American Legion is located in Benton, IL. The organization was established in 1939. 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 12/2022, American Legion employed 8 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 12/2022, American Legion generated $165.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $172.2k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.1% per year over the past 8 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
VETERANS OF WAR MEETING PLACE TO SOCIALIZE AND PROVIDE COMMUNITY SERVICES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
VETERANS OF WAR MEETING PLACE TO SOCIALIZE AND PROVIDE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Pat Anderson Adjutant | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Kenny Batton Sergeant At Arms | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Ron Rose Finance Officer | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
William M Mckee Commander | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Albert Fowler Sr Vice Commander | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $13,903 |
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 | $13,903 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | -$10,988 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $160,753 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $165,597 |
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. | $318 |
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 | $68,316 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $8,532 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,308 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,147 |
Office expenses | $13,947 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $1,447 |
Occupancy | $20,694 |
Travel | $1,141 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $3,523 |
Payments to affiliates | $4,886 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $5,679 |
All other expenses | $3 |
Total functional expenses | $172,229 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $36,094 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $252,451 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $288,545 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $88 |
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 | $86,058 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $86,146 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $202,399 |
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 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $288,545 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Kansas City, MO | $242,275,685 | $98,113,411 |
American Legion Indianapolis, IN | $141,288,704 | $82,016,470 |
H E R O E S Care Inc Fenton, MO | $4,492,001 | $18,882,199 |
Disabled American Veterans Kansas City, MO | $10,841,900 | $17,342,130 |
American Legion Bowling Green, KY | $1,050,755 | $11,898,405 |
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 |