American Legion is located in Fairfield, AL. The organization was established in 2015. 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. 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 06/2021, American Legion generated $30.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (20.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $47.2k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (12.0%) per year over the past 6 years. 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 SERVE U.S. VETERANS THROUGH VETERAN ACTIVITIES, HOUSING, AND REHABILITATION AND TO PROVIDE HELP AND ASSISTANCE TO OTHER PARTS OF THE NEEDY COMMUNITY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
VETERANS ACTIVITIES
DONATIONS TO CIVIC AND COMMUNITY GROUPS... FHS ROTC, FLOWERS FOR VETERAN DEATHS
PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO VETERANS AND OTHER NEEDY PARTS OF THE COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Alfred Tomlin 1st Vice Commander | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Edgar Hutchins Service Officer | Officer | 5 | $0 |
James Mosier Commander | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Russell Padgett 2nd Vice Commander | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Steven Quinn Chaplain | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Carl Patton Sgt-At-Arms | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $900 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $79 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $979 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $4,224 |
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 | $12,299 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $12,510 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $30,038 |
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. | $1,282 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
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 | $9,588 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $802 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $973 |
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 | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $2,964 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,323 |
Insurance | $5,839 |
All other expenses | $7,147 |
Total functional expenses | $47,220 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $24,762 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $541,444 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $17,680 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $583,886 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,994 |
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 | $3,994 |
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 | $579,892 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $583,886 |
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Cov Inc Murfreesboro, TN | $390,398 | $2,770,188 |
Veterans Empowerment Organization Of Georgia Inc Atlanta, GA | $5,110,799 | $3,778,915 |
Herobox Inc Peachtree City, GA | $304,478 | $2,248,382 |
Florida Is For Veterans Inc Tallahassee, FL | $751,359 | $2,131,929 |
Sons Of Confederate Veterans Inc Columbia, TN | $17,474,113 | $2,425,147 |
American Legion Hattiesburg, MS | $706,231 | $1,733,784 |
Coming Home Foundation Jupiter, FL | $108,984 | $1,903,875 |
Still Serving Vets Huntsville, AL | $1,067,299 | $1,618,512 |
American Legion Saint Petersburg, FL | $4,958,464 | $1,845,913 |