American Legion is located in Eastsound, 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. As of 12/2021, American Legion employed 8 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 $97.8k 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 (4.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $111.0k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.0%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
TO LEND A HAND IN PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND A PLACE TO MEET FOR VETS SOLDIERS AND FAMILIES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE A MEETING PLACE FOR VETERANS, SOLDIERS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND PROVIDE FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS IN A SOCIAL SETTING AT THE AMERICAN LEGION HALL.
PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS AND ASSISTANCE TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Dave Resch First Vice Commander | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Patricia Ayers Commander | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mike Haugen Adjutant | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Roland Hatchee Membership Officer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Angie Arreguin Finance Officer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Dennis Corkery Executive Board Member | 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 | $6,082 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,082 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $77,317 |
Investment income | $15 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $6,410 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $7,196 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $97,786 |
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. | $585 |
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 | $33,262 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $4,098 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,360 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $3,879 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $13,720 |
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 | $1,105 |
Insurance | $13,603 |
All other expenses | -$776 |
Total functional expenses | $110,984 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $7,515 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $88,831 |
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 | $4,505 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,916 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $50,849 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $153,616 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,008 |
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 | $22,700 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $29,708 |
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 | $123,908 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $153,616 |
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 |