American Legion is located in Marion, OH. 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 12/2023, American Legion generated $762.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $534.4k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.1% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
TO PROVIDE PATRIOTIC AND CHARITABEL ACTIVITIES, MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS AND OTHER SOCIAL/RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR MEMBERS & GUESTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TO PROVIDE PATRIOTIC AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES, MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND OTHER SOCIAL/RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR MEMBERS AND THEIR BONA FIDE GUESTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF REGULATION 10501(C)(19)-(C).
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kenny Lumpkin Past Commander | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mike Edward 2nd Vice | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Grover Dunn Commander | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Richard Howell Adjutant | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alfred Mcdaniel Sargent Of Arms | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chuck Vanvoorhis Historian | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $3,334 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $136,266 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $139,600 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $528,962 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $93,840 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $762,402 |
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. | $300,681 |
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 | $13,000 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $1,118 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,669 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $4,800 |
Advertising and promotion | $400 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $57,183 |
Travel | $351 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $9,072 |
All other expenses | $14,439 |
Total functional expenses | $534,404 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $754,863 |
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 | $822,448 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,577,311 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,882 |
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 | $2,882 |
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 | $1,574,429 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,577,311 |
Over the last fiscal year, American Legion has awarded $51,538 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
AMERICAN LEGION | | | $44,038 |
MARION POLICE DEPARTMENT | | | $7,500 |