American Legion is located in Paw Paw, 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 05/2022, American Legion generated $83.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $50.8k during the year ending 05/2022. While expenses have increased by 12.2% per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BENEVOLENT COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PARADES, VETERANS PARK MAINTENANCE AND CEMETARY HONORS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MAINTAINS MEMORIAL PARK FOR MILITARY FUNERALS
PROVIDES HONOR GUARD, FLOWERS AND FLAGS FOR MILITARY FUNERALS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Robert C Adams Finance Officer And Adjutant | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Kenneth Walden Judge Advocate | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
George Barkovich Asst Sgt At Arms | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael C Seymoure Commander | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
James V Moore Sgt At Arms | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Laverne Masten Second Vice Commander | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $3,866 |
Fundraising events | $1,790 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $40,071 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $45,727 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $2,275 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $35,706 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $83,708 |
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $280 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $440 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $717 |
Advertising and promotion | $610 |
Office expenses | $948 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $13,506 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $545 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $4,191 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $560 |
Insurance | $3,111 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $50,819 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $39,797 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $31,861 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $71,658 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $71,658 |
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 |