American Legion, operating under the name American Legion Pat Tillman Post 117, is located in Phoenix, 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. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. American Legion Pat Tillman Post 117 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 06/2023, American Legion Pat Tillman Post 117 generated $318.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $358.5k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 13.6% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SUPPORT THE GENERAL WELFARE AND COMMON GOOD OF OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. PARTICIPATION IN PATRIOTIC EVENTS AND DOCUMENTATION OF MILITARY VETERANS HISTORY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUR SERVICE OFFICER PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING 210 CASES OF HELPING VETERANS WITH VETERANS ADMINISTRATION CLAIMS, FILLING OUT FORMS, PROVIDING INFORMATION ON GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS PAID OUT EMERGENCY AID FUNDS OF 1,000 TO HELP PAY FOR ELECTRIC BILLS, GASOLINE, FOOD, AND OTHER TYPES OF SERVICES RECORDED 480 VOLUNTEER HOURS AT THE VA HOSPITAL AND HELD CELEBRATION OF LIFE ACTIVITIES FOR 6 FAMILIES AFTER THE MEMBER OF THE POST PASSED AWAY PROVIDED FOUR 4 FUNERAL HONORS AT NATIONAL CEMETERY FOR DECEASED MEMBERS. THE POST PARTICIPATED IN THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY EVENTS CITY OF PHOENIX QUARTERLY ADOPT-A-STREET CLEANUP--FOUR 4 TIMES A YEAR ANNUAL FOURTH OF JULY FAMILY PICNIC OPEN TO THE PUBLIC SPONSORS TWO 2 CUB SCOUT PACKS AND 1 BSA TROOP
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Mark Burton Commander | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Rick Salars 1st Vice Commander From 11/15/22 | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Kelly Callaway 2nd Vice Commander From 12/20/22 | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Brenda Johnson Finance Director | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Scott O'neal Adjuvant From 11/9/22 | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Scott Lackey Judge Advocate | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $17,210 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $43,288 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $60,498 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $67,982 |
Investment income | $7 |
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 | $22,156 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $167,506 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $318,149 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $84,169 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $3,421 |
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $4,355 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,250 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $19,900 |
Advertising and promotion | $954 |
Office expenses | $38,920 |
Information technology | $625 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $154,145 |
Travel | $7,138 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,067 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $12,807 |
Insurance | $10,504 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $358,546 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $140,278 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $32,564 |
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 | $14,671 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $15,621 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $4,500 |
Total assets | $207,634 |
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 | $207,634 |
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 | $207,634 |
Over the last fiscal year, American Legion has awarded $84,169 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
RAINBOW SERVICE DOG INC PURPOSE: Training for two service animals for veterans | $12,000 |
CHAMP FOUNDATION PURPOSE: Support military member patriots | $20,750 |
OTHERS UNDER REPORTING THRESHOLD PURPOSE: Other military vet support | $36,419 |
PAT TILLMAN FOUNDATION PURPOSE: Military veteran scholarships | $15,000 |