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 06/2021, American Legion generated $901.4k 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 (6.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $851.1k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.8%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
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 |
---|---|---|---|
Ken Demello Finance Offi | OfficerTrustee | 12 | $14,400 |
Mike Seidel Adjutant | OfficerTrustee | 12 | $14,400 |
Robert Kiley Commander | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $14,400 |
Daniel Martin 3rd Vice Com | OfficerTrustee | 12 | $6,000 |
Farrell Masseu Chaplin | OfficerTrustee | 12 | $600 |
Tc Biddle 2nd Vice Com | OfficerTrustee | 12 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $186,411 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $42,276 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $228,687 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $308,234 |
Investment income | $296 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $100 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $110,523 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $244,627 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$2,948 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $901,378 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $76,306 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $14,376 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $106,359 |
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 | $49,800 |
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 | $3,600 |
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 | $29,932 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $147,054 |
Travel | $108,300 |
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 | $80,006 |
Insurance | $22,531 |
All other expenses | $10,201 |
Total functional expenses | $851,053 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $475,063 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $781,555 |
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 | $2,429,540 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,700 |
Total assets | $3,707,880 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $171,121 |
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 | $750 |
Total liabilities | $171,871 |
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 | $3,536,009 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,707,880 |
Over the last fiscal year, American Legion has awarded $42,000 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
AMERICAN LEGION DEPT OF FLORIDA PURPOSE: AL CHARITY PROGRAMS | $24,500 |
Bloomington, IN | | $10,000 |
LADY LAKE SOCCER ASSOCIATION | | | $7,500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Patriot Services Group Inc Jacksonville, FL | $251,560,503 | $19,669,140 |
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 |