American Legion is located in Vancouver, WA. The organization was established in 1956. 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 12/2021, American Legion employed 16 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 12/2021, American Legion generated $594.9k 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 (11.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $582.6k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
VETERANS SERVICE/SOCIAL ORGANIZATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROJECTS AND COMMITTEES INCLUDING NEWSLETTER, CONFERENCES AND CONVENTIONS FOR MEMBERS, AND MEMORIALS AND HOSPITAL SERVICE
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Steve Dykstra Board Member/bingo Manager | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $31,054 |
Gary Zilm Commander | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $0 |
Gregory Whitson 1st Vice Commander | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
James Moore 2nd Vice Commander | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Gibson Adjutant | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Philip Yasson Finance Officer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $4,599 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $13,013 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $12,400 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $17,612 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $12,087 |
Investment income | $87,554 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $9,663 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $452,754 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $15,242 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $594,912 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $41,711 |
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. | $31,054 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $218,152 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $42,517 |
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 | $7,500 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,564 |
Office expenses | $7,098 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $122,171 |
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 | $37,271 |
Insurance | $13,135 |
All other expenses | $1,541 |
Total functional expenses | $582,574 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $127,937 |
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 | $11,354 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,038 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $706,090 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $639,356 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $39,628 |
Total assets | $1,528,403 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $49,878 |
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 | $49,878 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,478,525 |
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 | $1,528,403 |
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 |