American Legion
- Assets
- $1.7m
- Revenue
- $151.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Greenville, SC
- Founding
- 03/1946
- Data as of
- 06/2024
- EIN
- 57-6024689
Organization Overview
American Legion is located in Greenville, 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 06/2024, American Legion generated $151.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $148.8k during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 1.2% per year over the past 9 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO UPHOLD & DEFEND THE CONSTITU TO MAINTAIN LAW & ORDER & PERPETUATE 100% AMERICANISM, TO SAFEGUARD THE PRINCIPLES OF JUSTICE, FREEDOM & DEMOCRACY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE GOODFELLOWS CLUB PROVIDES APPROXIMATELY 1000 FOOD BASKETS TO
AMERICAN LEGION BOYS STATE,JUNIOR LAW CADET PROGRAM, ROTC AWARDS,
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Richard Cochra Commander | Officer | 25 | $0 |
Kirk Conover 1st Vice Comma | Officer | 15 | $0 |
Wm Mckinney 2nd Vice Comma | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Don Patterson Adjutant | Officer | 35 | $0 |
Amos Hykes Chm V&c Commit | Officer | 10 | $0 |
George Blevins Service Office | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $29,069 |
| Fundraising events | $2,566 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,091 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $35,726 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $54,722 |
| Investment income | $57,512 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $151,712 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $61,485 |
| 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 | $1,200 |
| 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 | $10,757 |
| Information technology | $2,502 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $19,023 |
| 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 | $13,940 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $8,111 |
| All other expenses | $671 |
| Total functional expenses | $148,784 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,067 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $45,399 |
| 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 | $235,355 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,442,028 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,727,849 |
| 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 | $1,492,494 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $235,355 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,727,849 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Legion has awarded $0 in support to 12 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|