American Legion is located in Chapin, 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 12/2022, American Legion generated $223.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $39.9k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.2% per year over the past 3 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE PRIMARY PURPOSE AND MISSION IS TO PROVIDE MUTUAL HELPFULNESS IN THE COMMUNITY BY MENTORING YOUTH, SPONSORING WHOLESOME PROGRAMS, ADVOCATING PATRIOTISM AND HONOR, PROMOTING STRONG NATIONAL SECURITY, AND CONTINUING DEVOTION TO OUR FELLOW SERVICE VETERANS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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VETERANS AFFAIRS & REHABILITATIONPROVIDED SUPPORT TO DORN VA HOSPITAL WITH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR PATIENTS; PARTICIPATED IN AND FACILITATED BUILDING WHEELCHAIR RAMPS FOR VETERANS; DONATED TIME AND FUNDS TO THE FREEDOM AND HOPE FOUNDATION; SPONSORED TWO INTERNMENTS FOR SIX UNCLAIMED VETERANS AT FT. JACKSON NATIONAL CEMETERY; SPONSORED WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA AT FT. JACKSON NATIONAL CEMETERY AND FACILITATED THE EFFORTS IN THE TRANSPORTAION AND PLACEMENT OF 6000 WREATHS ON VETERANS HEADSTONES; HOSTED AND FACILITATED A WEEKLY VETERANS BREAKFAST FOR THE CHAPIN COMMUNITY.
CHILDREN & YOUTH:SUPPORT LOCAL YOUTH ACTIVITIES; SPONSOR YOUTH SPORTS TEAM AT CROOKED CREEK RECREATION CENTER; PARTICIPATE IN TOYS-FOR-TOTS TOY DRIVE; RAISE MONEY FOR THE AMERICAN LEGION LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP FUND; SUPPORT LOCAL WE CARE CHRISTMAS GIFT SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM; SPONSOR ANNUAL AWARDS FOR TEACHER OF THE YEAR; PARTICIPATE AND DONATE CHRISTMAS GIFTS TO NEWBERRY BOYS FARM; COLLECT AND DELIVER FOOD WEEKLY FOR THE LOCAL WE CARE CENTER FOOD BANK.
AMERICANISM;SPONSORED AND EXECUTED ALL ASPECTS OF THE CHAPIN MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY AND VETERANS DAY PARADE; PROVIDE US FLAGS FOR THE CHAPIN TOWN FLAG POLE AND THE LOCAL RECREATION CENTER AT CROOKED CREEK PARK; PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION FOR LOCAL BOY SCOUTS AND EAGLE SCOUTS; LEGIONNAIRES LEAD THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AT MONTLY TOWN HALL MEETINGS; SPONSORED SIX STUDENTS FROM CHAPIN HIGH SCHOOL AND SPRING HILL HIGH SCHOOL TO BOYS STATE; CO-SPONSOR AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL; POST ARL CHAPTER SERVICES AS COLOR GUARD FOR CHAPIN LABOR DAY PARADE; SPONSOR ANNUALL ORATORICAL COMPETITION AND AWARD SCHOLARSHIP TO WINNER; PROVIDE COMMUNITY FLAG COLLECTION AND HONROABLY RETIRE ALL UNSERVICABLE FLAGS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Will Truesdale Sgt At Arms | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Jude Peck Chaplain | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $0 |
David Knight Jag Officer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Wes Moore Rider Director | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Dave Schimsa Facility Officer | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $0 |
Moses Cohen Service Officer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $12,105 |
Fundraising events | $4,487 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $3,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $173,777 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $7,500 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $193,369 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $4,992 |
Investment income | $235 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $5,912 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $8,991 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $9,534 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $223,763 |
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 | $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 | $2,800 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,666 |
Office expenses | $6,510 |
Information technology | $1,983 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $6,203 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $275 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $952 |
Insurance | $1,186 |
All other expenses | $2,442 |
Total functional expenses | $39,932 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $410,298 |
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 | $251,647 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $661,945 |
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 | $661,945 |
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 | $661,945 |