American Legion
- Assets
- $644.7k
- Revenue
- $32.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Warrenton, GA
- Founding
- 03/1946
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 81-5273499
Organization Overview
American Legion is located in Warrenton, GA. The organization was established in 1946. 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 12/2023, American Legion generated $32.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (64.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $63.1k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SERVICE ORGANIZATION OF CURRENT AND FORMER MILITARY MEMBERS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING AND ENCOURAGING VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES, IMPROVING OUR YOUTH AND COMMUNITIES, AND PROMOTING THE SPIRIT OF AMERICANISM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SPONSORED A FREE DINNER SALUTING FIRST RESPONDERS FROM THREE COUNTIES, ATTENDED BY OVER 40 FIRST RESPONDERS, AND SUPPORTED BY LOCAL CHURCHES, CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS, AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS.
WARREN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL REQUESTED THAT POST 96 ASSIST THEM IN TRAINING VOLUNTEER STUDENTS IN THE PROPER PROCEDURES TO UNFOLD, RAISE, FLY, LOWER, AND FOLD FOR STORAGE THE AMERICAN FLAG. ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2023, MEMBERS OF POST 96 CONDUCTED TRAINING ATTENDED BY MORE THAN 20 STUDENTS THAT WILL BE RAISING AND LOWERING THE FLAG AT THE SCHOOL DURING THE YEAR.
PLACED FLAGS ON THE GRAVESITES OF OVER 800 VETERANS IN TWO COUNTIES, IN HONOR OF MEMORIAL DAY, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS.
INITIATED THE RECOVERY AND RESTORATION OF A WORLD WAR ONE MONUMENT. SHORTLY AFTER THE END OF WORLD WAR I, AN EFFORT WAS STARTED BY THE SCHOOL CHILDREN OF WARREN COUNTY UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE WARRENTON CIVIC CLUB TO ERECT A MONUMENT TO THE SEVEN MEN AND TWO WOMEN WHOSE LIVES WERE LOST IN THE GREAT WAR. OVER THE COURSE OF TWO YEARS THE SCHOOL CHILDREN OF WARREN COUNTY RAISED MONEY, MOSTLY PENNIES, AND IN 1920 THE MONUMENT WAS ERECTED IN FRONT OF THE OLD WARRENTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ON ACADEMY STREET. THIS MONUMENT WAS CLEANED UP AND MOVED TO THE CURRENT COUNTY COURTHOUSE AND REDEDICATED IN NOVEMBER OF 2023. NO FUNDS EXPENDED YET AT THE TIME OF THIS FILING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jacqueline Boyce Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Patricia Hambsch Commander | Officer | 2 | $0 |
William Johnson Sr. Vice Commander | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Kaitlynn Wilkerson Jr. Vice Commander | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Melvin Smith Adjutant | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Michael Huebener Finance Officer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $300 |
| Fundraising events | $95 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $727 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,122 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $31,186 |
| 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 | $32,308 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,673 |
| 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 | $70 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $180 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,552 |
| Office expenses | $620 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $5,781 |
| Travel | $185 |
| 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 | $63,114 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $17,149 |
| 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 | $627,578 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $644,727 |
| 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 | $644,727 |
| 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 | $644,727 |