American Legion is located in Columbus, 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 06/2023, 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 06/2023, American Legion generated $492.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $510.7k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.8% 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
PROVIDE SOCIAL FUNCTIONS FOR VETERANS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE SOCIAL FUNCTIONS FOR VETERANS
PROVIDE SOCIAL FUNCTIONS FOR VETERANS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Dave Bruckner Committeeman | Officer | $0 | |
Kendall Christensen Commander | Officer | $0 | |
Jim Douglas 2nd Vice Com | Officer | $0 | |
Mike Landkamer Adjutant | Officer | $0 | |
Merlin Lindahl Sargent Of A | Officer | $0 | |
Pat Liss Club Manager | Officer | $0 |
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 | $30,199 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $30,199 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $276,331 |
Investment income | $3,637 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $741 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $31,810 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $492,549 |
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 | $89,358 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $7,394 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,250 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,503 |
Office expenses | $8,060 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,267 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $10,000 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $43,477 |
Insurance | $12,083 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $510,704 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $240,061 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $195,350 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $80 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $21,688 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $982,603 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,439,782 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $41,740 |
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 | $41,740 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,047,285 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $350,757 |
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 | $1,439,782 |