American Legion
- Assets
- $346.7k
- Revenue
- $141.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Knoxville, IL
- Founding
- 03/1946
- Data as of
- 08/2020
- EIN
- 36-2906078
Organization Overview
American Legion is located in Knoxville, IL. 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 08/2020, American Legion employed 12 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 08/2020, American Legion generated $141.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $162.3k during the year ending 08/2020. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE FRATERNAL AND SOCIAL BENEFITS TO MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND TO HONOR THE SACRIFICE OF THOSE WHO SERVE BY ENHANCING THE LIVES OF OUR VETERANS, MILITARY, AND THEIR FAMILIES, BOTH AT HOME AND ABROAD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE LEGION CONTINUES ITS SUCCESSFUL $1 RAFFLE TICKET SALES. THE RAFFLE TICKET PURCHASERS, WHO INCLUDE BOTH MEMBERS OF THE LEGION AS WELL AS THE GENERAL PUBLIC, CAN WIN NOMINAL CASH PRIZES. MEMBERS ENJOY THE RAFFLES, WHICH PAID OUT A TOTAL OF $13,500 IN PRIZES THIS YEAR.
THE LEGION GIVES AWAY CASH PRIZES ONCE PER WEEK TO LUCKY MEMBERS WHO ARE INCENTIVIZED TO ATTEND THE HALL AND SOCIALIZE WITH OTHER MEMBERS. FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019, THE LEGION GAVE AWAY A TOTAL OF $1,750 IN CASH PRIZES.
THE LEGION RECEIVES CO-OP PAYMENTS FROM GAMBLING MACHINE REVENUES. THESE REVENUES ARE ALSO SHARED WITH THE STATE OF ILLINOIS AND A VENDOR. THE MACHINES GENERATE INCOME TO THE LEGION AT NO ADDITIONAL COST PROVIDING MUCH NEEDED CASH TO PROVIDE MEMBERS VARIOUS MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Linda Potter Bookkeeper | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Harvey Schofield Commander | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Robert Conley Adjutant | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Timothy C Asbury Financial Officer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,755 |
| Investment income | $167 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $3,200 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $40,900 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $58,045 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $141,205 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $41,645 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $4,981 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,435 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $35 |
| Office expenses | $5,395 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $38,720 |
| 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 | $19,320 |
| Insurance | $19,582 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $162,318 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $77,933 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $102,057 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $27,880 |
| 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 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $346,707 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| 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 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $346,707 |
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