American Legion Auxiliary

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 07/2024, 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 07/2024, American Legion Auxiliary generated $746.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $776.6k during the year ending 07/2024. While expenses have increased by 1.8% per year over the past 6 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.

Since 2019, American Legion Auxiliary has awarded 30 individual grants totaling $291,444. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2024

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.


GIRLS STATE - TEACHES YOUNG WOMEN ABOUT THE POLITICAL PROCESS, PROGRAM PROVIDES SPEAKERS, ACTIVITIES, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND AWARDS


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Mary Sypherd
President
$0
Crystal Wright
Executive Director
$48,553
Verlinda Prior
Vice President
$0
Kelly Elliot
National Executive Committ
$0
Nicole Clapp
Life Member
$0
Betty Baker
Life Member
$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$106,012
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$106,012
Total Program Service Revenue$604,903
Investment income $651
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $24,536
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $746,626

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, American Legion Auxiliary has awarded $66,844 in support to 7 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

MARSHALLTOWN VA

PURPOSE: VETERANS FACILITY/PROGRAMS

$22,106

IOWA CITY VA

PURPOSE: VETERANS FACILITY/PROGRAMS

$9,212

SIOUX FALLS VA

PURPOSE: VETERANS FACILITY/PROGRAMS

$10,961

IOWA VETERANS HOME

PURPOSE: VETERANS FACILITY/PROGRAMS

$5,700

DES MOINES VA

PURPOSE: VETERANS FACILITY/PROGRAMS

$5,711

OMAHA VA

PURPOSE: VETERANS FACILITY/PROGRAMS

$7,363
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Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States
Kansas City, MO
$88,856,752
H E R O E S Care Inc
High Ridge, MO
$16,685,541
Disabled American Veterans
Kansas City, MO
$16,732,298
Veterans Community Project
Kansas City, MO
$14,329,741
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Auxillary
Kansas City, MO
$8,247,370
American Legion Post 212
Park Rapids, MN
$3,960,634
Welcome Home Inc
Columbia, MO
$2,636,279
Amvets
Springfield, IL
$2,878,099
American Legion
Shorewood, MN
$2,560,932
American Legion
Bloomington, IL
$2,128,134
Disabled American Veterans
Saint Paul, MN
$2,020,593
American Legion
Lincoln, NE
$1,741,748
American Legion
Portage, WI
$1,824,594
American Legion
Spicer, MN
$1,791,315
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Dept Of Minnesota
Savage, MN
$1,945,504
Impacting Veterans Lives Inc
Wadsworth, IL
$1,926,928
Vfw Veterans Club Inc
Mchenry, IL
-$280,268
Operation Shower
St Louis, MO
$1,689,319
Stars And Stripes Honor Flight Inc
Menomonee Falls, WI
$1,748,950
American Legion
Chanhassen, MN
$1,431,424
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Department Of Minnesota
Blaine, MN
$1,389,385
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Department Of Illinois
Springfield, IL
$1,164,947
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Dept Of Minnesota
Monticello, MN
$1,332,919
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Wisconsin
Madison, WI
$1,117,792
Disabled American Veterans
Kirksville, MO
$1,560,626

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