American Legion is located in Morton, 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 12/2021, 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 12/2021, American Legion generated $86.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $62.4k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
ADVOCATE FOR AMERICAN VETERANS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE AMERICAN LEGION PROMOTES PATRIOTISM AND RESPECT FOR OUR AMERICAN VETERANS PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE IS FOR PROVIDING A MEETING HALL FOR VETS TO BECOME INVOLVED IN THAT PATRIOTISMIT INCLUDES THE COSTS FOR FLAGS AND MEMORIALS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Doug Robbins Jr Vice | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Micah Skaggs Sr Vice | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Tom Skaggs Adjutant | Officer | 10 | $0 |
William Shipley Commander | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Michael Strabley Finance Officer | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $3,918 |
Fundraising events | $27,574 |
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 | $31,492 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $17 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $1,371 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $53,181 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $86,061 |
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 | $24,965 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,343 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $150 |
Office expenses | $1,806 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $14,194 |
Travel | $150 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $300 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $3,707 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,995 |
Insurance | $6,605 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $62,377 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $79,147 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $60,347 |
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 | $3,538 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $12,253 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $155,285 |
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 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $155,285 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $155,285 |
Over the last fiscal year, American Legion has awarded $0 in support to 7 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
ALS | | | $0 |
MORTON YOUTH BASEBALL | | | $0 |
VENTURE CREW 318 BSA | | | $0 |
BOYS SCOUTS OF AMERICA | | | $0 |
ST JUDE | | | $0 |
GIFTS TO YANKS | | | $0 |
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 |