American Legion is located in Apache Junction, AZ. 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 9 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 $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 05/2024. While expenses have increased by 13.1% per year over the past 4 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO PROVIDE VETERAN HOUSING AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CONTRIBUTIONS TO VARIOUS OUTSIDE NON-PROFIT ENTITIES AND TO PROVIDE A SOCIAL GATHERING LOCATION AND EVENTS FOR VETERANS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROGRAM SERVICES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Bill Johnson Commander | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Brent Andrews Jr. Vice | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Kurtis Benson Sr Vice | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Ken Queen Finance Officer | Officer | 30 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $25,778 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $88,766 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $114,544 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $93,189 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $219,140 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,095,006 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,521,879 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $121,680 |
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 | $311,418 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $4,035 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,200 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $43,632 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $188,991 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $14,646 |
Interest | $14,644 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $23,538 |
Insurance | $60,266 |
All other expenses | $33,531 |
Total functional expenses | $1,812,619 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,967,332 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $122,303 |
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 | $22,041 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $470,390 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,582,066 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $448,424 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $3,133,642 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,582,066 |