American Legion
- Assets
- $723.6k
- Revenue
- $98.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- El Dorado, KS
- Founding
- 03/1946
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 48-0160160
Organization Overview
American Legion is located in El Dorado, KS. 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 12/2023, American Legion employed 6 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 12/2023, American Legion generated $98.6k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $145.9k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.1%) per year over the past 9 years. 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
VETERANS ORGANIZATION PROVIDING SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORT FOR VETERANS AND LOCAL FAMILIES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUPPORT MEMBERS AND FAMILIES BY PROVIDING SOCIAL INTERACTION THROUGH MEMBERS ONLY CANTEEN; PROVIDE IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO VETERANS REGARDING VETERANS ADMINISTRATION BENEFITS
SUPPORT COMMUNITY YOUTH PROGRAMS SUCH AS AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL AND PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO COMMUNITY YOUTH.
ASSIST VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY PERSONNEL; PROVIDE NOMINAL EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE ON A "NEED BASIS; PROMOTE MORALE OF ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY OVERSEAS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Steve Seymour Commander | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Tk Smith 1st Vice Commander | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Terry Nystrom 2nd Vice Commander | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Vern Barker Adjutant | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $0 |
Michael Maloney Finance Officer | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $0 |
Ray Taylor Service Officer | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $5,683 |
| Fundraising events | $5,949 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,584 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $19,216 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,477 |
| Investment income | $21,665 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $23,792 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$18,679 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $21,191 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $25,982 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $98,644 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $3,350 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $14,218 |
| 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 | $36,764 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,122 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,346 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $4,569 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,900 |
| Advertising and promotion | $514 |
| Office expenses | $2,110 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $25,352 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $5,537 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $14,570 |
| Insurance | $12,727 |
| All other expenses | $16,708 |
| Total functional expenses | $145,924 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $19,083 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,020 |
| 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 | $3,415 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $218,729 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $477,376 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $723,623 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,122 |
| 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 | $3,122 |
| 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 | $720,501 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $723,623 |