American Legion
- Assets
- $1.5m
- Revenue
- $767.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 24
- Location
- Cheyenne, WY
- Founding
- 11/1945
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 83-0161355
Organization Overview
American Legion is located in Cheyenne, WY. The organization was established in 1945. 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 06/2021, American Legion employed 24 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 06/2021, American Legion generated $767.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $295.7k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.2% per year over the past 7 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
2021
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 - Line 4a
PROMOTE AMERICANISM THROUGH NATION'S YOUTH
TO CEMENT THE TIES & CAMRADESHIP BORN OF SERVICE & MUTAL HELPFULNESS THROUGH VETERANS ASSISTANCE
TO UPHOLD & DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES & PROMOTE PEACE & GOODWILL AMONG THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
William Frye Adjutant | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $31,200 |
Mike Ault Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Jerrold Bowen Past Commander | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Russell Telander Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Robert Gray Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Tyler Harrison 1st V Commander | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $39,738 |
| Investment income | $1,667 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $6,230 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $525,566 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $126,641 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $767,388 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $31,200 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $14,625 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,701 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,185 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,415 |
| Office expenses | $2,871 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $17,355 |
| Travel | $5,004 |
| 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 | $23,284 |
| Insurance | $17,666 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $295,700 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $451,857 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $669,905 |
| 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 | $22,057 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,544,866 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $59,729 |
| 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 | $17,327 |
| Total liabilities | $77,056 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,467,810 |
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