American Legion

Organization Overview

American Legion is located in Cheyenne, WY. 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 06/2024, American Legion employed 4 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 06/2024, American Legion generated $174.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $142.7k during the year ending 06/2024. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.3%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing

TAX YEAR

2024

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

1) TO UPHOLD & DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES2) TO PROMOTE PEACE & GOOD WILL AMONG THE PEOPLES OF THE UNITED STATES & ALL THE NATIONS OF THE EARTH3) TO PRESERVE THE MEMORIES & INCIDENTS OF THE WORLD WARS & THE OTHER GREAT HOSTILITIES FOUGHT TO UPHOLD DEMOCRACY4) TO CEMENT THE TIES & COMRADESHIP BORN OF SERVICE &5) TO CONSECRATE THE EFFORTS OF ITS MEMBERS TO MUTUAL HELPFULNESS & SERVICE TO THEIR COUNTRY

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3

VETERANS ARE ASSISTED WITH VA HEALTHCARE, ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT & BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, & ASSISTANCE WITH DISABLITY CLAIMS. 26,000 VETERANS & FAMILIES ASSISTED.


AMERICAN LEGION'S COMMITMENT TO NATION'S YOUTH VIA SCHOLARSHIPS, CHILD WELFARE FOUNDATION & YOUTH PROGRAMS, BOYS STATE, HIGH SCHOOL RODEO, ORATORICAL, & BASEBALL. 2550 YOUTH BENEFITED.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Gina Mayhan
Dept Adjutant
$37,166
Vanessa Stuart
Dist 6 Cmdr
$0
Jonathan Storey
Dist 6 Pst Cmdr
$0
Chuck Guilford
Dist 5 Pst Cmdr
$0
Kenneth Persson Jr
Dist 3 Pst Cmdr
$0
Keith Davidson
Ntl Exec Cmtmn
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$143,268
Total Program Service Revenue$20,464
Membership dues$0
Investment income $8,205
Gain or Loss$0
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising$0
Other Revenue$0
Total Revenue$174,330

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