American Legion
- Assets
- $769.3k
- Revenue
- $339.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 19
- Location
- Beatrice, NE
- Founding
- 03/1946
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 47-0346090
Organization Overview
American Legion is located in Beatrice, 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 06/2022, American Legion employed 19 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 06/2022, American Legion generated $339.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $300.2k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.8% per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE AMERICAN LEGION WAS CHARTERED AND INCORPORATED BY CONGRESS IN 1919 AS A PATRIOTIC VETERANS ORGANIZATION DEVOTED TO MUTUAL HELPFULNESS. IT IS THE NATIONS LARGEST WARTIME VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATION, COMMITTED TO MENTORING YOUTH AND SPONSORSHIP OF WHOLESOME PROGRAMS IN OUR COMMUNITIES, ADVOCATING PATRIOTISM AND HONOR, PROMOTING STRONG NATIONAL SECURITY, AND CONTINUED DEVOTION TO OUR FELLOW SERVICEMEMBERS AND VETERANS. THE BITTING-NORMAN POST CONFORMS WITH THE NATIONAL CONSTITUTION. LOCAL AMERICAN LEGION PROGRAMS STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY. AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL IS ONE OF THE NATION'S MOST SUCCESSFUL AMATEUR ATHLETIC PROGRAMS, EDUCATING YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT THE INPORTANCE OF SPORTSMANSHIP, CITIZENSHIP AND FITNESS. THE LEGION ALSO HELPS VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES DURING TIMES OF NEED AND PROVIDES COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. THE AMERICAN LEGION IS A NONPARTISAN, NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH GREAT POLITICAL INFLUENCE PERPETUATED BY ITS GRASS-ROOTS INVOLVEMENT IN THE LEGISLAT
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL
SCHOLARSHIPS TO YOUTH
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robert J Davis Finance Offi | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $4,220 |
John Emory Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $2,106 |
Harold Nielsen Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $1,748 |
Jim Fralin 2nd Vice | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jerry Lamkin Commander | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Arlen Nese 1st Vice | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $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 | $99,480 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $99,480 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $15,837 |
| Investment income | $2 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $7,155 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $11,384 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $195,542 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $339,027 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $5,662 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,150 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,074 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $91,511 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $8,104 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,782 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $175 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $881 |
| Office expenses | $2,870 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $30,166 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $450 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $9,151 |
| All other expenses | $47,241 |
| Total functional expenses | $300,238 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $186,741 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $77,723 |
| 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 | $25,000 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $479,851 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $769,315 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,360 |
| 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 | $2,360 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $766,955 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $769,315 |
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