American Legion
- Assets
- $172.0k
- Revenue
- $150.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Fort Myers, FL
- Founding
- 01/1946
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 59-6137069
Organization Overview
American Legion is located in Fort Myers, 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 06/2023, American Legion generated $150.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $144.3k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.2% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WAR-TIME VETERANS AND MILITARY MEMBERS DEDICATED TO STRONG NATIONAL SECURITY; COMPASSIONATE CARE FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES; COMMUNITY SERVICE; AND THE WHOLESOME DEVELOPMENT OF OUR NATION'S YOUTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE FOOD FROM FOOD PANTRY FOR VETERANS AND FAMILY MEMBER WHILE SERVICE MEMBER IS DEPLOYED. PROVIDE CLOTHING FOR THE HOMELESS AND VETERANS. PROVIDE CLOTHING FOR THE HOMELESS AND VETERANS. PROVIDE BREAD FOR THE SOUP KITCHEN OF FT. MYERS AND THE SALVATION ARMY OF FORT MYERS. ASSIST WITH UTILITY BILLS, RENTS AND GAS FOR VETERANS. ASSIST WITH BAIL MONEY FOR VETERANS.
PROVIDE FOOD FROM PANTRY FOR VETERANS AND FAMILY MEMBER WHILE SERVICE MEMBER IS DEPLOYED, ABOUT 1469 VETERANS UTILIZES OUR FOOD PANTRY. FROM MARCH 2022 TO THE PRESENT DISTRIBUTED OVER 800,000 LBS OF FOOD TO THE COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION TO RETAIL STORES RETURNS ITEMS OVER 100,000 ILBS CLOTHING, GARDEN SUPPLIES, ECT. AID ON WATER BILLS AND ELECTRIC BILLS FOR VETERANS. HOSTED FIVE VETERANS APPRECIATION LUNCHES AND DINNERS FEEDING 150 VETERANS AND 1ST RESPONDERS. PARTNERED WITH THE CITY OF FT. MYERS, PARK AND RECREATION DIVISION FOR THE 12TH MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION AT CENTENNIAL PARK. PARTNERED WITH FMPD PAL, TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS FOR AT RISK KIDS. PRESIDENT FOR HANDS ACROSS FLORIDA A NEW BEGINNING INC. PARTICIPATE WITH LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE YEARLY BOY STATE PROGRAM. STARTED THE FIRST VIP VETERAN AREA FOR FREEDOM FEST ON 4TH OF JULY WITH RIVER DISTRICT ASSISTANCE. CURRENTLY PROVIDING FOOD DISTRIBUTION TO 4 AMERICAN LEGION POST, ONE VFW AND AMVETS. PARTNERS WITH VFW VIETNAM VETERAN BROTHERHOOD AND HEARTS AND HOMES FOR VETERANS INC IN PROVIDING FOOD AND FURNISHING TO VETERANS. PRODUCE OUR 13TH ANNUAL SALUTE OUT TROOPS FUNDRAISER. HOST THE TRAVELING VIETNAM TRAVELING WALL WITH COLONIAL CHARITY FOUNDATION. DISTRIBUTION CENTER DURING HURRICANE IAN PROVIDED OVER 14,000 TO LOCAL AMERICAN LEGION POST. PARTNERED WITH THE FT MYERS YOUTH COALITION AND PAL BOXING. AIDED MANY AMERICAN LEGION POST WITHIN OUR DISTRICT. PROVIDE SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO LOCAL SCHOOLS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. WORK WITH LOCAL ELECTED OFFICAL ON VETERAN SERVICES AND EVENTS. PARTNERED WITH LOCAL CHURCHES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE AID.
PROGRAMS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS THE CITY OF FT. MYERS, AMERICAN RED CROSS, BOY AND GIRL SCOUTS OF AMERICA, FORT MYERS POLICE DEPARTMENT, YMCA, VFW, HEARS AND HOMES, AND LOCAL CHURCHES AND SCHOOLS. SPECIAL EVENTS ON MEMORIAL DAY AND VETERAN'S DAY. ANNUAL SALUTE OUR TROOPS GALA FUNDRAISER. VETERAN'S DAY PARADE. PARTICIPATE IN EDISON PARADE OF LIGHTS. PROVIDE COLOR GUARD FOR VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS.
HOSTED EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR ON HISTORY OF FT. MYERS AND THE AMERICAN FLAG. PARTNERED WITH FLORIDA WORKS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR FIRST TIME OFFENDERS LOOKING FOR WORK.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Seth DE Bartolo Adjutant And | Officer | $0 | |
Richard Beck Service Offi | Officer | $0 | |
Kevin Boyd Commander | Officer | $0 | |
Harvey Charter Executive Co | Officer | $0 | |
Dave Mulholland Sergeant At | Officer | $0 | |
Tony Neal Judge Advoca | Officer | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $6,548 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $79,990 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $86,538 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $64,120 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $150,658 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $3,179 |
| 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 | $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 | $1,888 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $122,354 |
| Advertising and promotion | $174 |
| Office expenses | $5,608 |
| Information technology | $200 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $192 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $458 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $9,245 |
| All other expenses | $955 |
| Total functional expenses | $144,253 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,212 |
| 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 | $10,000 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $159,053 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,695 |
| Total assets | $171,960 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $9,581 |
| 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 | $22,405 |
| Total liabilities | $31,986 |
| 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 | $139,974 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $171,960 |