American Legion is located in Saint Petersburg, FL. The organization was established in 1957. 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 56 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 $1.8m 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 $1.5m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.3% 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 SERVICE ORGANIZATION - MEETING PLACE FOR WAR VETERANS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EVENTS AND FUNCTIONS AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR MEMBERSHIP
VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS
LOCAL & STATE YOUTH CHARITIES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Anthony Torregrosso Vice Commander | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Mike Haygood Commander | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Richard Gifford Finance Office | Officer | 15 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $160,752 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
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 | $160,752 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $75,715 |
Investment income | $2,138 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $893 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $263,492 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,226,706 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,845,913 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $91,721 |
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. | $18,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $473,526 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $41,729 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,065 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,256 |
Office expenses | $14,247 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $276,817 |
Travel | $885 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,077 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $87,119 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $95,157 |
Insurance | $108,646 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,481,817 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $950,759 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $980,963 |
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 | $13,095 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,008,640 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $5,007 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $4,958,464 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,034 |
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 | $4,000 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $14,034 |
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 | $4,944,430 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,958,464 |
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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 |
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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 |