American Legion is located in Sterling, IL. 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 12/2023, American Legion employed 10 individuals. 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 12/2023, American Legion generated $27.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (12.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $50.2k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.1%) per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE SERVICES FOR VETERANS, SERVICEMEN, COMMUNITY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BENEFITS PAID TO/FOR MEMBERS=AMERICAN LEGION SAL $1034, MEMBERS DUES $7199, FUNERAL DINNERS $ 712,POST SOCIAL DINNERS $694 ----------------- DONATIONS TO THE COMMUNITY-SCHORSHIPS $5000,SELF HELP SECRET SANTA WORKSHOP $150, SALVATION ARMY $200, BOYS STATE $ 400, ------------------ INVESTMENT FEES FOR SCHOLARSHIP FUND $679
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Joe Fiorini Adjudant | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Mike Wolber Finance Officer | Officer | 15 | $0 |
Tom Skript Jr Vice Commander | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Nelson Vasquez Commander | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Mike Wilen Sr Vice Commander | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $8,631 |
Fundraising events | $1,574 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $5,400 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $8,700 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $24,305 |
Total Program Service Revenue | -$20,291 |
Investment income | $5,881 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $2,875 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $15,963 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$1,468 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $27,265 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $9,639 |
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 | $468 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $125 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $679 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,358 |
Information technology | $1,996 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
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 | $6,770 |
Insurance | $6,140 |
All other expenses | $8,464 |
Total functional expenses | $50,236 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,599 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $156,445 |
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 | $71,306 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $230,350 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $230,350 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $230,350 |