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 07/2022, Earl Graham Post No 159 generated $199.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $181.1k during the year ending 07/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.5% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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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:
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GRANTS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO DOMESTIC ORGANIZATIONS: $350 IN DONATIONS TO THE VA CLINIC IN COLLEGE STATION, TX TO PROVIDE WATER FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. $500 DONATION TO MEALS FOR VETS TO PROVIDE MEALS TO VETERANS, $2,700 DONATION TO SUPPORT THE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY PROGRAMS, $1,900 DONATION TO THE AMERICAN LEGION LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP IN HONOR OF THOSE VETERANS WHO PASSED IN THE YEAR AND WERE MEMBERS OF THE POST, $3,117 DONATION TO BOY SCOUT TROOP #159 TO COVER THEIR CHARTER, $500 TO RUDDER HIGH SCHOOL TO SPONSOR THE HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS TEAM, $500 TO PROJECT HOPE TO ASSIST CHILDREN IN NEED OF CLOTHES, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, ETC., $400 TO GRIMES COUNTY 4-H CLUB IN SUPPORT OF THEIR SHOOTING TEAM, $220 TO BOYS & GIRLS STATE TO HOST BBQ LUNCHEON, AND $271 TO ASSIST IN HANDING OUT TRICK OR TREAT CANDY AT THE LOCAL RECREATION CENTER.
GRANTS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO DOMESTIC INDIVIDUALS: $14,850 IN GRANTS TO 45 HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS TO ATTEND BOY'S STATE PROGRAM VIRTUALLY, $2,723 TO PURCHASE AND MAIL PERSONAL ITEMS TO LOCAL ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS DEPLOYED OVERSEAS, $16,085 IN GRANTS TO INDIVIDUAL VETERANS FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE WITH LIVING EXPENSES, $992 TO PURCHASE CHRISTMAS GIFT BAGS FOR VETERANS IN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES, $1,500 SCHOLARSHIP TO US NAVAL ACADEMY FOR A QUALIFIED GRADUATING SENIOR, $1,500 SCHOLARSHIP TO COLLEGE STATION ISD FOR A QUALIFIED GRADUATING SENIOR.
EXPENSES FOR VETERANS RECOGNITION: $4 FOR LEGIONNAIRE OF THE YEAR AWARDS, $1,300 IN OFFICER AND MEMBER RECOGNITION FOR POST SHIRTS, $573 FOR VETERANS BREAKFAST HOSTED BY THE POST TO HONOR THOSE VETERANS IN PAST WARTIME ERAS, $5,875 FOR POST HONOR GUARD TO PERFORM RIFLE SALUTES AND HONORS AT VETERAN FUNERALS AND OTHER CEREMONIES, $7,677 FOR PROGRAMS AND POST MEALS AT MONTHLY POST GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS PROVIDING INFORMATION AND FELLOWSHIP TO VETERANS.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: $10,873 TO PROVIDE MATERIALS FOR LOCAL AMERICAN LEGION SHOOTING SPORTS PROGRAM FOR INTERESTED YOUTH, $1,192 TO PROVIDE AMERICAN LEGION AWARDS TO DESERVING HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATING SENIORS, $252 FOR EXPENSES TO SUPPORT VETERANS DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, AND OTHER HOLIDAY PROGRAMS, $148 TO SUPPORT LOCAL RESOURCE FAIR.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Heather Humphrey Finance Officer | Officer | 20 | $9,600 |
Dale Hutchcraft Commander | Officer | 20 | $1,200 |
Susan Marty Adjutant | Officer | 20 | $900 |
Bret Humphrey 1st Vice Commander | Officer | 5 | $600 |
Donald Hutchcraft Chaplain | Officer | 5 | $600 |
Roger Smith Service Officer | Officer | 10 | $600 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $18,081 |
Fundraising events | $3,913 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $68,428 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $90,422 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $5,822 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $22 |
Net Rental Income | $103,228 |
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 | -$197 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $199,297 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $10,939 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $37,650 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,700 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,700 |
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 | $10,425 |
Office expenses | $4,406 |
Information technology | $4,006 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $43,228 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,630 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $13,097 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $7,146 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $181,147 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $59,852 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $594,334 |
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 | $1,649,840 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,304,026 |
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 | $1,119 |
Total liabilities | $1,119 |
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 | $2,302,907 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,304,026 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that American Legion has recieved totaling $26,690.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Brazos Valley Cares Inc College Station, TX PURPOSE: general support | $18,000 |
The Nra Foundation Inc Fairfax, VA PURPOSE: General Shooting Program | $8,690 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
American Gi Forum National Veterans Outreach Program Inc San Antonio, TX | $6,075,829 | $12,361,795 |
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Texas Austin, TX | $10,604,149 | $6,677,704 |
Louisiana National Guard Foundation New Orleans, LA | $5,835,401 | $6,505,889 |
Military Wellness Initiative Dallas, TX | $2,428,709 | $3,600,000 |
American Legion Clovis, NM | $323,823 | $3,104,581 |
Combat Marine Outdoors Inc Houston, TX | $1,866,228 | $2,870,312 |
American Legion Clovis, NM | $235,874 | $1,801,640 |
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Texas Copperas Cve, TX | $546,071 | $1,909,310 |
American Legion Austin, TX | $7,412,004 | $1,863,301 |
Wish For Our Heroes Inc San Antonio, TX | $1,716,093 | $1,811,976 |
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Texas Georgetown, TX | $401,147 | $1,318,650 |
Nextop Inc Houston, TX | $488,854 | $1,385,969 |