American Legion
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $390.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Louisville, KY
- Founding
- 03/1946
- Data as of
- 05/2021
- EIN
- 61-0118360
Organization Overview
American Legion is located in Louisville, KY. 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 05/2021, American Legion employed 6 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 05/2021, American Legion generated $390.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $403.6k during the year ending 05/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.4% 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
TO UPHOLD AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, TO FOSTER AND PERPETUATE AMERICANISM AND TO PRESERVE THE MEM0RIES AND INCIDENTS OF OUR ASSOCIATIONS IN THE GREAT WARS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO FOSTER AND PERPETUATE AMERICANISM
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Larry Abshire Adjutant | Trustee | 10 | $29,826 |
Stan Adler Service Director | Trustee | 10 | $20,809 |
Steve Martin District Commander | Trustee | 10 | $1,487 |
Jerry Mckinney Commander | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Tommy Omer Vice Commander | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
John Costigan Senior Vice Commander | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $655 |
| Investment income | $9,300 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $36,872 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $390,852 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $49,792 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $99,998 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $13,096 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,315 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,337 |
| Office expenses | $8,140 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $796 |
| Travel | $34,323 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $112,123 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $20,860 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $21,394 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $403,590 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $595,108 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $547,942 |
| 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 | $300 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $13,494 |
| Total assets | $1,156,844 |
| 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 | $2,495 |
| Total liabilities | $2,495 |
| 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 | $1,154,349 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Legion has recieved totaling $594,150.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Help The Vets Inc Ocoee, FL PURPOSE: ASSISTANCE FOR VETERANS | $594,150 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Kansas City, MO | $242,275,685 | $98,113,411 |
American Legion Indianapolis, IN | $141,288,704 | $82,016,470 |
Army Emergency Relief Arlington, VA | $416,891,741 | $42,370,093 |
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Arlington, VA | $160,427,961 | $29,210,374 |
Military Officers Association Of America Alexandria, VA | $184,530,638 | $38,032,797 |
Military Order Of The Purple Heart Service Foundation Inc Annandale, VA | $2,548,586 | $20,677,650 |
H E R O E S Care Inc Fenton, MO | $4,492,001 | $18,882,199 |
Air Force Aid Society Inc Arlington, VA | $262,482,165 | $46,086,376 |
Disabled American Veterans Kansas City, MO | $10,841,900 | $17,342,130 |
American Legion Bowling Green, KY | $1,050,755 | $11,898,405 |
The National Military Family Association Alexandria, VA | $8,448,648 | $9,411,080 |
United Service Organizations Inc Fort Myer, VA | $0 | $2,240,114 |