American Legion
- Assets
- $241.9k
- Revenue
- $141.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- El Reno, OK
- Founding
- 03/1946
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 73-0589857
Organization Overview
American Legion is located in El Reno, OK. 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 06/2021, American Legion employed 10 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 06/2021, American Legion generated $141.4k 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 (4.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $139.8k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.1%) 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
A PATRIOTIC, WAR-TIME VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATION DEVOTED TO MUTUAL HELPFULNESS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. IT ORGANIZES COMMERORATIVE EVENTS AND VETERAN SUPPORT ACTIVITIES. IT SPONSORS SEVERAL LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS-TO-BE AT BOYS STATE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS AND SOCIAL EVENTS FOSTER FAMILIARITY, SOCIAL INTERACTION AND COMMUNICATION AMONG THE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gary Sorrels Finance Officer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Earl Adams 2nd Vice Cmdr | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Cliff Cagle 1st Vice Cmdr | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jerri Cadogan Commander | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Phillip Seiber Adjutant | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $1,802 |
| 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 | $1,802 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $128,332 |
| Investment income | $633 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $6,305 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $141,350 |
| 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 | $100 |
| 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 | $40,874 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $3,601 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,400 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $11,385 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,064 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $21,824 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,233 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $430 |
| Total functional expenses | $139,750 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $58,604 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $40,088 |
| 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 | $5,200 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $137,984 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $241,876 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $927 |
| 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 | $927 |
| 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 | $240,949 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $241,876 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Legion has recieved totaling $19,988.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Mary K Ashbrook Foundation For El Reno Ok El Reno, OK PURPOSE: TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL A NEW STOCKADE FENCE SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE AREA OF THE OUT POST. | $19,988 |
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