American Legion is located in Belgrade, MT. 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 12/2022, American Legion employed 11 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 12/2022, American Legion generated $377.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $377.7k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.9% per year over the past 5 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SERVE UNITED STATES MILITARY VETERANS, VETERAN FRATERNAL, COMMUNITY SERVICES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO UPHOLD AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, TO MAINTAIN LAW AND ORDER; TO FOSTER AND PERPETUATE ONE HUNDRED PERCENT AMERICANISM; TO PRESERVE THE MEMORIES AND INCIDENTS OF OUR ASSOCIATIONS IN THE GREAT WARS; TO INCULATE A SENSE OF INDIVIDUAL OBLIGATION TO THE COMMUNITY, STATE, AND NATION; TO COMBAT THE AUTOCRACY OF BOTH THE CLASSES AND THE MASSES; TO MAKE RIGHT THE MASTER OF MIGHT; TO PROMOTE PEACE AND GOOD WILL ON EARTH; TO SAFEGUARD AND TRANSMIT TO POSTERITY THE PRINCIPLES OF JUSTICE, FREEDOM, AND DEMOCRACY; AND, TO CONSECRATE AND SANCTIFY OUR COMRADESHIP BY OUR DEVOTION TO MUTUAL HELPFULNESS.
TO UPHOLD AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, TO MAINTAIN LAW AND ORDER; TO FOSTER AND PERPETUATE ONE HUNDRED PERCENT AMERICANISM; TO PRESERVE THE MEMORIES AND INCIDENTS OF OUR ASSOCIATIONS IN THE GREAT WARS; TO INCULATE A SENSE OF INDIVIDUAL OBLIGATION TO THE COMMUNITY, STATE, AND NATION; TO COMBAT THE AUTOCRACY OF BOTH THE CLASSES AND THE MASSES; TO MAKE RIGHT THE MASTER OF MIGHT; TO PROMOTE PEACE AND GOOD WILL ON EARTH; TO SAFEGUARD AND TRANSMIT TO POSTERITY THE PRINCIPLES OF JUSTICE, FREEDOM, AND DEMOCRACY; AND, TO CONSECRATE AND SANCTIFY OUR COMRADESHIP BY OUR DEVOTION TO MUTUAL HELPFULNESS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Emory Adams Commander | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jim Bratsky Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kenneth W Mcmillon Adjutant | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tom Casebolt Vice-Command | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Max Privitera Vice-Command | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lloyd Kandel Sergeant At | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $3,620 |
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 | $3,620 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $2,167 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,384 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $5,658 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $362,366 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $377,195 |
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. | $7,500 |
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 | $177,077 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $19,583 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,785 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,211 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,305 |
Office expenses | $6,184 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $12,658 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $1,373 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $10,707 |
Insurance | $19,824 |
All other expenses | $23,843 |
Total functional expenses | $377,685 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $40,917 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,299 |
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 | $32,576 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $180 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $232,390 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $109,516 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $420,878 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,409 |
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 | $29,190 |
Total liabilities | $37,599 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $283,279 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $100,000 |
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 | $420,878 |