American Legion
- Assets
- $2.0m
- Revenue
- $762.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Founding
- 03/1946
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 84-0004990
Organization Overview
American Legion is located in Denver, CO. 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 12/2021, American Legion employed 7 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 12/2021, American Legion generated $762.1k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (3.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $882.3k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.2%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
THE AMERICAN LEGION DEPARTMENT OF COLORADO IS AN ORGANIZATION WHICH PROVIDES PROGRAMS AND ASSISTANCE TO ITS MEMBERS WHO ARE VETERANS OF WAR AND TO OTHER VETERANS OF WAR AND THEIR FAMILIES. THEY PROMOTE AMERICANISM THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY THROUGHT IT VARIOUS PROGRAMS. THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, DETACHMENT OF THE AMERICAN LEGION DEPARTMENT OF COLORADO, IS A PROGRAM OF THE AMERICAN LEGION THAT WAS ORGANIZED SPECIFICALLY TO SUPPORT THE AIMS AND PURPOSES OF THE AMERICAN LEGION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE AMERICAN LEGION DEPARTMENT OF COLORADO (AMERICAN LEGION) HAD APPROXIMATELY 18,000 MEMBERS AT THE END OF THE YEAR. DURING THE YEAR, THE AMERICAN LEGION HOLDS TWO MAJOR CONVENTIONS/CONFERENCES FOR ITS MEMBERS AS WELL AS OTHER EVENTS AND CONFERENCES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THESE CONFERENCES AND EVENTS PROVIDE EDUCATION AND INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC TOPICS ON AMERICANISM AND AMERICAN LEGION POLICY. THE AMERICAN LEGION PUBLISHES THE COLORADO LEGIONNAIRE AND THE OBSERVER ONLY ONCE DURING THE YEAR SINCE IT IS AVAILABLE ON THEIR WEBSITE.
DEPARTMENT COMMITTEE EXPENSES AND PUBLIC RELATIONS.
THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION'S MAIN PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT THE AMERICAN LEGION. THEY HELP SUPPORT VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHILE WORKING WITH THE AMERICAN LEGION FAMILY ON THE MANY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS, WHICH ARE GEARED TO HELP VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES, OUR NATION'S YOUTH AND OUR COMMUNITIES.
1. DONATIONS TO OTHER CHARITIES. 2. HIGH SCHOOL ORATORICAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - THIS IS A CONSTITUTIONAL SPEECH CONTEST OF WHICH THE PURPOSE IS TO DEVELOP A DEEPER KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES ON THE PART OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. OTHER OBJECTIVES OF THE CONTEST INCLUDE THE DEVELOPMENT OF LEADERSHIP QUALITIES, THE ABILITY TO THINK AND SPEAK CLEARLY AND INTELLIGENTLY, AND THE PREPARATION FOR ACCEPTANCE OF THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Charles P Smith Adjutant | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $83,555 |
Thomas L Bock Deputy Adjut | Trustee | 40 | $52,134 |
Greg Jackson Commander | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Marvin Weaver Jr Finance Offi | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Jay Bowen Alt National | Trustee | $0 | |
Tony Abbott Sergeant-At | Trustee | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $553,381 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $95,458 |
| 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 | $648,839 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $68,996 |
| Investment income | $112 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | -$18,284 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $15,210 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $33,637 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $16,311 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$2,745 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $762,076 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $312,258 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $135,689 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $100,636 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $4,887 |
| Payroll taxes | $23,252 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,600 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $8,202 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $96,314 |
| Information technology | $30,539 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $37,848 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $49,711 |
| Interest | $3,527 |
| Payments to affiliates | $27,981 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,526 |
| Insurance | $1,901 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $882,262 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $75,262 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $177,852 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $29,687 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $14,017 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,625,245 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $19,381 |
| Other assets | $12,597 |
| Total assets | $1,954,041 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $18,793 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $35,478 |
| 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 | $112,359 |
| Other liabilities | $1,828,570 |
| Total liabilities | $1,995,200 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$73,852 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $32,693 |
| 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 | $1,954,041 |
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|---|---|---|
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American Legion Lincoln, NE | $1,991,172 | $1,102,281 |
American Legion Topeka, KS | $1,796,434 | $1,123,115 |
American Legion Denver, CO | $1,954,041 | $762,076 |
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