSE: General Support | $1,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Texas Austin, TX | $10,604,149 | $6,677,704 |
Armed Services Mutual Benefit Association Goodlettsville, TN | $55,566,131 | $7,665,042 |
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Auxillary Kansas City, MO | $115,995,007 | $13,500,016 |
Louisiana National Guard Foundation New Orleans, LA | $5,835,401 | $6,505,889 |
Veterans Community Project Kansas City, MO | $14,262,405 | $11,060,934 |
Military Wellness Initiative Dallas, TX | $2,428,709 | $3,600,000 |
Combat Marine Outdoors Inc Houston, TX | $1,866,228 | $2,870,312 |
Cov Inc Murfreesboro, TN | $390,398 | $2,770,188 |
Welcome Home Inc Columbia, MO | $4,815,089 | $2,743,236 |
Sons Of Confederate Veterans Inc Columbia, TN | $17,474,113 | $2,425,147 |
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Texas Copperas Cve, TX | $546,071 | $1,909,310 |
American Legion Austin, TX | $7,412,004 | $1,863,301 |