American Legion
- Assets
- $4.0m
- Revenue
- $245.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Rock Hill, SC
- Founding
- 04/1964
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 57-0920810
Organization Overview
American Legion is located in Rock Hill, SC. The organization was established in 1964. 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 06/2021, American Legion employed 4 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 06/2021, American Legion generated $245.6k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $323.6k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.3%) per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE FELLOWSHIP FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONTRIBUTIONS FOR COMMUNITY AND SERVICES FOR VETERANS GRANTS AND ALLOCATIONS SCHOLARSHIP,BOYS STATE,VETERANS IN NEED
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Otto Stroehle 3rd Vice Commander | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Charles W Swanger Commander | Officer | 25 | $0 |
Benny Dawkins Adjutant | Officer | 25 | $0 |
Tom Ayers Finance Officer | Officer | 35 | $0 |
Linda Scott 1st Vice Commander | Officer | 15 | $0 |
Gary Cowley Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $27,791 |
| Fundraising events | $18,108 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $12,979 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $58,878 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $36,500 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $33,861 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $107,574 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $245,565 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $10,694 |
| 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 | $46,875 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $3,586 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,600 |
| 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 | $9,929 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $57,042 |
| Travel | $1,239 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,162 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $81,510 |
| Insurance | $21,428 |
| All other expenses | $1,415 |
| Total functional expenses | $323,563 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $38,503 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $171,415 |
| 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 | $3,500 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,815,346 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,028,764 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,050 |
| 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 | $542,436 |
| Total liabilities | $544,486 |
| 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 | $3,484,278 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,028,764 |
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