American Legion Auxiliary
- Assets
- $244.0k
- Revenue
- $746.6k
- Investments
- $145.6k
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Des Moines, IA
- Founding
- 10/1946
- Data as of
- 07/2024
- 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 07/2024, 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.
Form
990
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) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mary Sypherd President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Crystal Wright Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $48,553 |
Verlinda Prior Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kelly Elliot National Executive Committ | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Nicole Clapp Life Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Betty Baker Life Member | Trustee | 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 | $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 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $72,653 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $7,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $58,142 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $55,279 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $7,513 |
| Payroll taxes | $9,325 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,715 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,116 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $41,560 |
| Information technology | $11,495 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $14,894 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $123,794 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $266,292 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $9,422 |
| All other expenses | $19,514 |
| Total functional expenses | $776,585 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $85,933 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $282 |
| 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 | $12,132 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $145,645 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $243,992 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,305 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $13,055 |
| 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 | $21,360 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $123,695 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $98,937 |
| 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 | $243,992 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Legion Auxiliary has awarded $66,844 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
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 |