Amercian Legion is located in Gering, NE. 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. As of 12/2021, Amercian Legion employed 7 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Amercian 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, Amercian Legion generated $64.0k 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 (6.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $78.6k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.4%) 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
PATRIOTIC WAR TIME ORGANIZATION DEVOTED TO MUTUAL HELPFULNESS. THE ORGANIZATION IS A PREEMINENT VOICE OF VETERANS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AMERICAN VETERAN ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES - OPERATE A CANTINA AND MEETING PLACE FOR VETERANS AND GUESTS TO SOCIALIZE AND SHARE INFORMATION BENEFICIAL TO MEMBERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Randy Holten Gaming Manager | Officer | 1 | $2,396 |
Joe Bennett Adjutant | Officer | 2 | $645 |
Kent Holmes Commander | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $13,335 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $12,177 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $25,512 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $6,689 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $360 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $19,000 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $12,399 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $63,977 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,929 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
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 | $12,812 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $1,017 |
Fees for services: Management | $3,019 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,854 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $313 |
Office expenses | $1,120 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $19,266 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,675 |
Insurance | $7,938 |
All other expenses | $6,856 |
Total functional expenses | $78,590 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $16,116 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,717 |
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 | $2,100 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $5,000 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $172,773 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $201,706 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $306 |
Total liabilities | $306 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $201,400 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $201,706 |
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