American Legion is located in Spruce, 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 $26.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $19.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.2% per year over the past 4 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.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
AMERICAN LEGION POST 65 HELPS VETERANS AND PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY WITH DONATIONS TO HELP THEM PAY THEIR BILLS. THEY PAY FOR KIDS TO GO TO BOYS STATE. THEY PROVIDE SOCIAL ACTIVITIES IN WHICH TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THEIR PURPOSE
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Wayne Trapp Finance Officer | 1 | $0 | |
Edward Olson Sr Vice | 1 | $0 | |
Gregory Mullins Sr Vice | 1 | $0 | |
Tom Keen Commander | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,538 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,294 |
Membership dues | $1,919 |
Investment income | $28 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $15,731 |
Other Revenue | $3,150 |
Total Revenue | $26,660 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $2,144 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $410 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $13,867 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $3,077 |
Total expenses | $19,698 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $25,280 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $25,280 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $25,280 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
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 |
American Legion Indianapolis, IN | $1,325,142 | $1,006,926 |