American Legion is located in Excelsior Springs, MO. The organization was established in 1972. 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 03/2023, American Legion generated $32.4k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 4 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $19.3k during the year ending 03/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (13.9%) per year over the past 4 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF MILITARY VETARANS AND THEIR FAMILIES, AND TO FULFILL OUR COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY, STATE, AND NATION, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES HONOR GUARDS AT SERVICE MEMBER FUNERALS, DONATES FLAGS, PARTICIPATES IN CIVIC EVENTS, AND PROVIDES STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Chris Stull Commander | 10 | $0 | |
Herschel Harrington Vice Command | 10 | $0 | |
Dennis Heine Adjutant | 20 | $0 | |
R E Holtz Finance Offi | 20 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,520 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $1 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $23,875 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $32,396 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $0 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $11,700 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $10 |
Other expenses | $7,579 |
Total expenses | $19,289 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $57,186 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $57,186 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $57,186 |