American Legion is located in Ephrata, WA. The organization was established in 1937. 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 07/2022, American Legion employed 22 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 07/2022, American Legion generated $178.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $252.1k during the year ending 07/2022. 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
SUPPORT VETERANS AND FAMILIES OF ARMED SERVICE MEMBERS. SUPPORT OUR LOCAL YOUTH ACTIVITIES PROMOTING REPECT FOR COUNTY FLAG & OUR SERVICE MEMBERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP FEES
MEMORIAL
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Anthony Ammann Commander | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Larry Mccarty 1st Vice | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Walt Fontaine 2nd Vice | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Justina Heflin Adjutant | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Duane Dahl Finance Officer | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Don Deycous Chaplain | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $2,551 |
Fundraising events | $4,797 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $8,557 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $15,905 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $6 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $5,699 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $82,516 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $74,309 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $178,435 |
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 | $142,283 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $13,403 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,159 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $18,392 |
Advertising and promotion | $506 |
Office expenses | $6,020 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $40,310 |
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 | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $9,190 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $252,143 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $20,826 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $7,174 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $102,871 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $130,871 |
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 | $10,402 |
Total liabilities | $10,402 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $120,469 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $130,871 |