American Legion is located in Grand Rapids, MI. The organization was established in 1943. 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 12/2017, American Legion generated $30.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $30.3k during the year ending 12/2017. 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
2017
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
THE ORGANIZATION SERVES THE NEEDS OF VETERANS, THEIR WIDOWS, ORPHANS, AND OTHERS IN THE COMMUNITY WITH PATRIOTIC INTERESTS, CONTRIBUTING TO SOCIAL WELFARE THROUGH RECOGNITION OF VETERANS AND OTHERS IN THE COMMUNITY, SCHOLARSHIPS, SOCIAL GATHERINGS, AND SUPPORT OF THOSE IN THE VETERAN'S HOME.
THE ORGANIZATION SERVES THE NEEDS OF VETERANS, THEIR WIDOWS, ORPHANS, AND OTHERS IN THE COMMUNITY WITH PATRIOTIC INTERESTS, CONTRIBUTING TO SOCIAL WELFARE THROUGH RECOGNITION OF VETERANS AND OTHERS IN THE COMMUNITY, SCHOLARSHIPS, SOCIAL GATHERINGS, AND SUPPORT OF THOSE IN THE VETERAN'S HOME.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Eric Nelson Adjutant | 2 | $0 | |
Cliff Bartrum Commander | 20 | $0 | |
Kim Lang 1st Vice Com | 5 | $0 | |
Brian Bouwer Finance Offi | 10 | $0 | |
Peter Satterthwaite Chaplain | 10 | $0 | |
Pablo Martinez Service Offr | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,728 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $4,147 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $18,233 |
Gain or Loss | -$2,403 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $1,388 |
Other Revenue | $31 |
Total Revenue | $30,452 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $1,100 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $875 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $367 |
Other expenses | $19,077 |
Total expenses | $30,314 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $212,096 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $212,546 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $212,546 |