American Legion Auxiliary
- Assets
- $325.8k
- Revenue
- $636.0k
- Investments
- $148.8k
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Des Moines, IA
- Founding
- 10/1946
- Data as of
- 07/2022
- EIN
- 42-0113070
Organization Overview
American Legion Auxiliary 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 07/2022, American Legion Auxiliary employed 4 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. American Legion Auxiliary 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 07/2022, American Legion Auxiliary generated $636.0k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $640.4k during the year ending 07/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.7%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2019, American Legion Auxiliary has awarded 22 individual grants totaling $209,419. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF VETERANS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
POPPY - SERVICE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO MAKE THE PUBLIC MORE AWARE OF VETERANS AND THEIR NEEDS. MONEY IS USED IN WELFARE SERVICES.
WELFARE - VARIOUS ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO BENEFIT HOSPITALIZED VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
JUNIOR CAMP-CREATES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG LADIES TO GAIN KNOWLEDGE OF PROGRAMS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY, CREATE LIFE-LONG FRIENDSHIPS, PARTICIPATE IN RECREATION AND CRAFTING ACTIVITIES, LISTEN TO GUEST SPEAKERS, EXPERIENCE SOME HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES, AND HAVE FUN.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Crystal Wright Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $47,123 |
Jayne Soppe President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kelly Elliot National Executive Committ | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mary Sypherd Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Connie Wagner Chaplain | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mikayla Wicker Historian | Officer | 2 | $0 |
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 | $77,897 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $77,897 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $522,860 |
| Investment income | $509 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $9,489 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $635,958 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $80,301 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $5,598 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $52,345 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $48,275 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $4,800 |
| Payroll taxes | $7,601 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,383 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,263 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $33,865 |
| Information technology | $4,277 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $11,516 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $106,909 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $192,994 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $7,233 |
| All other expenses | $20,097 |
| Total functional expenses | $640,355 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $152,110 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $401 |
| 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 | $24,483 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $148,774 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $325,768 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,971 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $25,222 |
| 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 | $34,193 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $213,541 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $78,034 |
| 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 | $325,768 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Legion Auxiliary has awarded $62,686 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
MARSHALLTOWN VA PURPOSE: VETERANS FACILITY/PROGRAMS | $25,536 |
IOWA CITY VA PURPOSE: VETERANS FACILITY/PROGRAMS | $15,031 |
Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: VETERANS FACILITY/PROGRAMS | $8,632 |
OMAHA VA PURPOSE: VETERANS FACILITY/PROGRAMS | $7,697 |
Sioux Falls, SD PURPOSE: VETERANS FACILITY/PROGRAMS | $5,790 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Legion Auxiliary has recieved totaling $15,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino Inc Altoona, IA PURPOSE: Vets of Valor | $15,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Kansas City, MO | $242,275,685 | $98,113,411 |
H E R O E S Care Inc Fenton, MO | $4,492,001 | $18,882,199 |
Disabled American Veterans Kansas City, MO | $10,841,900 | $17,342,130 |
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Auxillary Kansas City, MO | $115,995,007 | $13,500,016 |
Veterans Community Project Kansas City, MO | $14,262,405 | $11,060,934 |
American Legion Park Rapids, MN | $825,850 | $4,270,979 |
Amvets Springfield, IL | $604,546 | $3,188,714 |
American Legion Portage, WI | $4,372,734 | $2,507,173 |
Welcome Home Inc Columbia, MO | $4,815,089 | $2,743,236 |
American Legion Bloomington, IL | $4,519,203 | $2,240,833 |
Disabled American Veterans Saint Paul, MN | $2,007,600 | $2,057,727 |
Operation Support Our Troops - America Inc Naperville, IL | $995,272 | $1,019,373 |