American Legion

Organization Overview

American Legion is located in Des Moines, IA. 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 06/2024, American Legion employed 10 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 06/2024, American Legion generated $807.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $882.0k during the year ending 06/2024. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.4%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2024

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO UPHOLD AND DEFEND THE U.S. CONSTITUTION, PROMOTE PEACE AMONG NATIONS, (CONT. ON SCHEDULE O)PRESERVE THE MEMORIES OF THE 2 WORLD WARS AND OTHER GREAT HOSTILITIES FOUGHT TO UPHOLD DEMOCRACY, CEMENT THE TIES OF COMRADESHIP, AND TO CONSECRATE THE EFFORTS OF ITS MEMBERS TO MUTUAL HELPFULNESS AND SERVICE TO THEIR COUNTRY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PROVIDE SERVICES AND FUNDS FOR THE REHABILITATION OF VETERANS FOR INJURIES SUFFERED IN SERVICE TO THE COUNTRY.


PROVIDE PUBLICATIONS TO IOWA VETERANS OF THE AMERICAN MILITARY.


COMMISSIONS AND DONATIONS TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS INTERESTED IN THE WELFARE AND PROMOTION OF AMERICAN VETERANS.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$153,020
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$153,020
Total Program Service Revenue$529,306
Investment income $8,582
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$8,957
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $7,315
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $807,230

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