American Legion is located in Coldspring, 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 06/2022, American Legion employed 17 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 06/2022, American Legion generated $274.6k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $251.9k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.8%) per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE SUPPORT OF BENEVOLENT, CHARITABLE, AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS: CONTRIBUTING TO THE NEEDS OF THE UNDER-PRIVILEGED CHILDREN, AND
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE SUPPORT OF BENEVOLENT, CHARITABLE, AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS: CONTRIBUTING TO THE NEEDS OF THE UNDER-PRIVILEGED CHILDREN, VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Brian Franklin Commander | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Tom Suttle Secretary | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Roy Blankinship Finance Officer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Mike Brendel Vice Commander | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $697 |
Fundraising events | $8,153 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,891 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $13,741 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $260,822 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $274,563 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $4,935 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $1,798 |
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 | $40,601 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $5,847 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,880 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,434 |
Advertising and promotion | $399 |
Office expenses | $1,444 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $26,254 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,333 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,070 |
Insurance | $13,842 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $251,873 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $76,775 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,716 |
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 | $3,237 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $16,953 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $4,814 |
Total assets | $107,495 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $693 |
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 | $693 |
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 | $106,802 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $107,495 |
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