American Legion

Organization Overview

American Legion is located in Edinburgh, 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. 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 05/2024, American Legion generated $303.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $293.4k during the year ending 05/2024. While expenses have increased by 11.9% per year over the past 5 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2024

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

VETERANS ORGANIZATION

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

BENEVOLENT ACTIVITIES FOR OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND SCHOLORSHIPS TO STUDENTS GOING TO COLLEGE AND SUPPORT FOR LOCAL ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES. THE EXPENSES ONLY ILLUSTRATE THE BENEVOLENT ACTIVITIES. OTHER EXPENSES ARE INCLUDED IN PART VIII OF THE RETURN WHICH ARE EXPENSES FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT AND RELAXATION FOR THE AMERICAN VETERAN.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
James E Burton
Commander
$0
Dave Bowling
First Vice
$0
Shane Sweaney
Second Vice
$0
Mike Graham
Judge Adv
$0
John A Johnson
Financial Officer
$16,900

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$9,400
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$605
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$10,005
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $95
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 $136,685
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $142,290
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $303,549

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