American Legion is located in Jefferson City, 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. As of 08/2023, American Legion employed 10 individuals. 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 08/2023, American Legion generated $650.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 47.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $665.5k during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 49.2% per year over the past 4 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE ARE A WAR VETERANS ORGANIZATION WITH ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS TO HELP, ASSIST, ENTERTAIN, AND OTHERWISE LOOK OUT FOR VETERANS IN ANYWAY WE CAN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A RESTAURANT, LOUNGE BAR, MEETING ROOMS AND DANCE HALL.
WE ARE A WAR VETERAN'S ORGANIZATION WITH ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS TO HELP, ENTERTAIN OR OTHERWISE ASSIST AND LOOKOUT FOR VETS IN ANYWAY WE CAN.
THE LEGION SUPPORTS 3 LEVELS OF BASEBALL FOR YOUTH. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES ACCESS TO A FACIITY WITH PLAYING FIELDS AND A PRACTICE AREA.
THE NEWSLETTER IS A MONTHLY PUBLICATION TO APPROX. 2500 MEMBERS, INFORMING THEM ON UPCOMING EVENTS AND AVAILABLE SRVICES & RESOURCES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Dee Dee Cryderman Commander | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Al Dulle 1st Vice Com | Officer | $0 | |
Don Cryderman 2nd Vice Com | Officer | $0 | |
Richard Derks Adjutant | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
James Mead Finance Offi | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Don Cryderman Service Offi | Officer | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $57,982 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,568 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $63,550 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $466,181 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $7,300 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $7,578 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $88,644 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$546 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $650,159 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $115,076 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $2,570 |
Payroll taxes | $9,463 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,035 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $23,202 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $7,018 |
Office expenses | $17,525 |
Information technology | $3,183 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $42,139 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $59,006 |
Insurance | $15,029 |
All other expenses | $53,544 |
Total functional expenses | $665,465 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $184,539 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,223,891 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,408,430 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $16,745 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $8,274 |
Total liabilities | $25,019 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,301,091 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $82,320 |
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 | $1,408,430 |