American Legion is located in Seaside, OR. 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 06/2022, 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 06/2022, American Legion generated $123.7k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $148.2k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.9%) 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MOST ACTIVIIES PROVIDE SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE MEMBERS. HOWEVER, A PORTION(NOT SEPARATELY IDENTIFIABLE BY INCOME) IS TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY WELFARE, ASSIST DISABLED AND NEEDY VETERANS AND TO SPONSOR AND PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES OF A PATROTIC NATURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MOST ACTIVITIES PROVIDE SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE MEMBERS. HOWEVER, A PORTION (NOT SEPARATELY IDENTIFIABLE BY INCOME) IS TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY WELFARE, ASSIST DISABLED AND NEEDY VETERANS AND TO SPONSOR AND PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES OF A PATRIOTIC NATURE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Chuck Godwin Vice Commander | Officer | 12 | $0 |
Gordon Treber Finance Officer | Officer | 12 | $0 |
Parker Mccarthy Adjutant | Officer | 12 | $0 |
Lou Neubecker Commander | Officer | 12 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
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 | $9,960 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,960 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $11,369 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $61,808 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $123,747 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $11,528 |
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 | $56,232 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $6,303 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $11,270 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $139 |
Office expenses | $1,662 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $30,819 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $105 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $8,285 |
All other expenses | $6,385 |
Total functional expenses | $148,161 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $27,953 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $15,190 |
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 | $519 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $580,637 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $624,299 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
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 | $624,299 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $624,299 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Legion has recieved totaling $7,199.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Oregon Community Foundation Portland, OR PURPOSE: Other | $7,199 |
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