American Legion, operating under the name AMERICAN lEGION POST 284, is located in Belleview, 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 12/2023, AMERICAN lEGION POST 284 employed 6 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. AMERICAN lEGION POST 284 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 12/2023, AMERICAN lEGION POST 284 generated $191.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $184.6k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.0% per year over the past 9 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
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DONATIONS FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILES AND PROMOTE GOODWILL WITHIN THE COMMUNITY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
POST DINNER
EMBLEM SALES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Darcy Bockman-Wright Finance Officer | 20 | $4,500 | |
Bruce Gonseth Commander | 10 | $0 | |
Ron Ciampi Judge Advocate | 10 | $3,500 | |
David Salcito Pso | 10 | $0 | |
Kathy Henderson Adjunct | 10 | $2,800 | |
Barry Wright Sergeant At Arms | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $28,807 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $8,880 |
Investment income | $2,047 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $105,705 |
Other Revenue | $45,526 |
Total Revenue | $190,965 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $25,291 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $2,325 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $45,281 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $1,427 |
Other expenses | $89,135 |
Total expenses | $184,614 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $163,662 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $351,261 |
Total liabilities | $7,092 |
Net assets or fund balances | $344,169 |
Over the last fiscal year, American Legion has awarded $750 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
MIITARY OFC ASSOCIATION | | | $200 |
OCALA HOPE NSCC | | | $100 |
US NSOC | | | $250 |
VETERAN HELPING VETERANS | | | $200 |