American Legion
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $489.2k
- Investments
- $286.1k
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Sumter, SC
- Founding
- 04/1964
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 57-6025455
Organization Overview
American Legion is located in Sumter, 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 12/2021, American Legion generated $489.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $510.4k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.3% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR AREA VETERANS AND CONDUCT AND PROMOTE AGRICULTURAL FAIR
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUMTER COUNTY FAIR
AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL
POST 15
CHILDREN AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tim Richards Finance | Trustee | 0.5 | $7,500 |
Larry Lighthill Adjutant | Trustee | 10 | $3,000 |
Dorain Brunson Service Offi | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Stephanie Gibbons Treasurer | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Ray Keeton Historian/pu | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Alton Hice 2nd Vc | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $11,201 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $24,122 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $35,323 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $288,277 |
| Investment income | $11,447 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,705 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $489,228 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $10,200 |
| 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 | $56,662 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $9,488 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,519 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $23,323 |
| Office expenses | $13,629 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $43,230 |
| Travel | $24,255 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,863 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $52,810 |
| Insurance | $54,983 |
| All other expenses | $11,404 |
| Total functional expenses | $510,403 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $445,670 |
| 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 | $156 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $403,407 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $286,082 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $5,040 |
| Total assets | $1,140,355 |
| 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 | $550 |
| Total liabilities | $550 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,139,805 |
| 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 | $1,140,355 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Legion has awarded $9,455 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Spartanburg, SC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT BOYS STATE | $6,580 |
CUB SCOUTS OF AMERICA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT CUB SCOUT PROGRAMS | $1,500 |
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT BOY SCOUT PROGRAMS | $1,375 |
Peer Organizations
| 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 |