American Legion
- Assets
- $368.9k
- Revenue
- $0.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Florissant, MO
- Founding
- 03/1946
- Data as of
- 07/2021
- EIN
- 43-1759973
Organization Overview
American Legion, operating under the name Florissant Valley Memorial Americal Legion Post 444 Inc, is located in Florissant, MO. 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. Florissant Valley Memorial Americal Legion Post 444 Inc 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 07/2021, Florissant Valley Memorial Americal Legion Post 444 Inc generated $41.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $50.1k during the year ending 07/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.8%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ASSIST WITH VETERAN'S AFFAIRS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS PRIMARILY RELATING TO VETERAN'S AFFAIRS OR YOUTH ACTIVITIES. 4 ORGANIZATIONS AND 1 INDIVIDUAL ASSISTED.
SPONSOR YOUTH ACTIVITIES SUCH AS PARTICIPATION IN THE AMERICAN LEGION BOYS STATE. 0 YOUTH SPONSORED DURING THE YEAR
PROVIDE HONOR GUARD SERVICES UPON REQUEST AT FUNERAL SERVICES OF VETERANS. 175 SERVICES PERFORMED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Joel Hauck 1st Vice Commander | 4 | $0 | |
Jerry Ruesch Asst 1st Vice Commander | 4 | $0 | |
Robert Ostereich 2nc Vice Commander | 4 | $0 | |
Eddie Chappelle Commander | 4 | $0 | |
Phil Gaffney Asst Finance Officer | 8 | $0 | |
William Ford Service Officer | 4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,200 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $10,400 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $6,931 |
| Gain or Loss | $9,281 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $301 |
| Other Revenue | $887 |
| Total Revenue | $41,387 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $700 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $25,274 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
| Other expenses | $20,342 |
| Total expenses | $50,146 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $334,726 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $368,914 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $368,914 |
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