American Legion Auxiliary is located in Houston, 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. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. American Legion Auxiliary 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 Auxiliary generated $69.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $210.9k during the year ending 12/2021. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
SOCIAL ORGANIZATION PROVIDING ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORT FOR MILITARY VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SOCIAL ORGANIZATION PROVIDING ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORT FOR MILITARY VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Katherine Morris Unit President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Pauline Cooley Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Donna Dillard Chaplain | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Wanda Duhon Sgt. At Arms | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | $69,859 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $69,859 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $194,560 |
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 | $1,207 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $210,858 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, American Legion Auxiliary has awarded $194,560 in support to 5 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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HOUSTON FOOD BANK PURPOSE: AROUND 1 MILLION PEOPLE IN THE 18 SOUTHEAST TEXAS COUNTIES SERVED BY HOUSTON FOOD BANK ARE CONSIDERED FOOD INSECURE, MEANING THEY LACK CONSISTENT ACCESS TO ENOUGH NUTRITIOUS FOOD TO FUEL A HEALTHY LIFE. IN ORDER TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE, THE HOUSTON FOOD BANK DISTRIBUTES FOOD AND OTHER ESSENTIALS TO THOSE IN NEED THROUGH A NETWORK OF MORE THAN 1,600 COMMUNITY PARTNERS. IN ADDITION, WE ALSO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AIMED AT HELPING FAMILIES ACHIEVE LONG-TERM STABILITY INCLUDING NUTRITION EDUCATION, JOB TRAINING, HEALTH MANAGEMENT, AND HELP IN SECURING STATE-FUNDED ASSISTANCE. | $17,000 |
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY DEPARTMENT OF TEXAS PURPOSE: PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR OUR VETERANS, OUR MILITARY, AND THEIR FAMILIES BY SHAPING A POSITIVE FUTURE IN AN ATMOSPHERE OF FELLOWSHIP, PATRIOTISM, PEACE AND SECURITY. | $151,560 |
THE SALVATION ARMY PURPOSE: THE SALVATION ARMY, AN INTERNATIONAL MOVEMENT, IS AN EVANGELICAL PART OF THE UNIVERSAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH. ITS MESSAGE IS BASED ON THE BIBLE. ITS MINISTRY IS MOTIVATED BY THE LOVE OF GOD. ITS MISSION IS TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST AND TO MEET HUMAN NEEDS IN HIS NAME WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION. | $7,000 |
STAR OF HOPE PURPOSE: STAR OF HOPE IS A CHRIST-CENTERED COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO MEETING THE NEEDS OF HOMELESS MEN, WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN. POSITIVE LIFE CHANGES ARE ENCOURAGED THROUGH STRUCTURED PROGRAMS WHICH FOCUS ON SPIRITUAL GROWTH, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, LIFE MANAGEMENT AND RECOVERY FROM SUBSTANCE ABUSE.WE ARE FUNDED THROUGH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DONATIONS, THE UNITED WAY, CHURCHES, CIVIC/COMMUNITY GROUPS, CORPORATIONS, GRANTS AND FOUNDATIONS. IN ADDITION, WE ARE ASSISTED BY MORE THAN 7,300 VOLUNTEERS. | $7,000 |
MEALS ON WHEELS FOR GREATER HOUSTON PURPOSE: TO EMPOWER LOCAL COMMUNITY PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE SENIORS THEY SERVE SO THAT NO ONE IS LEFT HUNGRY OR ISOLATED. | $12,000 |