American Legion
- Assets
- $373.6k
- Revenue
- $521.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Lake City, FL
- Founding
- 11/1946
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 59-6153530
Organization Overview
American Legion is located in Lake City, 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. As of 06/2021, American Legion employed 11 individuals. 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 $521.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $313.2k during the year ending 06/2021. 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 ENHANCE THE WELL-BEING OF AMERICA'S VETERANS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND OUR COMMUNITY BY OUR DEVOTION TO MUTUAL HELPFULNESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WE ENHANCE THE WELLBEING OF LOCAL VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROVIDING SUPPORT, COMMUNITY, AND ENTERTAINMENT. IN CONJUNCTION WITH CROWN WORKFORCE, WE COORDINATE THE VETERAN'S STAND DOWN EVENT AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR WHERE WE OPEN THE POST TO ANY VETERAN WHO WANTS TO COME IN. DURING THE STAND DOWN, ALL VETERAN'S IN ATTENDANCE ARE PROVIDED WITH FREE HAIRCUTS, HEALTH EXAMS, CLOTHING/BACK PACKS, MEDICAL CHECKUPS, TOILETRIES, AND MORE AT NO COST TO THE VETERAN. THROUGH THE COURSE OF THE YEAR, WE HAVE AN INHOUSE VETERAN'S SERVICE OFFICER WHO ASSISTS VETERANS WITH CLAIMS THROUGH VETERAN'S AFFAIRS (VA) AS WELL AS MEETING UNEXPECTED FINANCIAL NEEDS, SUCH AS MOTEL ROOMS FOR OVERNIGHT NEEDS OF OUT OF AREA VETERANS ATTENDING APPOINTMENTS AT THE VA HOSPITAL, HELP WITH OCCASIONAL UTILITY BILLS AND/OR GAS FOR STRANDED VETERANS. WE SUPPORT THE VA DOMICILIARY, A NURSING HOME FOR VETERANS. WE PROVIDE BASIC CARE AND COMFORT ITEMS TO RESIDENTS SUCH AS SOCKS, UNDERWEAR, BLANKETS, AND PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS SUCH AS RAZORS, TOOTHBRUSHES, TOOTHPASTE AND MORE. WE ALSO PROVIDE ENTERTAINMENT FOR RESIDENTS BY FACILITATING FREE BINGO GAMES. WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF OUR COUNTY, WE SET UP VETERANS RESOURCE CENTERS AT THREE PUBLIC LIBRARIES THAT PROVIDE BASIC BENEFIT INFORMATION FOR THE VETERANS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS WHO RESIDE WITHIN THE COUNTY. IT ALSO STEERS THEM IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION DEALING WITH THE COUNTY SERVICE OFFICER AND FILING OF COMPENSATION CLAIMS. WE OFFER SOCIAL QUARTERS FOR OUR VETERANS WHERE THEY CAN FEEL SAFE TO COME AND SOCIALIZE WITH OTHERS WITH SIMILAR BACKGROUNDS AND EXPERIENCES. IN THE SOCIAL QUARTERS WE OFFER PERIODIC DJ'S, BANDS, KARAOKE, BINGO, AND GAMES FOR VETERAN'S ENTERTAINMENT AND RELAXATION IN A SAFE ATMOSPHERE.
WE PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND VOLUNTEER SUPPORT TO VARIOUS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY AND VETERANS WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: HOOKED ON HEROES, A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION THAT TAKES VETERANS ON FISHING TRIPS TWICE A YEAR AT NO COST TO THE VETERAN. RENEWED, A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION THAT RUNS A FOOD PANTRY TO HELP HOMELESS VETERANS. THEY ALSO PROVIDE A LIMITED NUMBER OF ROOMS TO HELP HOMELESS VETERANS GET BACK ON THEIR FEET. IN ADDITION, THEY PROVIDE COMPUTER TRAINING, RESUME BUILDING AND OTHER NEEDS TO HELP THEM GET BACK ON THEIR FEET. THE SHERIFF'S BOYS RANCH AND COLUMBIA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT'S SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS, WHICH HELPS TROUBLED YOUTH BECOME RESPONSIBLE ADULTS. OUR AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS PROGRAM PARTICIPATES IN THE MARINE CORP'S TOYS FOR TOTS PROGRAM, WHICH RUNS AN ANNUAL TOY RUN TO OBTAIN NEW, UNWRAPPED TOYS FOR CHILDREN WHO OTHERWISE MAY NOT HAVE A CHRISTMAS. THEY ALSO RAISE FUNDS FOR A PROGRAM TO ASSIST IN MEETING THE IMMEDIATE NEEDS OF THE LESS FORTUNATE YOUTH WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY. ADDITIONAL SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE PROVIDING BOOKS TO THE LOCAL SCHOOLS FOR STUDENTS. WE SUPPORT PROJECT VET RELIEF, WHICH IS A STATE LEVEL AMERICAN LEGION PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SERVICES TO VETERANS TO HELP REDUCE VETERAN SUICIDES THAT OCCUR AT AN AVERAGE OF 22 TIMES DAILY THROUGHOUT OUR NATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael Ziegler Adjunct | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Kevin Palecek Judge Advocate | Officer | 1 | $0 |
James Campbell 2nd Vice Commander | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Victoria Ziegler 3rd Vice Commander | Officer | 1 | $0 |
John Grubb Service Officer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
William Huggins 1st Vice Commander | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $18,346 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $181,471 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $199,817 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $19 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $1,739 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $123,676 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $196,448 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $521,699 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $12,400 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,525 |
| 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 of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $131,453 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $16,143 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,123 |
| 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 | $5,424 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $74,351 |
| Travel | $1,336 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $776 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $13,037 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,373 |
| Insurance | $11,359 |
| All other expenses | $7,847 |
| Total functional expenses | $313,211 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $164,301 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $37,406 |
| 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 | $7,227 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $164,628 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $373,562 |
| 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 | $373,562 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $373,562 |
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