American Legion, operating under the name Post 1776, is located in Cleveland, MS. 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, Post 1776 employed 32 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Post 1776 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, Post 1776 generated $572.5k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $507.8k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.5%) per year over the past 7 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 SUPPORT AMERICAN LEGION CONSTITUTION AND BOYS STATE AND OTHER WORTHWHILE COMMUNITY ORIENTED ORGANIZATIONS AND PROJECTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.ACTIVITIES AND A PLACE TO MEET FOR VETERANS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES.
ACTIVITIES AND A PLACE TO MEET FOR VETERANS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES.
YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS &
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Joseph D Kersh Adjutant | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Terrance Polk Commander | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Jeffrey Williams Vice Command | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Carolyn Polk Sgt At Arms | OfficerTrustee | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $15 |
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 | $15 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $167 |
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 | $475,882 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $572,485 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $126,265 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $19,065 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $30,000 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $14,050 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $293,584 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $8,815 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $5,885 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,380 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $7,764 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $507,808 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $243,347 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,891 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $15,492 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $262,730 |
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 | $823 |
Total liabilities | $823 |
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 | $261,907 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $262,730 |
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