American Legion

Organization Overview

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.

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 &


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Joseph D Kersh
Adjutant
$0
Terrance Polk
Commander
$0
Jeffrey Williams
Vice Command
$0
Carolyn Polk
Sgt At Arms
$0

Financial Statements

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

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