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 12/2021, American Legion generated $59.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $75.9k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.2%) per year over the past 7 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
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kevin Joy Post Commander | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
William W Curl Finance Officer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Doug Hastings 1st Vice-Commander | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Randy Mosley 2nd Vice-Commander | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Bill Angell 4th Vice-Commander | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Robert Swanson 3rd Vice-Commander | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $12,247 |
Fundraising events | $160 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $13,902 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $26,309 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $13,453 |
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 | $19,413 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $59,175 |
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 | $800 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,411 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $2,297 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $26,545 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $550 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $22,684 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $2,451 |
Total functional expenses | $75,897 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $63,823 |
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 | $632,285 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $696,108 |
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 | $696,108 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $696,108 |
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