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. 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 07/2024, American Legion generated $108.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $27.8k during the year ending 07/2024. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.9%) per year over the past 9 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

SERVICE TO AMERICAN VETERANS OF DECLARED FOREIGN WAR TIMES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

SERVICE TO AMERICAN WAR VETERANS, INCLUDING ASSISTING VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO OBTAIN BENEFITS GUARANTEED BY LAWS OF THE STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS. CURRENTLY SERVING OVER 300 VETERANS.


WE PROMOTE AMERICANISM, SPONSOR YOUTH ACTIVITIES, PROVIDE COLOR GUARDS, CONDUCT PATRIOTIC CEREMONIES AND FUNCTION AND CONDUCT COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES. WE PARTICIPATE IN VETERANS FUNERALS AS RIFLE SQUAD SALUTES AND FLAG PRESENTATIONS. WE USE ONLY MEMBERS AND NONE ARE PAID EXCEPT THEY ARE REIMBURSED FOR DIRECT EXPENSES.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$4,080
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$24,625
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$28,705
Total Program Service Revenue$4,625
Investment income $14
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income -$21,581
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $5,711
Net Income from Gaming Activities -$1,215
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $108,906

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