American Legion
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $484.4k
- Investments
- $287.1k
- Employees
- 66
- Location
- Sumter, SC
- Founding
- 04/1964
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- 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. As of 12/2022, American Legion employed 66 individuals. 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 12/2022, American Legion generated $484.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $523.3k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.5% per year over the past 8 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
2022
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
CHILDREN AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES
AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL
POST 15
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dorain Brunson Service Offi | Trustee | $0 | |
Stephanie Gibbons Treasurer | Trustee | $0 | |
Alton Hice 2nd Vc | Trustee | $0 | |
Ray Keeton Commander/hi | Trustee | $0 | |
Larry Lighthill Adjutant | Trustee | $0 | |
Bill Lyons 1st Vc | Trustee | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $10,551 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $9,896 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $20,447 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $275,727 |
| Investment income | $12,306 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $638 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $484,393 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $10,100 |
| 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 | $34,237 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,372 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,429 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $21,971 |
| Office expenses | $12,536 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $65,125 |
| Travel | $28,390 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,468 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $54,030 |
| Insurance | $25,209 |
| All other expenses | $12,246 |
| Total functional expenses | $523,267 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $433,855 |
| 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 | $377,316 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $287,143 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,540 |
| Total assets | $1,102,010 |
| 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 | $1,079 |
| Total liabilities | $1,079 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,100,931 |
| 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 | $1,102,010 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Legion has awarded $9,455 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
PALMETTO BOYS STATE PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT BOYS STATE | $6,580 |
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT BOY SCOUT PROGRAMS | $1,375 |
CUB SCOUTS OF AMERICA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT CUB SCOUT PROGRAMS | $1,500 |