American Legion is located in Benton City, 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. 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 $34.5k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of 0.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $32.9k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.2%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
TO SUPPORT MILITARY VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND TO REWARD DESERVING PATRIOTIC AND ACADEMIC INDIVIDUALS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Rayn Jacobs 1st Vice Commander | 2 | $0 | |
Jeff Evert Commander | 1 | $0 | |
Wayne Elston Finance/adjutant | 7 | $0 | |
Jb Long Sgt At Arms | 0.5 | $0 | |
Steve Epperson Service Officer | 6 | $0 | |
David Smith Chaplain | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,341 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $6,741 |
Investment income | $12 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $531 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $34,502 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $3,375 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $200 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $13,422 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $389 |
Other expenses | $15,507 |
Total expenses | $32,893 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $53,309 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $76,176 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $76,176 |
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 |