American Legion is located in Laughlin, NV. 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 06/2021, American Legion employed 13 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 06/2021, American Legion generated $155.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $130.3k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.8% per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ASSIST VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE COMRADESHIP BETWEEN VETERANS AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. TO PROVIDE A VENUE FOR THE GATHERING AND MEETING OF VETERANS. TO SPONSOR/ASSIST
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OPERATED POST TO PROVIDE A MEETING PLACE FOR FELLOW VETERANS SO AS TO ENCOURAGE THE COMRADESHIP BETWEEN VETERANS.
FUNDED "BOYS STATE" PROGRAM WHERE THE YOUTH GAIN HANDS-ON GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE; COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS; NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PROJECTS; BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA PROGRAMS; FLAG ACTIVITIES RECOGNIZING VETERANS.
PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR MEMBERS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Victoria Conely Chaplain | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Gary Beasley Judge Advocate | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Christopher Crawford Sgt At Arms | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Roxanne Emery Adjutant | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Pamela Walker Commander | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Johnny Jamison Historian | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $7,287 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $26,098 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $33,385 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $240 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$194 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $75,630 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $44,490 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $155,302 |
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 | $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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $975 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,284 |
Office expenses | $3,169 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $58,865 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $5,214 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $18,327 |
Insurance | $10,951 |
All other expenses | $28,671 |
Total functional expenses | $130,329 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $93,867 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $214,687 |
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 | $9,305 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $780 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $509,922 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $828,561 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $44,415 |
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 | $44,415 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $784,146 |
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 | $828,561 |
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