American Legion is located in Salinas, CA. 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 05/2022, American Legion employed 6 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 05/2022, American Legion generated $400.2k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $459.2k during the year ending 05/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.2%) 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
SUPPORT FOR UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES VETERANS AND ENLISTED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION IS UTILIZED BY ARMED FORCES ENLISTED AND VETERANS AS A PLACE TO CONGREGATE AND SET AN EXAMPLE FOR THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITY, AND TO ASSIST THEIR COMMUNITIES IN MATTERS OF CIVIC IMPORTANCE. THE MEETING HALL IS FURNISHED WITH A DANCE HALL, LOUNGE AREA, OFFICES AND RECREATIONAL AREA WHICH CAN BE USED BY ANY FORMER OR CURRENT MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Gideon Turner 2nd Vice | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Albert Valdez 3rd Vice | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Sabas Villanueva Sgt At Arms | Officer | 10 | $0 |
James Scariot Commander | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Charles Vradenburgh Fo | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Ignacio Alvarez 1st Vice | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $15,762 |
Fundraising events | $1,155 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $19,817 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $36,734 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $120,042 |
Investment income | $6 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $84,193 |
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 | $148,647 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $400,186 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,086 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $482 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,500 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,500 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $89,792 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $12,578 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $11,440 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $20,690 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $4,963 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $446 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $612 |
Interest | $14,655 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,500 |
Insurance | $8,247 |
All other expenses | $195,658 |
Total functional expenses | $459,200 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
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 | $7,914 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $312,860 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $56,028 |
Total assets | $376,802 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,532 |
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 | $21,517 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $23,049 |
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 | $353,753 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $376,802 |
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