American Legion

Organization Overview

American Legion is located in North Augusta, 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 12/2023, American Legion generated $82.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $106.2k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.4%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

VETERAN SERVICES, YOUTH ACTIVITIES, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

VETERAN SERVICES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: SUPPORT TO CHARLIE NORWOOD VA MEDICAL CENTER, INCLUDING SPECIFIC SUPPORT TO RECREATIONAL SERVICES FOR VETERANS, PERSONNEL SUPPORT TO A POST SERVICE OFFICE AT THE VA MEDICAL CENTER, PROVIDING HONOR GUARD AND MILITARY HONORS FOR NUMEROUS VETERAN BURIALS AND MEMORIAL SERVICES, CONDUIT FOR VITAL VETERAN INFORMATION PROVIDED THROUGH EMAIL, NEWSLETTERS, PHONE CALLS, AND MEETINGS.YOUTH SERVICES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: SUPPORT TO VARIOUS JUNIOR ROTC OPERATIONS AT LOCAL SCHOOLS, PROVIDING VITAL SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, INTERVIEWING, SELECTING, AND FUNDING DELEGATES FOR AMERICAN LEGION BOYS' STATE, AND SUPPORT TO LOCAL GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE.COMMUNITY SERVICE INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: ENHANCEMENT AND MAINTENANCE SUPPORT FOR WADE HAMPTON VETERANS PARK, SUPPORT TO CITY, COUNTY, AND SCHOOL CEREMONIES HONORING MEMORIAL DAY AND VETERANS DAY, TO INCLUDE PROVIDING SPEAKERS WHEN REQUESTED AND VETERAN ATTENDEES, PARTICIPATE IN VARIOUS COMMUNITY PARADES AND CEREMONIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Robert Dawson Jr
Post Commander
$0
Jerico Mccoy
Finance Officer
$0
Glen Schmolze
1st Vice-Commander
$0
Dawn Diver
2nd Vice-Commander
$0
James Byrd
3rd Vice-Commander
$0
Bill Angell
4th Vice-Commander
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$14,197
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$27,739
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$41,936
Total Program Service Revenue$22,580
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 $17,494
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $82,010

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