American Legion
- Assets
- $2.0m
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Lincoln, NE
- Founding
- 03/1946
- Data as of
- 07/2022
- EIN
- 47-0090915
Organization Overview
American Legion is located in Lincoln, NE. 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 07/2022, American Legion employed 5 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 07/2022, American Legion generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $960.4k during the year ending 07/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
STATE AFFILIATE OF THE NATIONAL AMERICAN LEGION. MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF US VETERANS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS, TO PROMOTE AMERICANISM, AND TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR AMERICAN YOUTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE ADVOCACY AND SERVICES FOR US VETERANS. PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES FOR YOUTH, INCLUDING JR LAW CADET PROGRAM, LEGION JR BASEBALL, AND SCHOLARSHIPS. SUPPORT LOCAL POSTS AND PROMOTE AMERICANISM THROUGH FLAG SALES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
David Salak Adjutant | Officer | 40 | $61,871 |
Brent Hagel-Pitt Asst Adjutan | Officer | 40 | $47,190 |
Dan Benes Department C | Officer | 1 | $3,750 |
Gary Wooten Past Dept Co | Officer | 1 | $3,750 |
Don Suchy Senior Vice | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Michael Sheridan Area A Vice | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $73,981 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $73,981 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $850,832 |
| Investment income | $41,608 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $15,925 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $88,270 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $18,858 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,311 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,102,281 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $20,376 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $12,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $121,764 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $102,166 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,636 |
| Other employee benefits | $18,172 |
| Payroll taxes | $16,468 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,345 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $20,056 |
| Information technology | $6,893 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $14,202 |
| Travel | $37,309 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $19,080 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $312,865 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $12,014 |
| All other expenses | $59,403 |
| Total functional expenses | $960,361 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $373,051 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,618,121 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,991,172 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,919,860 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $71,312 |
| 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 | $1,991,172 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that American Legion has recieved totaling $99,711.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Lincoln Community Foundation Inc Lincoln, NE PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES | $33,237 |
Lincoln Community Foundation Inc Lincoln, NE PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES | $33,237 |
Lincoln Community Foundation Inc Lincoln, NE PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES | $33,237 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $207,522 |
| Earnings | -$3,468 |
| Net Contributions | $1,000 |
| Grants | $10,500 |
| Ending Balance | $194,554 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Kansas City, MO | $242,275,685 | $98,113,411 |
H E R O E S Care Inc Fenton, MO | $4,492,001 | $18,882,199 |
Disabled American Veterans Kansas City, MO | $10,841,900 | $17,342,130 |
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Auxillary Kansas City, MO | $115,995,007 | $13,500,016 |
Veterans Community Project Kansas City, MO | $14,262,405 | $11,060,934 |
A Sanctuary For Military Families Inc Granby, CO | $1,662,699 | $1,856,266 |
Disabled American Veterans Thrift Store Inc Wichita, KS | $839,064 | $1,958,775 |
Welcome Home Inc Columbia, MO | $4,815,089 | $2,743,236 |
Disabled American Veterans Kirksville, MO | $1,845,481 | $1,322,350 |
South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance Inc Sioux Falls, SD | $11,375,976 | $3,644,331 |
Veteran Sheepdogs Of Colorado Colorado Springs, CO | $0 | $952,880 |
American Legion Lincoln, NE | $1,991,172 | $1,102,281 |