American Legion

Organization Overview

American Legion is located in Lake Charles, LA. 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 07/2022, American Legion employed 23 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 07/2022, American Legion generated $161.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $148.1k during the year ending 07/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.6% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROVIDE A MEETING PLACE WHERE VETERANS CAN SOCIALIZE AND GET INFORAMTION RELATED TO VETERANS BENEFITS, AS WELL AS PROVIDING SUPPORT AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR SMALLER VETERAN ORGANIZATIONS IN THE AREA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

SUPPORT FOR AND DONATIONS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS, SUCH AS, THE LADIES AUXILIARY, THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS, OTHER AMERICAN LEGION POSTS, AND MILITARY VETERANS IN NEED.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Anna Goodwill
Bingo Manager
$7,151
Karl Christensen
Commander
$0
Kelly Miseles
1st Vice Comman
$0
David Sellars
Sgt At Arms
$0
Richard Janise
2nd Vice Comman
$0
William Abshire
Judge Advocate
$0

Financial Statements

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$8,304
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$8,304
Total Program Service Revenue$4,178
Investment income $4
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $7,500
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $109,326
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $411
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $161,920

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, American Legion has awarded $76,405 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SW LA

PURPOSE: Funding donee's exempt activities

$25,000

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SW LA

PURPOSE: Funding donee's exempt activities

$51,405
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