The American Legion
- Assets
- $4.4m
- Revenue
- $3.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 17
- Location
- Orlando, FL
- Founding
- 03/1946
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 59-0142062
Organization Overview
The American Legion is located in Orlando, FL. 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 06/2022, American Legion employed 17 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 06/2022, American Legion generated $3.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.3m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.0% per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
VETERANS ORGANIZATION, ASSISTING VETERANS IN THE AREAS OF MEDICAL REHABILITATION, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE & YOUTH PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONTRIBUTIONS AND SUPPORT OF VARIOUS VETERAN ANAD YOUTH PROGRAMS, TO INCLUDE, BOY SCOUTS, SPECIAL OLYMPICS & VETERAN HOSPITAL RELIEF, TO NAME A FEW.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bruce Comer Adjutant | Officer | 40 | $85,571 |
Michael Speck Treasurer/co | Officer | $6,825 | |
Angel Alvaraez 2nd Dist. Vi | Officer | $0 | |
Arthur Barber 9th Dist. Co | Officer | $0 | |
John Bennet 4th Dist. Cd | Officer | $0 | |
Reginald Beverly Past Dept. C | Officer | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $3,002,923 |
| Fundraising events | $112,016 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $310,114 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,425,053 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $405,593 |
| Investment income | $6,887 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $40,267 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $57,444 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$21,781 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,913,463 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $421,612 |
| 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. | $92,396 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $448,999 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $42,622 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $40,065 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $19,660 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $19,660 |
| 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 | $43,050 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $135,392 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $274,575 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $1,813,604 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $120,276 |
| Insurance | $188,202 |
| All other expenses | $251,581 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,252,799 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,166,941 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $389,707 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $162,181 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $70,528 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $26,113 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $815,803 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,738,976 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $55,748 |
| Total assets | $4,425,997 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $16,165 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,500,158 |
| 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 | $18,370 |
| Total liabilities | $1,534,693 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,673,156 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $218,148 |
| 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 | $4,425,997 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that The American Legion has recieved totaling $1,975.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Legion Fort Walton Beach, FL PURPOSE: BOY STATE FUND RAISER | $1,875 |
Skl Logan Family Foundation Inc Sanibel, FL PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $100 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Team Red White & Blue Inc Atlanta, GA | $10,402,897 | $10,336,911 |
The American Legion Orlando, FL | $4,425,997 | $3,913,463 |
Veterans Empowerment Organization Of Georgia Inc Atlanta, GA | $5,110,799 | $3,778,915 |
Herobox Inc Peachtree City, GA | $304,478 | $2,248,382 |
Florida Is For Veterans Inc Tallahassee, FL | $751,359 | $2,131,929 |
Coming Home Foundation Jupiter, FL | $108,984 | $1,903,875 |
Still Serving Vets Huntsville, AL | $1,067,299 | $1,618,512 |
American Legion Saint Petersburg, FL | $4,958,464 | $1,845,913 |
Sovereign Military Hospitaller Knights Of The Imperial Orders Inc Tampa, FL | $23 | $1,166,390 |
Warrior Alliance Inc Atlanta, GA | $548,665 | $766,609 |
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Florida Ocala, FL | $9,010,072 | $1,574,934 |
Veterans Recovery Resources Mobile, AL | $2,228,899 | $1,983,638 |