American Legion

Organization Overview

American Legion is located in Elizabethtown, 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 05/2024, American Legion employed 17 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 05/2024, American Legion generated $589.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $509.9k during the year ending 05/2024. While expenses have increased by 3.1% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2024

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO SUPPORT VETERAN PROGRAMS

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PROVIDE SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES


MISC. MISSIONS


SUPPORT VARIOUS CHARITABLE CAUSES


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$42,312
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$1,766
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$33,014
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$77,092
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $3,113
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,100
Net Income from Fundraising Events $7,018
Net Income from Gaming Activities $441,774
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $37,498
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $589,452

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