American Legion is located in Lexington, 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 12/2021, American Legion employed 7 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 $225.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $220.6k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.5% 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 U.S. OF THE AMERICAN TO MAINTAIN LAW AND ORDER, TO FOSTER AND PERPETUATE A 100% AMERICANISM: TO PRESERVE THE MEMORIES AND INCIDENTS OF OUR ASSOC. IN GREAT WARS, TO INCULCATE A SENSE OF INDIV. OBLIGATION TO HE COMMUNITY, STATE AND NATION TO COMBAT AUTOCRACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO UPHOLD AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE U.S. OF AMERICAN TO MAINTAIN LAW AND ORDER, TO FOSTER AND PERPETUATE A 100% AMERICANISM, TO PRESERVE THE MEMORIES AND INCIDENTS OF OUR ASSOCIATION IN GREAT WARS, TO INCULCATE A SENSE OF INDIVIDUAL OBLIGATION TO THE COMMUNITY, STATE AND NATION TO COMBAT AUTOCRACY. PROVIDE HONOR GUARD DETAIL TO FALLEN VET, AND SPONSOR MANY STATE AND LOCAL PROGRAMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Sterling Hanley Bartender/manag | 30 | $24,842 | |
Nicole Bryan Bartender | Officer | 20 | $11,896 |
Karl Burgess Finance Officer | Officer | 13 | $6,760 |
Gayla Clark Bartender | Officer | 20 | $6,550 |
Tammy Underwood Bartender | Officer | 30 | $2,568 |
Stephanie Barnhill Bartender | Officer | 6 | $338 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $8,924 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | -$3,362 |
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 | $5,562 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $39,393 |
Investment income | $77,800 |
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 | $30,806 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $65,880 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $225,757 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $80,370 |
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 | $43,418 |
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 | $10,204 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $2,837 |
Information technology | $3,510 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $18,393 |
Travel | $20 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $20 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $54,143 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $5,718 |
All other expenses | $1,955 |
Total functional expenses | $220,588 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,600 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $77,800 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $9,240 |
Accounts receivable, net | $5,169 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $399,900 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $77,800 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $571,509 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $19,722 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $546,618 |
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 | $566,340 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,169 |
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 | $571,509 |
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 |