American Legion Auxiliary is located in Columbia, SC. 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 Auxiliary employed 2 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. American Legion Auxiliary 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 Auxiliary generated $466.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $601.0k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.1% per year over the past 6 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:
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Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PALMETTO GIRLS STATE IS A ONE-WEEK LEADERSHIP AND CITIZENSHIP TRANING PROGRAM, CREATED TO EDUCATE OUTSTANDING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ABOUT STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND CITIZENSHIP. GIRLS ATTENDING PALMETTO GIRLS STATE EXPERIENCE GOVERNMENTAL PROCEDURE BY SIMULATING POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS, ELECTIONS, ADN THE POLICAL PROCESS. THEY ALSO LEARN ABOUT THE PRINCIPLES OF CITIZENSHIP ADN PUBLIC SERVICE FROM GUEST SPEAKERS, EXPERT PANELS, AND STAFF MEMBERS.
SUPPORT OF NATIONAL ORGANIZATION VIA REMITTANCE OF NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP DUES.
VETERANS AFFAIRS AND REHABILITATION SERVICES INCLUDE SUPPORT AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS: (1) POPPY PROGRAMS - THIS FUNCTION RAISES FUNDS THROUGH THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE SYMBOLIC RED POPPIES TO SUPPORT ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY, VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILIES. (2) SPECIAL REHABILITATION FUND - THIS FUND IS A VEHICLE BY WHICH ALL SOUTH CAROLINA ALA UNITS DONATE ANNUALLY TO THE AMERICAN LEGION TO BENEFIT VETERANS. (3) CHRISTMAS GIFT SHOPS - THESE SHOPS ARE LOCAED AT THE VA HOSPITALS WHERE GIFTS ARE PURCHASED AND THEN DISTRIBUTED TO VA PATIENTS.
CONFERENCES AND CONVENTIONS - THE ASSOCIATION HOLDS AN ANNUAL CONVENTIONS IN THE SPRING AND THE FALL. OUR ASSOCIATION LEADERS ALSO ATTEND AN ANNUAL NATIONAL CONVENTIONS. THE NATIONAL CONVENTIONS ARE THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILARY. THE CONVENTION IS HELD FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING OFFICER FOR THE ENSUING YEAR, AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION AND THE BYLAWS, RECEIVING REPORTS OF THE OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES, AND FOR THE TRANSACTION OF SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS IS NECESSARY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Pearl Sanders-Mills Nat'l Executive Committee | Officer | 15 | $0 |
Pat Ward President | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Lorena Pate Senior VP | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Allyson Boone Junior VP | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Rebecca Martin Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Carol Burrell Recording Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $103,412 |
Fundraising events | $60 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $103,472 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $362,309 |
Investment income | $562 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $466,343 |
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. | $30,998 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $7,703 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,572 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
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 | $26,186 |
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 | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $33,686 |
Total functional expenses | $601,038 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $144,810 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $144,810 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,089 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $23,566 |
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 | $4,793 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $39,448 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $105,362 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $144,810 |