American Legion
- Assets
- $6.9m
- Revenue
- $2.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Founding
- 03/1946
- Data as of
- 08/2023
- EIN
- 74-0483606
Organization Overview
American Legion is located in Austin, TX. 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 08/2023, American Legion employed 11 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 08/2023, American Legion generated $2.0m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 08/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.0%) per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SERVE THE VETERANS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE AMERICAN LEGION - DEPARTMENT OF TEXAS IS AN ORGANIZATION WHICH SERVES VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE DEPARTMENT SERVES APPROXIMATELY 57,000 MEMBERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gerry Hince Commander | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tom Marty Vice-Commander | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jeanette Merritt Chaplain | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Steve Cook Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
JD Langly Judge Advocate | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $6,000 |
Robin York Historian | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $82,928 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $184,981 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $267,909 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,236,127 |
| Investment income | $167,764 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $177,737 |
| Net Rental Income | $6,000 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $10,000 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $94,024 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,959,561 |
| 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 | $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 | $479,692 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $37,232 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $11,679 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,236 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $39,051 |
| Advertising and promotion | $58,093 |
| Office expenses | $53,220 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $166,142 |
| Travel | $32,805 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $306,122 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $55,774 |
| Insurance | $196,009 |
| All other expenses | $819 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,252,616 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,500,698 |
| 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 | $58,719 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,365,154 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,711,321 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $304,201 |
| Total assets | $6,940,093 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $40,630 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $264,509 |
| 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 | $305,139 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,216,225 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $418,729 |
| 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 | $6,940,093 |