American Legion
- Assets
- $4.0m
- Revenue
- $847.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Stockbridge, GA
- Founding
- 03/1967
- Data as of
- 07/2023
- EIN
- 58-0138612
Organization Overview
American Legion is located in Stockbridge, GA. The organization was established in 1967. 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 07/2023, American Legion employed 4 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 07/2023, American Legion generated $847.3k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 5 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $936.3k during the year ending 07/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.6%) per year over the past 5 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTE AND SUPPORT VETERANS INTERESTS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
REHABILITATION - SUPPORT OF VETERANS AND THEIR CAUSES TO ENSURE AND SUPPORT GOOD HEALTH IN THE COMMUNITY AND AMONG VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES
AMERICANISM - COMMUNITY AND YOUTH PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE AND AWARD AWARENESS AND PRIDE IN OUR NATION. PROGRAMS TEACH PROPER FLAG HANDLING, THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ENCOURAGE PATRIOTISM AND LOYALTY TO OUR NATION.
CHILD AND YOUTH WELFARE - TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, FAMILY SUPPORT , CHILD SAFETY AND WELLBEING PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN OF VETERANS AND THE COMMUNITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Zeste Debro Adjutant | Officer | 40 | $55,000 |
Melvin Weaver Commander | Officer | 16 | $0 |
Jim Fultz Sr. Vice Commander | Officer | 8 | $0 |
Raymond Rollins Treasurer | Officer | 8 | $0 |
Dennis Fitzgerald Jr. Vice Commander | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Jake Christman Jr. Vice Commander | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $486,192 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $65,903 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $552,095 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $62,674 |
| Investment income | $76,756 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $20,750 |
| 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 | $847,289 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $16,030 |
| 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. | $55,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,750 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $134,559 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,804 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $8,062 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $671 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $30,618 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $144,139 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $45,941 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $203,161 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $27,429 |
| Insurance | $18,727 |
| All other expenses | $22,029 |
| Total functional expenses | $936,285 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $100,146 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,843,937 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $25,890 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $153,747 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $6,644 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $676,377 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $247,453 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $929,863 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $14,190 |
| Total assets | $3,998,247 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $66,241 |
| 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 | $615,021 |
| Total liabilities | $681,262 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,316,985 |
| 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 | $3,998,247 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Legion has awarded $36,000 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ATLANTA VA MEDICAL CENTER PURPOSE: specified list | $8,000 |
CHARLIE NORWOOD VA MEDICAL CENTER PURPOSE: specified list | $8,000 |
AUGUSTA BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH PURPOSE: donation | $13,000 |
GA WAR VETERANS HOME PURPOSE: specified list | $7,000 |