Legion Oasis

The information for Legion Oasis is as of the organization's most recent filing in June 2020. This organization is located in Butte, MT. It has been in existence for 48 years, following its founding in 1972.

Organization Classification

The IRS classifies organizations according to the National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) system. The NTEE system helps the IRS assign a 3-character code to each organization to describe the organization's activities.

Legion Oasis' NTEE Code is W30. The "W" tells us that the organization is classified along with Military & Veterans Organizations. The "30" tells us that the organization is a Public & Societal Benefit organization. The NTEE describes Public & Societal Benefit organizations as membership organizations that are engaged in promoting the interests of the veterans or active or retired military personnel who are their members.

Every organization is also governed by a specific section of the Internal Revenue Code. The most common type is a 501(c)(3) organization. However, there are actually 29 different types of organizations that are identified by the Internal Revenue Code. This organization happens to be a 501(c)(4) organization. The IRS describes these organizations as Civic Leagues, Social Welfare Organizations, and Local Associations of Employees.

Perhaps the most accurate way to get a sense of what the organization hopes to achieve is by looking at its mission. The mission of Legion Oasis is to provide housing for low to moderate income families.

Program Areas

Legion Oasis, Inc. is a 160-unit apartment facility located in Butte, Montana, that provides low and moderate income families with safe and affordable housing.

Organization Staffing

Legion Oasis is run by Mike Lawson, who is the President. The organization has 5 employees, none of whom are paid more than $100k per year (according to the organization's most recent 990 tax filing). There are no volunteers supporting the paid staff.

Board Governance

Legion Oasis is an exemplary non-profit organization when it comes to governance. With seven voting members and seven independent members, the organization ensures that all decisions are made with the best interests of the organization in mind. Furthermore, potential conflicts of interest do not exist, and the organization has not delegated management to an outside firm. Board and committee meetings are documented, and the organization has a conflict of interest policy and a written whistleblower policy. Additionally, Legion Oasis has a document retention policy, and substantiates and reviews leadership and officer salaries. Finally, the organization provides copies of the 990 to the board prior to filing. In short, Legion Oasis is an organization that is well-governed and committed to transparency.

Organization Growth

Overall, Legion Oasis has grown over the given time period, with total revenue and expenses increasing and employee salaries also increasing. However, the number of total employees decreased over the same time period, indicating that the organization may have become more efficient in its operations.