Amercian Legion
- Assets
- $460.2k
- Revenue
- $193.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- St Petersburg, FL
- Founding
- 02/1934
- Data as of
- 05/2021
- EIN
- 59-6136756
Organization Overview
Amercian Legion is located in St Petersburg, FL. The organization was established in 1934. 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. Amercian 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 05/2021, Amercian Legion generated $193.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (15.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $226.0k during the year ending 05/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (10.9%) per year over the past 7 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
TO PROVIDE A MEETING PLACE FOR ALL WAR VETERANS. WE SPONSOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS DINNERS, FISH FRYS, BINGO, GOLF TOURNAMENTS, VIDEO GAMES, ETC. TO RAISE FUNDS FOR VETERANS IN NEED AND OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LOUNGE EXPENSES INCLUDE BEER, WINE, LIQUOR, AND SALARIES PAID TO EMPLOYEES TO HELP SPONSOR THE SPECIAL EVENTS HELD AT OUR FACILITY. WE ALSO PROVIDE ENTERTAINMENT AT THESE SPECIAL EVENTS.
MEMBERSHIP DUES AND RIDERS DUES INCOME IS USED TO PAY OUR AMERICAN LEGION PROGRAM SERVICE DUES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bill Reed Chaplain | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Len Fromel Commander | Officer | 30 | $0 |
Phillip Meskin Finance Officer | Officer | 25 | $0 |
Charlie Hall 2nd Vice Commander | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Greg Morrison 1st Vice Commander | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Craig Driebholz Adjutant | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,465 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $29,016 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $12,705 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $193,436 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $6,000 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $502 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $142 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,634 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $200 |
| Office expenses | $1,149 |
| Information technology | $1,233 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $47,290 |
| Travel | $199 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $200 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $28,748 |
| Insurance | $4,740 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $226,042 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,059 |
| 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 | $7,800 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $460,233 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $75 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $148,902 |
| 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 | $75 |
| 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 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $460,158 |
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