American Legion

Organization Overview

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 07/2023, American Legion employed 13 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 07/2023, American Legion generated $753.6k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $709.5k during the year ending 07/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.3%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROVIDE VETERANS WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE IN CONTACT WITH OTHER VETERANS AND TO KEEP THEM ABREAST OF TOPICS RELEVANT TO VETERANS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PROGRAMS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR VETERANS TO BE IN CONTACT WITH ONE ANOTHER AND TO STAY ABREAST OF TOPICS AFFECTING VETERANS AND BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO THEM.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Lowry A Finley-Jackson
Adjutant
$61,276
Kerry Boardman
Alt. Necman
$0
John Buckwalter
Sr Vice Cmdr
$0
Phyllis Campbell
District 2 C
$0
John Chapman
District 10
$0
Charles Chester
District 4 C
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $184,681
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,255
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$185,936
Total Program Service Revenue$404,997
Investment income $5,775
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $33,889
Net Income from Gaming Activities $20,304
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $753,610

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, American Legion has awarded $77,288 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

AMERICAN VETERANS & CHILDREN FD

PURPOSE: PROGRAM

$48,788

AMERICAN LEGION FOUNDATION OF MO

PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS

$28,500
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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
American Legion
Bowling Green, KY
$11,898,405
Veterans Community Project
Kansas City, MO
$14,329,741
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Auxillary
Kansas City, MO
$8,247,370
Armed Services Mutual Benefit Association
Goodlettsville, TN
$7,896,351
American Legion Auxiliary
Bowling Green, KY
$4,500,725
Disabled American Veterans Paid Time Off Plan And Tr
Erlanger, KY
$4,449,445
Welcome Home Inc
Columbia, MO
$2,636,279
Amvets
Springfield, IL
$2,878,099
American Legion
Bloomington, IL
$2,128,134
American Legion
Lincoln, NE
$1,741,748
Sons Of Confederate Veterans Inc
Columbia, TN
$2,045,605
Impacting Veterans Lives Inc
Wadsworth, IL
$1,926,928
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The Us Dept Of Kentucky 10281 Vfw-Ke
Vine Grove, KY
$1,695,535
Vfw Veterans Club Inc
Mchenry, IL
-$280,268
Operation Shower
St Louis, MO
$1,689,319
2022 Cmohs Convention - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
$1,288,418
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Department Of Illinois
Springfield, IL
$1,164,947
Disabled American Veterans
Kirksville, MO
$1,560,626
Cov Inc
Murfreesboro, TN
$1,142,415
Operation Support Our Troops - America Inc
Naperville, IL
$1,524,623
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Dept Of Missouri
Jefferson City, MO
$1,461,392
Veterans Support Group
St Charles, IL
$0

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