American Legion
- Assets
- $2.3m
- Revenue
- $174.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Bryan, TX
- Founding
- 04/1942
- Data as of
- 07/2023
- EIN
- 74-0651419
Organization Overview
American Legion, operating under the name Earl Graham Post No 159, is located in Bryan, TX. The organization was established in 1942. 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. Earl Graham Post No 159 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 07/2023, Earl Graham Post No 159 generated $174.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (15.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $164.0k during the year ending 07/2023. 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
VETERANS ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO MENTORING YOUTH AND SPONSORING WHOLESOME PROGRAMS IN OUR COMMUNITY, ADVOCATING PATRIOTISM AND HONOR, PROMOTING STRONG NATIONAL SECURITY AND DEVOTING TO FELLOW VETERANS THROUGH FINANCIAL, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT. THE AMERICAN LEGION HAS 4 PILLARS UNDER WHICH ALL PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES FALL: (1) VETERAN'S AFFAIRS & REHABILITATION; (2) PROMOTE THE AMERICAN LEGION; (3) PROMOTE AMERICANISM; AND (4) CHILDREN & YOUTH. OUR MISSION IS TO DEVELOP AND PROMOTE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES RELATING TO EACH OF THESE 4 PILLARS UPON WHICH THE AMERICAN LEGION IS BUILT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GRANTS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO DOMESTIC ORGANIZATIONS: $332 IN DONATIONS TO THE VA CLINIC IN COLLEGE STATION, TX TO PROVIDE WATER FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. $500 DONATION TO BRAZOS VALLEY FOOD BANK, $2,400 DONATION TO SUPPORT THE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY PROGRAMS, $1,500 DONATION TO THE AMERICAN LEGION LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP IN HONOR OF THOSE VETERANS WHO PASSED IN THE YEAR AND WERE MEMBERS OF THE POST, $2,641 DONATION TO BOY SCOUT TROOP #159 TO COVER THEIR CHARTER, $500 TO BRYAN ROTARY CLUB FOR THE WALL THAT HEALS, $500 DONATION TO NOONS LIONS CLUB FOR FUN FOR ALL PLAYGROUND, $219 TO HOST BOYS AND GIRLS STATE BBQ LUNCHEON, AND $114 TO ASSIST IN HANDING OUT TRICK OR TREAT CANDY AT THE LOCAL RECREATION CENTER.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: $1,903 TO PROVIDE MATERIALS FOR LOCAL AMERICAN LEGION SHOOTING SPORTS PROGRAM FOR INTERESTED YOUTH, $946 TO PROVIDE AMERICAN LEGION AWARDS TO DESERVING HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATING SENIORS, $419 FOR EXPENSES TO SUPPORT VETERANS DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, AND OTHER HOLIDAY PROGRAMS.
GRANTS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO DOMESTIC INDIVIDUALS: $11,860 IN GRANTS TO 36 HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS TO ATTEND BOY'S STATE PROGRAM IN AUSTIN, TX, $2,913 TO PURCHASE AND MAIL PERSONAL ITEMS TO LOCAL ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS DEPLOYED OVERSEAS, $11,857 IN GRANTS TO INDIVIDUAL VETERANS FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE WITH LIVING EXPENSES, $1,423 TO PURCHASE CHRISTMAS GIFT BAGS FOR VETERANS IN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES, $6,500 IN SCHOLARSHIPS QUALIFIED GRADUATING SENIORS IN THE BRYAN COLLEGE STATION SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
EXPENSES FOR VETERANS RECOGNITION: $1,379 IN OFFICER AND MEMBER RECOGNITION FOR POST SHIRTS, $600 FOR VETERANS BREAKFAST HOSTED BY THE POST TO HONOR THOSE VETERANS IN PAST WARTIME ERAS, $2661 FOR POST HONOR GUARD TO PERFORM RIFLE SALUTES AND HONORS AT VETERAN FUNERALS AND OTHER CEREMONIES, $7,850 FOR PROGRAMS AND POST MEALS AT MONTHLY POST GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS PROVIDING INFORMATION AND FELLOWSHIP TO VETERANS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Heather Humphrey Finance Officer | Officer | 10 | $5,600 |
Dale Hutchcraft Commander | Officer | 10 | $1,200 |
Walter Prescher Adjutant | Officer | 10 | $1,000 |
David Marion Honor Guard Captain, Executive Committee Member At-Large | Trustee | 5 | $600 |
Donald Hutchcraft Chaplain | Officer | 5 | $600 |
Roger Smith Service Officer | Officer | 5 | $600 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $14,949 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $49,214 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $64,163 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $6,264 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $31 |
| Net Rental Income | $104,237 |
| 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 | -$679 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $174,016 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $9,535 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $34,553 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,800 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,800 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,123 |
| Office expenses | $14,235 |
| Information technology | $3,673 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $38,313 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,160 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $10,892 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $9,479 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $163,987 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $41,020 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $482,560 |
| 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 | $1,660,768 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $100,387 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,284,735 |
| 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 | $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 | $2,284,735 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,284,735 |