American Legion is located in Camden, 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. 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 $28.1k 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 (23.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $43.1k during the year ending 06/2021. 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 FOSTER FELLOWSHIP AND OFFER ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY VETERANS AND OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH TO PARTICIPATE IN LEADERSHIP AND ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROGRAMS ARE ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE FELLOWSHIP, SUPPORT AND LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES FOR BOTH VETERANS AND THE YOUTH IN KERSHAW COUNTY
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Brad Lawing 1st Vice Commander | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Ted E Davis Jr Commander | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Thomas D Cockrell 2nd Vice Commander | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
James A Rabon Adjutant | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
George Fasano Jr Finance Officer | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
John A West 4th Vice Commander | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $14,081 |
Investment income | $2,212 |
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 | -$537 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $28,055 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 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 | $1,237 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,000 |
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 | $314 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $5,485 |
Travel | $640 |
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 | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,977 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $43,133 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $7,553 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $116,202 |
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 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $275,866 |
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 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $275,866 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Legion has recieved totaling $960.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Associated Charities Of Kershaw County Camden, SC PURPOSE: VARIOUS | $960 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
The Independence Fund Inc Charlotte, NC | $7,812,789 | $8,567,110 |
Team Red White & Blue Inc Atlanta, GA | $10,402,897 | $10,336,911 |
Purple Heart Homes Inc Statesville, NC | $4,564,055 | $4,659,786 |
Uso Of North Carolina Inc Morrisville, NC | $0 | $3,467,361 |
Veterans Empowerment Organization Of Georgia Inc Atlanta, GA | $5,110,799 | $3,778,915 |
The Congressional Medal Of Honor Society Of The United States Of Mount Pleasant, SC | $5,574,928 | $2,678,824 |
Herobox Inc Peachtree City, GA | $304,478 | $2,248,382 |
Warrior Alliance Inc Atlanta, GA | $548,665 | $766,609 |
Special Forces Assn Fayeteville, NC | $2,749,340 | $1,840,374 |
Veteran Golfers Association Pinehurst, NC | $986,950 | $1,293,247 |
Military Missions In Action Fuquay Varina, NC | $1,152,128 | $1,492,467 |
North Carolina National Guard Assn Raleigh, NC | $4,261,497 | $484,602 |