American Legion is located in Thomasville, 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. 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 12/2020, American Legion generated $11.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (34.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $12.5k during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (28.9%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENTS TO BENEFIT THE VETERANSAND THE COMMUNITYS WELL BEING
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
John Murphy President | 20 | $0 | |
Lemon Scruggs Adjunct | 20 | $0 | |
Earnestine Shannon Treasurer | 15 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,743 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $442 |
Membership dues | $7,486 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $11,671 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $325 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $6,798 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $25 |
Other expenses | $5,354 |
Total expenses | $12,502 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $199 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $4,168 |
Total liabilities | $3,029 |
Net assets or fund balances | $1,139 |
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