American Legion is located in Raymond, WA. The organization was established in 1963. 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 09/2022, American Legion employed 4 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 09/2022, American Legion generated $26.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $70.4k during the year ending 09/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SERVICE MEMBERS, AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS, SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITY EVENTS AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SERVICE MEMBERS, AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS, SUPPORTED LOCAL COMMUNITY EVENTS AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Frank Wright Jr Commander | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Nicholas Engle Sr Commander | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Pete Darrah Commander | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Gordon Aleshire Finance Officer | Officer | 8 | $0 |
Harold Strozyk Chaplain | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dan Schlessor Sergeant At Arm | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,262 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,262 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $3,209 |
Investment income | $6,053 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $2,791 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $6,712 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | -$11,563 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $16,822 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $26,286 |
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 | $17,321 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $2,264 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $901 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $154 |
Office expenses | $2,370 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $12,309 |
Travel | $41 |
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 | $16,434 |
Insurance | $2,394 |
All other expenses | $4,716 |
Total functional expenses | $70,379 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $28,179 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $140,568 |
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 | $591 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,627 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $410,611 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $583,576 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $262 |
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 | $200 |
Total liabilities | $462 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $583,114 |
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 | $583,576 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Legion has recieved totaling $505.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc Billings, MT PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $505 |
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 |