American Legion
- Assets
- $1.5m
- Revenue
- $249.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 23
- Location
- Cheyenne, WY
- Founding
- 11/1945
- Data as of
- 06/2024
- 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 06/2024, American Legion employed 23 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 $249.3k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $348.5k during the year ending 06/2024. 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
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 - 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 | $48,800 |
Mike Ault Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Dwight Null 1st V Commander | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Russell Telander Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
William Barnes 2nd V Commander | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Ricky Ramos Past Commander | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $9,120 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $4,750 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,120 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $16,990 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $9,701 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $16,532 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $15,744 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | -$93,984 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $204,957 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $249,286 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $31,100 |
| 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. | $48,800 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $38,979 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $6,427 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,125 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,955 |
| Office expenses | $4,256 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $36,550 |
| Travel | $4,397 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,133 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,626 |
| Insurance | $25,784 |
| All other expenses | $30,749 |
| Total functional expenses | $348,486 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $301,658 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $779,889 |
| 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 | $23,533 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $26,704 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $364,603 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,496,387 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $81,943 |
| 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 | $81,943 |
| 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 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $1,414,444 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,496,387 |