American Legion is located in Greenwood, 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. 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 12/2021, American Legion generated $25.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $22.7k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE THE SPIRIT OF PATRIOTISM AND PRESERVE THE MEMORIES OF FORMER COMRADES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MAINTAINED MEMORIES OF FORMER COMRADES AND PROMOTED SPIRITS OF JUSTICE, PATRIOTISM AND LIBERTY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Sammy Robinson Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Roy Freeman Officer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Thomas Gaskin President | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $2,520 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $19,993 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $22,513 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $3,105 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $25,618 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,125 |
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 | $681 |
Information technology | $1,715 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $5,894 |
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 | $2,821 |
Insurance | $4,698 |
All other expenses | $3,611 |
Total functional expenses | $22,748 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,099 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,617 |
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 | $79,709 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $86,425 |
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 | $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 | $86,425 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $86,425 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Legion has recieved totaling $6,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Barnabus Fund Greenwood, SC PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | $6,000 |
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Uso Of North Carolina Inc Morrisville, NC | $0 | $3,467,361 |
Veterans Empowerment Organization Of Georgia Inc Atlanta, GA | $5,110,799 | $3,778,915 |
The Congressional Medal Of Honor Society Of The United States Of Mount Pleasant, SC | $5,574,928 | $2,678,824 |
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Veteran Golfers Association Pinehurst, NC | $986,950 | $1,293,247 |
Military Missions In Action Fuquay Varina, NC | $1,152,128 | $1,492,467 |
North Carolina National Guard Assn Raleigh, NC | $4,261,497 | $484,602 |