American Legion is located in Indianapolis, IN. 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 07/2023, American Legion employed 22 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 07/2023, American Legion generated $2.7m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 07/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.2%) per year over the past 8 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
PROMOTION OF AMERICAN LEGION ACTIVITIES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROMOTION OF AMERICAN LEGION PROGRAMS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Ed Trice National Executive Committee Member | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rob Kelley District Commander | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Roger Clark District Commander | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Lonnie Boyce District Commander | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Milton Howard Department Finance Officer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kevin Urbanczyk District Commander | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $1,585,132 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $202,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,787,132 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $214,901 |
Investment income | $173,285 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $165,807 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,654,873 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
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 | $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 | $1,038,389 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $35,417 |
Other employee benefits | $137,288 |
Payroll taxes | $80,139 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $25,514 |
Fees for services: Other | $80,256 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $52,587 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $13,620 |
Travel | $144,580 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $83,884 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $58,558 |
Insurance | $47,718 |
All other expenses | $508,079 |
Total functional expenses | $2,892,242 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $383,154 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $107,649 |
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 | $107,224 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $905,121 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,380,084 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $6,883,232 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $554,777 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $222,060 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $78,072 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $854,909 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,328,802 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,699,521 |
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 | $6,883,232 |