American Legion
- Assets
- $211.5k
- Revenue
- $156.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Fort Myers, FL
- Founding
- 01/1946
- Data as of
- 06/2020
- 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 06/2020, American Legion generated $156.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $135.5k during the year ending 06/2020. While expenses have increased by 8.5% per year over the past 6 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THIS IS A VETERAN'S ORGANIZATION. ITS PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO VETERANS. IN ADDITION, VARIOUS CIVIC AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES ARE CONDUCTED TO SUPPORT THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. THE ONGOING MISSION OF THE AMERICAN LEGION: WAR-TIME VETERANS AND MILITARY MEMBERS DEDICATED TO STRONG NATIONAL SECURITY; COMPASSIONATE CARE FOR VETERNAS 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.
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 24 JOB FAIRS AND TRAINING SEMINARS FOR U.S. CENSUS. 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.
PROVIDED FOOD FROM FOOD PANTRY FOR VETERANS AND FAMILY MEMBERS WHILE SERVICE MEMBER IS DEPLOYED. PROVIDED CLOTHING FOR THE HOMELESS AND VETERANS. HOSTED A VETERANS APPRECIATION BREAKFAST WITH THE AMERICAN RED CROSS OF LEE COUNTY. PARTNERED WITH THE CITY OF FORT MYERS FOR MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION. ASSISTED FORT MYERS POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME PREVENTION COORDINATOR IN ADOPT A SENIOR PROGRAM. PARTNERED WITH THE DR. PIPER CENTER IN TWO COMMUNITY CONNECTION PROGRAMS. PARTNERED WITH TEH CITY OF FORT MYERS MUSEUM FOR 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11. PROVIDED LUNCH AND DINNER FOR ALL 9/11 FIRST RESPONDERS. HOSTED A MONTHLY VETERANS GROUP MEETING AT THE EMERITUS ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY. PROVIDED A SEMINAR ON THE FLAG AT ST. MICHAEL'S LUTHERAN SCHOOL. PRESENTED A VETERAN'S DAY SPEECH TO 75 5TH GRADERS AT LOCAL CHARTER SCHOOL. PROVIDED GUIDANCE TO JUNIOR'S IN HIGH SCHOO WITH BOY STATE AND GIRL STATE PROGRAM. PARTNERED WITH THE POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE OF FORT MYERS. HOSTED EVENTS WITH THE AMERICAN RED CROSS ARMED FORCES DIVISION. HOSTED AN ORATORICAL CONTEST. HOSTED A SUMMER CLASS ON THE HISTORY OF FORT MYERS TO STUDENTS AT YMCA. PROVIDED COLOR GUARD FOR VETERAN'S JOB FAIR AT THE STATE BUILDING. PARTNERED WITH FLORIDA WORKS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR FIRST TIME OFFENDERS LOOKING FOR WORK. PROVIDED BREAD FOR THE SOUP KITCHEN OF FORT MYERS AND THE SALVATION ARMY OF FORT MYERS.
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PDF Copies of 990 Filings
Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kevin Boyd Commander | Officer | $0 | |
David Mulholland Sgt-At-Arms | Officer | $0 | |
Mike Saam Exec. Comm. | Officer | $0 | |
George Tice 1st Vice Com | Officer | $0 | |
John Nipper Chaplin | Officer | $0 | |
Eddie Howell Judge Advoca | Officer | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $17,305 |
| 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 | $52,089 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $156,574 |
| 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 | $9,620 |
| 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 | $1,350 |
| 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 | $86,265 |
| Advertising and promotion | $15,748 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $92 |
| Royalties | $511 |
| Occupancy | $7,306 |
| Travel | $4,936 |
| 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 | $75 |
| Insurance | $9,618 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $135,521 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,891 |
| 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 | $35,500 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $14,000 |
| 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 | $211,509 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| 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 | $211,509 |
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