American Legion is located in Gaston, 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 12/2021, American Legion employed 2 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 12/2021, American Legion generated $60.0k 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 (5.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $52.8k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.4%) per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
GATHERING PLACE FOR VETERANS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HELPNG VETERANS AND DONATIONS TO THE COMMUNITY
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Anthony Quinn Adjuant | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Richard Hardesty Chaplain | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Rodney Parker Finance | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Rick Kirkpatrick Vice Commander | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Benjamin Keeley Commander | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Michelle Burns Secretary To Commander | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $1,610 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
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 | $1,610 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1 |
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 | $13,179 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $45,206 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $60,049 |
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 | $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 | $7,100 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $745 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,491 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,725 |
Office expenses | $1,922 |
Information technology | $0 |
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 | $709 |
Insurance | $3,442 |
All other expenses | $25,855 |
Total functional expenses | $52,774 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $13,405 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $7,141 |
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 | $4,350 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $17,320 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $42,216 |
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 | $201 |
Total liabilities | $201 |
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 | $3,500 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $38,515 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $42,216 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
American Legion Auxiliary Indianapolis, IN | $53,756,323 | $11,649,453 |
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Auxillary Kansas City, MO | $115,995,007 | $13,500,016 |
Veterans Community Project Kansas City, MO | $14,262,405 | $11,060,934 |
American Legion Auxiliary Bowling Green, KY | $99,496 | $4,500,725 |
Disabled American Veterans Paid Time Off Plan And Tr Erlanger, KY | $4,127,164 | $2,957,196 |
American Legion Indianapolis, IN | $6,888,018 | $3,332,697 |
Amvets Springfield, IL | $604,546 | $3,188,714 |
American Legion Portage, WI | $4,372,734 | $2,507,173 |
Welcome Home Inc Columbia, MO | $4,815,089 | $2,743,236 |
American Legion Bloomington, IL | $4,519,203 | $2,240,833 |
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The Us Dept Of Kentucky Vine Grove, KY | $282,308 | $1,502,516 |
Operation Support Our Troops - America Inc Naperville, IL | $995,272 | $1,019,373 |