American Legion is located in Westlake, LA. 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 $38.5k 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 (16.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $53.1k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
SUPPORTING VETERANS, PRMOTING AMERICANISM AND PARTICIPATING IN COMMUNITY PROJECTS .
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Charles Aucoin Post Commander | 10 | $0 | |
Michael Roach Financeofficer | 20 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,509 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $15,600 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $38,485 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $15,672 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $3,000 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $14,715 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $19,672 |
Total expenses | $53,059 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $61,263 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $177,185 |
Total liabilities | $10,000 |
Net assets or fund balances | $167,185 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Legion has recieved totaling $6,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
American Legion National Emergency Fund Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: General Support | $6,500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Texas Austin, TX | $10,604,149 | $6,677,704 |
Louisiana National Guard Foundation New Orleans, LA | $5,835,401 | $6,505,889 |
Military Wellness Initiative Dallas, TX | $2,428,709 | $3,600,000 |
Combat Marine Outdoors Inc Houston, TX | $1,866,228 | $2,870,312 |
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 |
American Legion Hattiesburg, MS | $706,231 | $1,733,784 |
Wish For Our Heroes Inc San Antonio, TX | $1,716,093 | $1,811,976 |
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Texas Georgetown, TX | $401,147 | $1,318,650 |
Nextop Inc Houston, TX | $488,854 | $1,385,969 |
Armed Forces Communications And Electronics Association Austin, TX | $1,822,734 | $1,458,339 |
Bastion Community Of Resilience New Orleans, LA | $1,382,211 | $959,705 |