American Legion is located in Blaine, 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. 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 12/2022, American Legion generated $361.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $171.1k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.8% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDING VETERANS WITH SUPPORT AND OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE OTHERS AGAIN
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDED AND FUNDED 51 CHRISTMAS FOOD BASKETS TO NEEDY FAMILIES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
James D Brown Adjutant | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Ryan J Pierson Commander | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Douglas Riley Vice Commander | Officer | 8 | $0 |
Tomm Behm Sgt At Arms | Officer | 12 | $0 |
Tingley Larry Trustee | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Franklin Soffoniason Trustee | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $7,949 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $25,784 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $33,733 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $163,869 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $16,330 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $6,928 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $42,467 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $97,057 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $361,471 |
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 | $1,400 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $30,218 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $3,517 |
Information technology | $845 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
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 | $11,839 |
Insurance | $16,687 |
All other expenses | $23,816 |
Total functional expenses | $171,138 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $32,761 |
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 | $48,458 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $238,781 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $320,000 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $32,761 |
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 | $32,761 |
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 | $287,239 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $320,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Legion has recieved totaling $12,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Ndc Housing And Economic Development Corporation Brooklyn, NY PURPOSE: COVID-19 ASSISTANCE | $12,500 |
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 |