American Legion is located in Victoria, 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. 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 12/2021, American Legion generated $202.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $88.1k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 14.2% per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF AMERICAN LEGION POST 166, VICTORIA TX,IS TO ASSIST DISABLED AND NEEDY WAR VETERANS, MEMBERS OF HE U.S. ARMED FORCES AND THEIR DEPENDENTS, AND, THE WIDOWS AND ORPHANS OF DECEASED VETERANS. IN KEEPING WITH SUCH A PURPOSE, THE POST SPONSORS AND PARTICIPATES IN ACTIVITIES OF A PATRIOTIC NATURE AND CONDUCTS PROGRAMS FOR RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. OTHER PURPOSES SERVED INCLUDE: PROVIDING ENTERTAINMENT, CARE, AND ASSISTANCE TO HOSPITALIZED VETERANS OR MEMBERS OF THE U.S. ARMED FORCES; CARRY ON PROGRAMS TO PERPETUATE THE MEMORY OF DECEASED VETERANS AND MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND COMFORT THEIR SURVIVORS; CONDUCTING PROGRAMS FOR RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. FINALLY, THE POST PROVIDES SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR ITS MEMBERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF AMERICAN LEGION POST 166, VICTORIA TX, IS TO ASSIST DISABLED AND NEEDY WAR VETERANS, MEMBERS OF THE U.S. ARMED FORCES AND THEIR DEPENDENTS, AND, THE WIDOWS AND ORPHANS OF DECEASED VETERANS. IN KEEPING WITH SUCH A PURPOSE, THE POST SPONSORS AND PARTICIPATES IN ACTIVITIES OF A PATRIOTIC NATURE AND CONDUCTS PROGRAMS FOR RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. FINALLY, THE POST PROVIDES SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR ITS MEMBERS.
THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF AMERICAN LEGION POST 166, VICTORIA TX, IS TO ASSIST DISABLED AND NEEDY WAR VETERANS, MEMBERS OF THE U.S. ARMED FORCES AND THEIR DEPENDENTS, AND, THE WIDOWS AND ORPHANS OF DECEASED VETERANS. IN KEEPING WITH SUCH A PURPOSE, THE POST SPONSORS AND PARTICIPATES IN ACTIVITIES OF A PATRIOTIC NATURE AND CONDUCTS PROGRAMS FOR RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. FINALLY, THE POST PROVIDES SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR ITS MEMBERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Joe Lefferts 2nd Vice Com | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Les Weaver Judge Advoca | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Ron Kocian 1st Vice Com | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Sam Phillips Service Offi | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Travis Starkey Sgt At Arms | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Toni Nardini Adjutant | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $11,162 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,240 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $15,402 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $8 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $168,855 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $17,875 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $202,140 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $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 | $3,310 |
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 | $7,085 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $20,799 |
Travel | $2,114 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,968 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $372 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,137 |
Insurance | $7,047 |
All other expenses | $3,735 |
Total functional expenses | $88,123 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $76,270 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,283 |
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 | $290,136 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $30,420 |
Total assets | $402,109 |
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 | $402,109 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $402,109 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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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 |
Armed Forces Communications And Electronics Association Austin, TX | $1,822,734 | $1,458,339 |