American Legion is located in Denton, 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 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 $36.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $19.0k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
THE TEXAS BOYS STATE PROGRAM IS THE PREEMINENT LEGION AMERICANISM PROGRAM THAT TEACHES YOUNG MEN TO GET INVOLVED IN OUR POLITICAL PROCESS AND THE IMPORTANCE OF GOVERNMENTAL LEADERSHIP. THE SGT ARTHUR O. MCNITZKY AMERICAN LEGION POST 71 DENTON, TEXAS PARTICIPATES IN THE TEXAS BOYS STATE PROGRAM EVERY YEAR. THE AMERICAN LEGION DEPARTMENT OF TEXAS HAS HOSTED THIS PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF AUSTIN EVERY YEAR SINCE 1935. POST 71S AWARDS PROGRAM IS PART OF THE LARGER AMERICAN LEGIONS AMERICANISM PROGRAMS. POST 71S AWARDS PROGRAM RECOGNIZES LOCAL AREA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND ROTC CADETS THAT DEMONSTRATE ACADEMIC, ATHLETIC, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE SUCCESS. POST 71 EVERY YEAR DONATES $1000.00 TO THE DENTON COUNTY VETERANS COALITIONS EMERGENCY FINANCIAL RELIEF FUND AS A PART OF THE AMERICAN LEGIONS VETERANS AND VETERAN REHABILITATION PROGRAMS. THE DENTON COUNTY VETERANS COALITION IS A 501(C)(3) CHARITY THAT USES THE EMERGENCY FINANCIAL RELIEF FUNDS TO PROVIDE A ONE-TIME FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO A VETERAN IN NEED WHILE WORKING TO REMEDY THE UNDERLYING PROBLEM THROUGH LOCAL AND VA SERVICES AND VETERANS BENEFITS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Forrest Beadle Commander | 1 | $0 | |
Roger White 1st Vice Comdr. | 1 | $0 | |
Spencer Kimble 2nd Vice Comdr. | 1 | $0 | |
David Jahn Adjutant | 1 | $0 | |
Scott Hickey Judge Advocate | 1 | $0 | |
Clayton Suitt Finance Officer | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $11,352 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $13,406 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $10,228 |
Other Revenue | $975 |
Total Revenue | $35,961 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $0 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $4,678 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $8,420 |
Total expenses | $19,000 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $206,435 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $206,435 |
Total liabilities | $8 |
Net assets or fund balances | $206,427 |
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