American Legion is located in Dalton, 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 06/2021, American Legion employed 7 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 06/2021, American Legion generated $268.6k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $173.5k during the year ending 06/2021. 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
TO PROVIDE FELLOWSHIP AND SERVICES FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES INCLUDING PROVIDING FOOD, CLOTHING, SHELTER, AND TRANSPORTATION FOR MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SERVICES FOR VETERANS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Bob Oxford Finance Offi | Officer | 15 | $4,200 |
Jim Lovain Adjutant | Officer | 2 | $3,300 |
John Wilson Commander | Officer | 15 | $3,000 |
Harrison Parker Chaplain | Officer | 5 | $1,200 |
Lee Oliver Past Command | Officer | 15 | $0 |
Gary Benson Sr Vice Comm | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $13,906 |
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 | $13,906 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $30,563 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $164,889 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$5,622 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $49,277 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $268,632 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $8,188 |
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 | $24,098 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $4,717 |
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 | $6,362 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,202 |
Office expenses | $9,250 |
Information technology | $2,149 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $32,196 |
Travel | $1,851 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,198 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $58,280 |
Insurance | $6,675 |
All other expenses | $660 |
Total functional expenses | $173,482 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $9,822 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $605,494 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,027,935 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $256,027 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,899,278 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,077 |
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 | $7,991 |
Total liabilities | $12,068 |
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 | $1,887,210 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,899,278 |
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