American Legion is located in Mableton, 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 07/2021, American Legion generated $197.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $141.1k during the year ending 07/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.9% per year over the past 6 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
COMMUNITY SERVICES TO VETERANS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNITY SERVICES TO VETERANS AND THE COMMUNITY
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Harry Ray Commander | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Janet Early Adjutant/service Officer | Officer | 30 | $0 |
Richard Tidwell Sr. Vice Commander | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Jerry Ayers Jr Vice Commander | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Neil Price Finance Officer | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Pete Turner Chaplain/jvc | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $1,703 |
Fundraising events | $2,124 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,827 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $79 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $237,908 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$44,943 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $197,473 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $15,515 |
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 | $38,500 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $2,761 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,743 |
Office expenses | -$618 |
Information technology | $3,681 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $35,908 |
Travel | $393 |
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 | $10,760 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $31,430 |
Total functional expenses | $141,073 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $18,133 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $68,518 |
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 | $3,810 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $220,572 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $311,033 |
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 | $47,116 |
Total liabilities | $47,116 |
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 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $263,917 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $311,033 |
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The American Legion Orlando, FL | $4,425,997 | $3,913,463 |
Uso Of North Carolina Inc Morrisville, NC | $0 | $3,467,361 |
Cov Inc Murfreesboro, TN | $390,398 | $2,770,188 |
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 |
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