American Legion
- Assets
- $680.3k
- Revenue
- $129.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Founding
- 09/1941
- Data as of
- 09/2022
- EIN
- 74-0952390
Organization Overview
American Legion, operating under the name American Legion Travis Post 76, is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 1941. 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 Travis Post 76 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 09/2022, American Legion Travis Post 76 generated $129.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $169.4k during the year ending 09/2022. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
POST 76 IS A VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATION FOUNDED IN 1919 AS PART OF THE AMERICAN LEGION TO SUPPORT WARTIME VETERANS. THE POST ALSO SUPPORTS CHILDREN AND YOUTH PROGRAMS AND MAINTAINS THE CHARLES JOHNSON HOUSE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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VETERAN ASSISTANCE: POST 76 PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO VETERANS IN OBTAINING SERVICES FROM THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION, THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND OTHERS. WHEN THERE IS AN IMMEDIATE NEED THAT IS NOT BEING MET, THE POST PROVIDES FUNDS. POST ACTIVITIES PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ASSOCIATE WITH OTHER VETERANS. THE POST CONTRIBUTES TO THE AMERICAN LEGION CHARITIES AND PROVIDES SUPPLIES TO THE VA CLINIC. MEMBERS VOLUNTEER AT THE CLINIC AND VISIT PATIENTS AT THE VA HOSPITAL. IN ADDITION, MEMBERS LOBBY ON BEHALF OF VETERANS AT ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT. THE CITY OF AUSTIN BUILT A VETERANS PARK ON PROPERTY IN FRONT OF THE POST. MEMBERS TESTIFIED AT THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE TO MAINTAIN THE EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS PROVIDED BY THE HINSON HAZLEWOOD ACT. THE VETERANS DAY PARADE IS PRECEEDED BY A BREAKFAST PREPARED AT THE POST. MEMBERS PLACE FLAGS ON VETERANS GRAVES ON MEMORIAL DAY. MEMBERS VOLUNTEER AT JOB FAIRS HOSTED BY THE AMERICAN LEGION. MEMBERS SERVE AS OFFICERS, COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS AT THE DEPARTMENTOF TEXAS AND THE NATIONAL AMERICAN LEGION. MEMBERS CONTRIBUTE SUBSTANTIAL HOURS TO THESE ACTIVITIES.
YOUTH PROGRAMS: THE POST SPONSORS 20 TO 30 HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS TO THE AMERICAN LEGION BOYS STATE AND GIRLS STATE PROGRAMS. THE POST JUNIOR SHOOTING PROGRAM TEACHES MARKSMANSHIP TO BOYS AND GIRLS. AN AMERICAN LEGION POSTAL MATCH IS HELD AT THE POST. CREW 76 IS A SCOUTING PROGRAM SPONSORED BY THE POST. THE POST SPONSORS AND INSTRUCTS STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE AMERICAN LEGION ORATORICAL PROGRAM. THE POST PRESENTS ANNUAL ROTC AWARDS TO UNITS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AND HOSTS AN ROTC APPRECIATION DINNER AND COLOR GUARD PASS IN REVIEW CEREMONY. MEMBERS SERVE AS VOLUNTEERS AT DISTRICT, STATE AND NATIONAL CONTESTS. MEMBERS CONTRIBUTE SUBSTATIAL HOURS TO THESE ACTIVITIES.
CHARLES JOHNSON HOUSE: POST 76 PURCHASED THE CHARLES JOHNSON HOUSE IN 1924. THE HOME IS DESIGNATED HISTORIC BY THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN. BUILT IN THE LATE 1830S, THE HOME PRECEEDED THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND MAY BE THE OLDEST HOME IN AUSTIN. POST 76 UTILIZES THE HOME FOR PROGRAMS AND EXPENDS FUNDS TO MAINTAIN THE BUILDING AND GROUNDS. THE POST RETAINS A CERTIFIED ARBORIST TO CARE FOR SEVERAL HERITAGE OAK TREES WHICH ARE ON THE NATIONAL REGISTRY. THE LARGEST TREE IS ESTIMATED TO BE THE OLDEST TREE IN AUSTIN AND MORE THAN 1,000 YEARS OLD.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sean Bridwell Commander | Officer | 6 | $0 |
Blair Mosely 1st Vice Commander | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Clayton Griffis 2nd Vice Commander | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Al Banzer Finance Officer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Walter Ivie Adjutant | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Tom Bodine Chaplin | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $9,185 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,300 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,485 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $118,579 |
| Investment income | $270 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| 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 | $129,334 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $4,306 |
| 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 | $24,116 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,930 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,650 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $106,062 |
| 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 | $6,820 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $5,211 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $169,377 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $159,007 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $497,228 |
| 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 | $24,059 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $680,294 |
| 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 | $680,294 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $680,294 |
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