American Legion is located in Norman, 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. 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 06/2023, American Legion generated $350.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 43.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $194.6k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 31.2% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
COMMUNITY SERVICE BY VETERANS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OKLAHOMA AMERICAN LEGION BOYS STATE PROGRAM IS AN INTENSE WEEK OF NON-PARTISAN LEADERSHIP, GOVERNMENT AND PATRIOTISM TRAINING DURING THE JUNIOR YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL. THE POST PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LOCAL BOYS TO ATTEND THIS TRAINING.
VETERANS ASSISTANCE - THE POST IDENTIFIES VETERANS WHO HAVE SPECIFIC NEEDS FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE WITH DAILY LIVING EXPENSES AND PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THESE NEEDS ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS OF OKLAHOMA PROVIDES YEAR ROUND SPORTS TRAINING AND ATHLETIC COMPETITION IN A VARIETY OF OLYMPIC TYPE SPORTS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. THE POST MADE A DONATION TO ASSIST WITH THESE ACTIVITIES.
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $9,383 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $330,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $10,768 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $350,151 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $51 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$177 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $350,275 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,110 |
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $470 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,103 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $10,290 |
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 | $987 |
Insurance | $5,991 |
All other expenses | $686 |
Total functional expenses | $194,637 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $182,322 |
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 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $28,495 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $210,817 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $46,988 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $163,829 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $210,817 |