American Legion is located in Tybee Island, 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 employed 4 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 12/2021, American Legion generated $161.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $136.9k 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
TO PROMOTE THE PRINCIPLES OF THE NATIONAL AND DEPARTMENT CONSTITUTION OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROMOTE THE PRINCIPLES OF THE NATIONAL AND DEPARTMENT CONSTITUTION OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jerris Bryant Treasurer | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Stan Springer Vice Commander | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Ron Vollmer Commander | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $6,750 |
Fundraising events | $9,050 |
Related organizations | $12,000 |
Government grants | $12,500 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $9,095 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $49,395 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $8,950 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $38,558 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $62,728 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $161,189 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,819 |
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 | $24,710 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $1,655 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $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 | $0 |
Office expenses | $805 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $38,744 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $4,304 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $24,004 |
Insurance | $11,938 |
All other expenses | $13,396 |
Total functional expenses | $136,925 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $64,376 |
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 | $10,000 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $340,648 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $415,024 |
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 | $88,356 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $88,356 |
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 | $326,668 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $415,024 |
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