American Legion is located in Highland, 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 12/2018, American Legion generated $34.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $34.2k during the year ending 12/2018. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.4%) per year over the past 4 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Limited Data Available: This organization filed their most recent 990 in paper format. This filing methodology limits the information that can be extracted from the filing.Limited Data Available: This organization is one of the few in our database that filed their most recent 990 with the IRS in paper format. This filing methodology limits the information that can be extracted from the filing. This will, however, be changing soon; The IRS now requires all organizations to file their 990s electronically.
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,064 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $26,017 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $435 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $34,516 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Total expenses | $34,227 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Total assets | $29,801 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $29,801 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Legion has recieved totaling $26,486.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Highland Area Community Foundation Inc Highland, IL PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SUPPORT - VARIOUS PROJECTS | $26,486 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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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 |