American Legion is located in Pensacola, 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 12/2021, American Legion employed 9 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 12/2021, American Legion generated $458.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $402.4k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.1% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDES ASSISTANCE AND SERVICE TO OUR U.S. MILITARY, VETERANS, THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDES ASSISTANCE AND SERVICE TO OUR U.S. MILITARY, VETERANS, THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Garrett Harvell Sgt. At Arms | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Dennis Richmond House Committee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
David Viechec Judge Advocate | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
James Waggoner Commander | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Paul Tauer 2nd Vice Commander | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Rufus Massengill Chaplain | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $26,947 |
Fundraising events | $28,121 |
Related organizations | $28,073 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $83,141 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $611 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $2,391 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $193,266 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $179,254 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $458,663 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $52,030 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $9,235 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $2,388 |
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 | $81,060 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $5,354 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
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 | $27,821 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,038 |
Office expenses | $32,103 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $90,805 |
Travel | $6,328 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,887 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $19,129 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $19,385 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $402,399 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $144,115 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $116,287 |
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 | $15,846 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $533,333 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $809,581 |
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 | $276,248 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $533,333 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $809,581 |
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