American Legion is located in Saline, MI. 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 12/2021, American Legion employed 9 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 $169.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $135.4k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.8%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
THE AMERICAN LEGION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS SERVICE TO UNITED STATES VETERANS OF SERVICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BANQUET REVENUE AND EXPENSES. MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES MAY RESERVE THE FACILITIES FOR AN EVENING.
MEMBER STATE DUES, SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS, DONATIONS, MEMORIALS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Eric Engelmeire Home Board Pres. | Officer | 5 | $0 |
David Saimes Commander | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Mike Sartori Secretary/adjunct | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $12,026 |
Fundraising events | $7,030 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,785 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $20,841 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $148,474 |
Investment income | $427 |
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 | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $169,742 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,310 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $6,200 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $7,262 |
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 | $11,146 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $1,394 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,812 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,098 |
Information technology | $2,272 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $11,481 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $72 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,947 |
Insurance | $5,641 |
All other expenses | $27,080 |
Total functional expenses | $135,401 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $81,566 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $81,713 |
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 | $2,450 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $59,479 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $225,208 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $89 |
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 | $89 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $225,119 |
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 | $225,208 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Legion has recieved totaling $11,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation Ann Arbor, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $11,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
American Legion Indianapolis, IN | $141,288,704 | $82,016,470 |
American Legion Auxiliary Indianapolis, IN | $53,756,323 | $11,649,453 |
American Legion Indianapolis, IN | $6,888,018 | $3,332,697 |
American Legion Lansing, MI | $6,617,226 | $3,234,715 |
Michigan Veterans Foundation Inc Detroit, MI | $12,857,454 | $2,381,059 |
American Legion Portage, WI | $4,372,734 | $2,507,173 |
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Dept Of Michigan Lansing, MI | $3,020,634 | $1,962,824 |
American Legion Department Of Ohio Inc Delaware, OH | $10,500,677 | $3,629,626 |
Veterans Education And Research Association Of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | $5,729,968 | $2,127,500 |
Amvets Sheffield Lake, OH | $428,366 | $1,416,988 |
Disabled American Veterans Fraser, MI | $2,133,889 | $1,392,365 |
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Wisconsin Madison, WI | $1,702,327 | $1,105,490 |