American Legion
- Assets
- $418.9k
- Revenue
- $195.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Bellingham, WA
- Founding
- 03/1946
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 91-0124880
Organization Overview
American Legion is located in Bellingham, WA. 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 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 06/2021, American Legion generated $195.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $130.4k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.1%) per year over the past 6 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
TO PROVIDE RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL FACILITIES FOR VETERANS AND THEIR GUESTS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THIS ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR VETERANS AND THEIR GUESTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dave Trott Finance Officer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $8,077 |
Tim Moss 1st Vice Comm | Officer | 1 | $690 |
Ben Barker Chaplain | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Steven Hanson 1st Color Bear | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Rick Sucee Jr Past Cmdr | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Al Jensen Commander | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $30,639 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $108,397 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $139,036 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $27 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $14,531 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,974 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $15,904 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $23,857 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $195,329 |
| 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 | $30,685 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $3,304 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,102 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $3,976 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $200 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,377 |
| Insurance | $14,894 |
| All other expenses | $6,938 |
| Total functional expenses | $130,388 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $227,950 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $50,242 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $15,748 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $124,952 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $418,894 |
| 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 | $2,269 |
| Total liabilities | $2,269 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $361,547 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $55,078 |
| 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 | $418,894 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that American Legion has recieved totaling $35,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Artsfund Seattle, WA PURPOSE: WASHINGTON STATE COMMERCE NONPROFIT COMMUNITY RELIEF GRANT | $22,500 |
Ndc Housing And Economic Development Corporation Brooklyn, NY PURPOSE: COVID-19 ASSISTANCE | $12,500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
The American Legion Lacey, WA | $2,218,551 | $1,767,008 |
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Washington Fife, WA | $2,208,423 | $1,076,426 |
Clark County Veterans Assistance Center Vancouver, WA | $366,662 | $1,091,448 |
United States Submarine Veterans Inc Silverdale, WA | $2,673,894 | $953,202 |
Operation Rebuild Hope North Bend, OR | $698,102 | $1,224,864 |
American Legion Anchorage, AK | $1,414,049 | $590,510 |
American Legion Vancouver, WA | $1,528,403 | $594,912 |
American Legion Anchorage, AK | $2,011,858 | $626,445 |
Wear Blue Run To Remember Tacoma, WA | $684,491 | $728,424 |
American Legion Wilsonville, OR | $1,974,526 | $663,993 |
American Legion Kodiak, AK | $959,936 | $449,683 |
American Legion Wasilla, AK | $193,423 | $496,772 |