American Legion is located in Carlsbad, NM. 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 05/2024, American Legion employed 12 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 05/2024, American Legion generated $187.3k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $221.5k during the year ending 05/2024. 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
TO ENHANCE THE WELL-BEING OF AMERICA'S VETERANS, THEIR FAMILIES, OUR MILITARY, AND OUR COMMUNITIES BY OUR DEVOTION TO MUTUAL HELPFULNESS. THE AMERICAN LEGION'S VISION STATEMENT IS "THE AMERICAN LEGION: VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA. THE AMERICAN LEGION'S VALUE PRINCIPLES ARE AS FOLLOWS: A VETERAN IS A VETERAN - WHICH MEANS THE AMERICAN LEGION EMBRACES ALL CURRENT AND FORMER MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY AND ENDEAVORS TO HELP THEM TRANSITION INTO THEIR COMMUNITIES. SELFLESS SERVICE - WHICH MEANS THE AMERICAN LEGION CELEBRATES ALL WHO CONTRIBUTE TO SOMETHING LARGER THAN THEMSELVES AND INSPIRES OTHERS TO SERVE AND STRENGTHEN AMERICA. AMERICAN VALUES AND PATRIOTISM - WHICH MEANS THE AMERICAN LEGION ADVOCATES FOR UPHOLDING AND DEFENDING THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION, EQUAL JUSTICE AND OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERYONE AND DISCRIMINATION AGAINST NO ONE, YOUTH EDUCATION, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP AND HONORING MILITARY SERVICE BY OBSERVING AND PARTICIPATING IN MEMORIAL EVENTS. FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ASSISTANCE TO PAST MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES AND SCHOLOARSHIPS.
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Frank Sapen Adjutant | OfficerTrustee | 10.36 | $7,908 |
Pat Jones Finance Offi | OfficerTrustee | 8.33 | $6,360 |
Greg Bergman 1st Vice Pre | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ed Brittt 2nd Vice Pre | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Hiram Laid Service Offi | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jay Newcombe Historian | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $7,345 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,917 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $14,262 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $31 |
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 | $147,891 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $25,099 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $187,283 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $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 | $87,752 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $1,259 |
Payroll taxes | $7,581 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,325 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,450 |
Office expenses | $5,111 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $23,455 |
Travel | $500 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $1,774 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $10,645 |
Insurance | $12,248 |
All other expenses | $5,862 |
Total functional expenses | $221,459 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $92,154 |
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 | $2,250 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $144,803 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $239,207 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,293 |
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 | $59,831 |
Total liabilities | $70,124 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $169,083 |
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 | $239,207 |