American Legion is located in Elsmere, 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 10 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 $237.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $62.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 14.9% 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
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MONEY DONATED TO LOCAL CHARITIES FOR PROGRAMS FOR THE ADVANCEMENT
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Ralph Conway Executive Boar | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Tom Selm Commander | Officer | 5 | $0 |
David Howard 1st Vice Comma | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Fred Spanier 2nd Vice Comma | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Leslie Daulton Adjutant | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Al Collins Sgt At Arms | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $237,342 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $237,342 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $12,992 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $1,083 |
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,450 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $403 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $24,032 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,274 |
Interest | $1,967 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,277 |
Insurance | $3,774 |
All other expenses | $48 |
Total functional expenses | $62,300 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $123,209 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $4,380 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $361,769 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $489,358 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,188 |
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 | $6,188 |
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 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $483,170 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $489,358 |
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Armed Services Mutual Benefit Association Goodlettsville, TN | $55,566,131 | $7,665,042 |
U S Naval Sea Cadet Corps Arlington, VA | $6,985,927 | $8,234,482 |
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Auxillary Kansas City, MO | $115,995,007 | $13,500,016 |
Women In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation Inc Arlington, VA | $11,722,569 | $5,876,595 |
Young Marines Of The Marine Corps League Dumfries, VA | $6,204,129 | $6,595,765 |
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Incorporated Arlington, VA | $53,600,951 | $7,292,457 |
Navy League Of The United States National Headquarters Arlington, VA | $72,874,046 | $1,354,328 |
Veterans Community Project Kansas City, MO | $14,262,405 | $11,060,934 |
American Legion Auxiliary Bowling Green, KY | $99,496 | $4,500,725 |