American Legion is located in Covington, 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. 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 07/2021, American Legion generated $582.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $450.5k during the year ending 07/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.8% 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:
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THE AMERICAN LEGION ASSISTS VETERANS, SUPPORTS THE COMMUNITY AND MANAGES VARIOUS CHILDREN & YOUTH PROGRAMS. OUR GROUP DONATES TO VARIOUS NEEDY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS & PROVIDES SUPPORT TO LOCAL VETERANS IN NEED AND VETERANS HOMES & ORGANIZATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE AMERICAN LEGION ASSISTS VETERANS, SUPPORTS THE COMMUNITY AND MANAGES VARIOUS CHILDREN & YOUTH PROGRAMS. OUR GROUP DONATES TO VARIOUS NEEDY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS & PROVIDES SUPPORT TO LOCAL VETERANS IN NEED AND VETERANS HOMES & ORGANIZATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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John Canty Chaplain | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Bob Beatly Historian | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Lane Carson Judge Advocate | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Tom Vennen Finance Officer | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Ken Diebold 2nd Vice Commander | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Joseph Untz II Commander | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $15,174 |
Investment income | $218 |
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 | $546,401 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $582,535 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $27,254 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $14,621 |
Payroll taxes | $2,928 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,775 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $19,420 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $8,688 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $73,286 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,784 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $13,567 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $450,501 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $433,518 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | -$44,089 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $505,081 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $931 |
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 | $931 |
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 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $504,150 |
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