American Legion is located in Lady Lake, 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. 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 $1.3m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, American Legion has awarded 12 individual grants totaling $193,626. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTE FELLOWSHIP AMONG VETERANS AND TO FAMILIARIZE OTHER CITIZENS WITH VETERANS AND THEIR SERVICE TO COUNTRY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
POST ACTIVITIES INCLUDING DINNERS AND ENTERTAINMENT, HELD TO PROMOTE FELLOWSHIP AMONG VETERANS AND TO FAMILIARIZE OTHER CITIZENS WITH VETERANS AND THEIR SERVICE TO COUNTRY
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Musser David Commander | OfficerTrustee | 12 | $14,400 |
Demello Kenneth CFO | OfficerTrustee | 12 | $14,400 |
Seidel Michael Adjutant | OfficerTrustee | 12 | $14,400 |
Martin Daniel 3rd Vice Com | OfficerTrustee | 12 | $11,400 |
Tierney Ellen 1st Vice Com | OfficerTrustee | 12 | $7,200 |
Storey Dennis Service Offi | OfficerTrustee | 12 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $197,883 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $36,219 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $234,102 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $705,380 |
Investment income | $291 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $7,600 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $998 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $114,803 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $205,903 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$4,882 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,276,312 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $141,050 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $13,917 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $119,658 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $61,800 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $29,529 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $175,853 |
Travel | $110,832 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $79,835 |
Insurance | $25,127 |
All other expenses | $44,408 |
Total functional expenses | $1,184,852 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $604,350 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $782,152 |
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 | $20,022 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,410,221 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,700 |
Total assets | $3,818,445 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $190,976 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $190,976 |
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 | $3,627,469 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,818,445 |
Over the last fiscal year, American Legion has awarded $41,750 in support to 5 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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AMERICAN LEGION DEPT OF FLORIDA PURPOSE: AL CHARITY PROGRAMS | $7,000 |
SPECIAL OLYMPICS OF TRI-COUNTY PURPOSE: FY 22 DONATIONS | $9,000 |
JOINT VETERANS SUPPORT COMMITTEE PURPOSE: CEMETARY MONUMENTS | $7,500 |
CHILDREN & YOUTH TOURNAMENTSELF SPONSORED GOLF TOURNAMENT PURPOSE: 130 YOUTH GOLF FEES | $5,250 |
CHILD WELFARE FOUNDATION PURPOSE: GOLF TOURN PROCEEDS | $13,000 |