American Legion is located in Kentwood, 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. 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 $161.9k 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 (8.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $141.0k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.6%) 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
VETERANS' ORGANIZATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SPONSORSHIP OF WHOLESOME PROGRAMS COMMUNITIES ADVOCATING PATRIOTISM AND CONTINUED DEVOTION TO OUR FELLOW SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Bob Cook Chairman | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Don Vantuinen Chairman | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Karen Shipley Chairman | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Scott Calkins Chairman | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Ron Kowalski Chairman | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Ron Weersing Chairman | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $17,232 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $24,999 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $42,231 |
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 | $1,227 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $11,114 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $106,630 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $161,853 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $400 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $5,125 |
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 | $23,986 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $9,426 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $40 |
Office expenses | $2,289 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $41,771 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,181 |
Insurance | $6,899 |
All other expenses | $3,922 |
Total functional expenses | $140,984 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $14,985 |
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 | $5,500 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $314,653 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $335,138 |
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 | $12,955 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $5,912 |
Other liabilities | $18,574 |
Total liabilities | $37,441 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $297,697 |
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 | $335,138 |
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 |