American Legion is located in Marietta, GA. 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. As of 07/2021, American Legion employed 6 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 07/2021, American Legion generated $245.7k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $264.1k during the year ending 07/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.2%) per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ENTERTAINMENT AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO OVER 400 LOCAL AREA MILITARY VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDING ENTERTAINMENT AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FOR OVER 400 LOCAL AREA MILITARY VETERANS, FRIENDS AND FAMILIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Robert Woodruff Adjutant | Officer | 15 | $0 |
Ken Buechel Chaplin | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Jim Mitchell Service Officer | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Walt Cusick Jr Commander | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Russ Wood Jr Vice Command | Officer | 15 | $0 |
Pete Beascoechea Jr Vice Command | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $53,218 |
Investment income | $20 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $30,278 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $110,017 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $54,360 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$5,406 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $245,693 |
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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,943 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,610 |
Office expenses | $6,776 |
Information technology | $2,092 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $58,046 |
Travel | $632 |
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 | $16,875 |
Insurance | $13,078 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $264,119 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $146,116 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $59,904 |
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 | $8,998 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $804 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,795,940 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,196,471 |
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 | $11,676 |
Total liabilities | $11,676 |
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 | $3,184,795 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Legion has recieved totaling $210.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Steve & Virginia Tumlin Foundationinc Marietta, GA PURPOSE: GENERAL | $210 |
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