American Legion
- Assets
- $270.0k
- Revenue
- $48.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Fort Oglethorpe, GA
- Founding
- 03/1946
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 58-6068018
Organization Overview
American Legion, operating under the name American Legion Post 214, is located in Fort Oglethorpe, 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 12/2021, American Legion Post 214 employed 8 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. American Legion Post 214 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 12/2021, American Legion Post 214 generated $48.1k 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 (4.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $78.4k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
THE AMERICAN LEGION EXISTS TO PROVIDE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES AND FELLOWSHIP FOR THE MILITARY VETERANS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DURING 2021 THE ORGANIZATION RAISED SUPPORT THROUGH WEEKLY GAMING FUNDRAISERS TO PROVIDE FRATERNAL SERVICES FOR VETERANS, MONEY TO VARIOUS BENEVOLENT ORGANIZATIONS AND DEATH BENEFITS TO WIDOWS OF VETERANS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Garland Staples Commander | Officer | 8 | $0 |
Carl Gentry Secretary | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Buford W Younes CFO | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $2,135 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $17,067 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $19,202 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $10,216 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $17,348 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,337 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $48,103 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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 | $14,758 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,677 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,550 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $492 |
| Office expenses | $3,470 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $26,227 |
| Travel | $74 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $272 |
| Interest | $135 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,939 |
| Insurance | $5,516 |
| All other expenses | $167 |
| Total functional expenses | $78,355 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $90,736 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $179,285 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $270,021 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,117 |
| 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 | $125,000 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $127,117 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $142,904 |
| 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 | $270,021 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Legion has recieved totaling $5,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
North Georgia Electric Membershipfdn Inc Dalton, GA PURPOSE: SPRING GRANT CYCLE 2022 | $5,500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
The Independence Fund Inc Charlotte, NC | $7,812,789 | $8,567,110 |
Armed Services Mutual Benefit Association Goodlettsville, TN | $55,566,131 | $7,665,042 |
Team Red White & Blue Inc Atlanta, GA | $10,402,897 | $10,336,911 |
Purple Heart Homes Inc Statesville, NC | $4,564,055 | $4,659,786 |
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 |
Herobox Inc Peachtree City, GA | $304,478 | $2,248,382 |
Florida Is For Veterans Inc Tallahassee, FL | $751,359 | $2,131,929 |
Sons Of Confederate Veterans Inc Columbia, TN | $17,474,113 | $2,425,147 |