American Legion

Organization Overview

American Legion is located in Sullivan, 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. 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 12/2023, American Legion generated $124.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $109.1k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.8% per year over the past 5 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

OUR POST IS DEVOTED TO THE MUTUAL HELPFULNESS OF OUR VETERANS. WE ARE COMMITTED TO 1) MENTORING YOUTH AND THE SPONSORSHIP OF WHOLESOME PROGRAMS IN OUR COMMUNITIES, 2) ADVOCATING PATRIOTISM AND HONOR, 3) PROMOTING STRONG NATIONAL SECURITY, 4) ONGOING DEVOTION TO OUR FELLOW SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS, AND 5) SUPPORTING AMERICANISM AND MUTUAL HELPFULNESS IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE AMERICAN LEGION POST #68 IS DEVOTED TO THE MUTUAL HELPFULNESS OF OUR VETERANS AND ACTIVE MILITARY PERSONNEL. WE ARE COMMITTED TO MENTORING YOUTH AND THE SPONSORSHIP OF WHOLESOME PROGRAMS IN OUR COMMUNITIES, ADVOCATING PATRIOTISM AND HONOR, PROMOTING STRONG NATIONAL SECURITY, AND CONTINUED DEVOTION TO OUR FELLOW SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS. OUR POST PROVIDES A MEETING PLACE FOR VETERANS AND ACTIVE MILITARY THAT PROMOTES THE WELL-BEING OF OUR MEMBERS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
George Reed
Commander
$0
Justin Farris
Past Commander
$0
Jeff Stuart
Board Member
$0
Mike Black
Board Member
$0
Mike Keown
Board Member
$0
Mike Daily
Senior Vice
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$3,631
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $11,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$30,690
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$45,321
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $23
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $16,525
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $27,484
Net Income from Gaming Activities $17,114
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $16,575
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $124,606

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