American Legion is located in Farwell, 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 12/2023, American Legion employed 14 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 12/2023, American Legion generated $182.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $163.6k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.0% per year over the past 8 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SERVING NEEDY VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES - CONDUCTING PATRIOTS DAY, MEMORIAL DAY ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY AWARENESS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ASSISTING VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN TIMES OF NEED PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES ASSISTING VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN OBTAINING VA BENEFITS AND DIRECTING THEM TO OUTSIDE AGENCIES FOR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT. PROVIDE EMERGENCY AID TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES FOR HEAT, ELECTRIC, HOUSING, FOOD AND FUNERALS.
PROVIDING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO GATHER AND SOCIALIZE - ENCOURAGING GROUP SUPPORT. PROVIDING ACTIVITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
CREATING COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF THE ISSUES THAT VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES FACE. CONDUCTING SERVICES ON MEMORIAL DAY AND PATRIOTS DAY CEREMONIES. MARCHING IN PARADES AND ATTENDING CEREMONIES CREATING A STRONG PRESENCE IN THE COMMUNITY AND HONORING VETERANS, SPONSORING LITTLE LEAGUE AND OTHER COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Brent Coates Commander | Officer | 25 | $0 |
Mike Jenkins Finance Officer | Officer | 25 | $0 |
Vincent Stark 1st Vice Commander | Officer | 25 | $0 |
Vicki Ellis Service Office | Officer | 25 | $0 |
Dan Crisp Judge Advocate | Officer | 25 | $0 |
Gary Gordy Chaplin | Officer | 25 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $6,473 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,473 |
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 | $28,040 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $33,868 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $114,054 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $182,435 |
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 | $71,932 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $19,469 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,300 |
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 | $675 |
Office expenses | $3,210 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $13,508 |
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 | $12,909 |
Insurance | $5,958 |
All other expenses | $19,496 |
Total functional expenses | $163,634 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $206,318 |
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 | $2,358 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $109,936 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $318,612 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
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 | $318,612 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $318,612 |