American Legion is located in Pierceton, 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 04/2024, American Legion generated $26.7k 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 (12.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $30.8k during the year ending 04/2024. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (12.1%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SERVE VETERANS & ARMED FORCES MEMBERS; ENTERTAINMENT & SOCIAL ACTIVITIES ALONG WITH ASSISTANCE TO THE POOR & COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
PROVIDE A CLUB-LIKE ATMOSPHERE FOR US ARMED FORCES MEMBERS, VETERANS & THEIR FAMILIES TO BE ABLE TO ASSOCIATE WITH OTHERS OF SIMILAR EXPERIENCES. THIS FREQUENTLY RESULTS IN MUTUAL ASSISTANCE WITH ONE ANOTHER OF A MULTITUDE OF PROBLEMS THAT MAY HAVE BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY.
PROVIDE FUNERAL BURIAL SERVICES, HONOR GUARDS, AND FAMILY MEALS RELATED TO FUNERALS FOR ANY VETERAN OF THE ARMED SERVICES OF THE US, REGARDLESS OF MEMBERSHIP TO THIS ORGANIZATION.
ASSIST VETERANS WITH MEDICAL CONCERNS, PROVIDE INFORMATION FOR WHAT ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE & WHERE TO GO TO GET IT, AND PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION WHEN NEEDED.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Chad Collier Commander | 4 | $0 | |
Tejay Collier 1st Vice | 4 | $0 | |
Jason Thomas Finance | 4 | $0 | |
Jacqueline Sparke Adjutant (se | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,887 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $340 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | -$2,311 |
Other Revenue | $25 |
Total Revenue | $26,686 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $3,326 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $19,676 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $7,763 |
Total expenses | $30,765 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $7,413 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $34,348 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $34,348 |