American Legion is located in Carson City, MI. The organization was established in 1946. According to its NTEE Classification (W20) the organization is classified as: Government & Public Administration, 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 09/2021, American Legion generated $76.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $74.2k during the year ending 09/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.2%) per year over the past 5 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
PROMOTE AND ASSIST VETERANS OF WAR. PARTICIPATE IN MILITARY FUNERALS AND HONOR GUARD AT PUBLIC EVENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROMOTE AND ASSIST VETERANS OF WAR, PARTICIPATE IN MILITARY FUNERALS AND HONOR GUARD AT PUBLIC EVENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Charlie Anderson 2nd Vice Commander | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Ken Kline Service Officer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Ken Pung Sgt At Arms | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Robert Covey Chaplain | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Thomas Wilson Judge Advocate | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Richard Nowakowski Adjutant | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $3,388 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,775 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,163 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $361 |
Investment income | $138 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $1,708 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $10,349 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $13,270 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $38,022 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $76,741 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
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 | $34,145 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,337 |
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 | $178 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,585 |
Travel | $30 |
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 | $3,239 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,176 |
Insurance | $6,400 |
All other expenses | $24,142 |
Total functional expenses | $74,232 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $20,135 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $33,375 |
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 | $2,511 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $134,907 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $190,928 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $811 |
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 | $811 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $190,117 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $190,928 |
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