American Legion is located in Sanger, 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 06/2021, American Legion employed 22 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 06/2021, American Legion generated $2.3m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.4%) per year over the past 6 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
VETERANS PROGRAMS AND REHABILITATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TAXPAYER IS AN EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER IRS SECTION 501(C)(19). ITS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE ORGANIZED SUBSTANTIALLY TO UPHOLD AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; TO MAINTAIN LAW AND ORDER; TO FOSTER AND PERPETUATE A ONE HUNDRED PERCENT AMERICANISM; TO PRESERVE THE MEMORIES AND INCIDENTS OF OUR ASSOCIATIONS IN THE GREAT WARS; TO INCULCATE A SENSE OF INDIVIDUAL OBLIGATION TO THE COMMUNITY,STATE AND NATION; TO COMBAT THE AUTOCRACY OF BOTH CLASSES AND THE MASSES; TO MAKE RIGHT THE MASTER OF MIGHT; TO PROMOTE PEACE AND GOODWILL ON EARTH; TO SAFEGUARD AND TRANSMIT TO POSTERITY THE PRINCIPLES OF JUSTICE, FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY; TO CONSECRATE AND SANCTIFY OUR COMRADESHIP BY OUR DEVOTION TO MUTUAL HELPFULNESS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Barbara Lombrano Adjutant | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $72,690 |
Edward J Grimsley Commander | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Mark Foxworthy National Exec | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
J R Duarte Sgt At Arms | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Chris Yates Judge Advocate | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Dave Smith Chaplain | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $1,178,285 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
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 | $1,178,285 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $236,260 |
Investment income | $987 |
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 | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,250,669 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $72,690 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $711,700 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $76,658 |
Other employee benefits | $133,330 |
Payroll taxes | $81,395 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $16,219 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $57,676 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $37,402 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $42,442 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $8,059 |
All other expenses | $191,770 |
Total functional expenses | $1,670,366 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,879,146 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $38,217 |
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 | $6,905 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,370 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $901,917 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,531,382 |
Total assets | $5,360,937 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $596,163 |
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 | $570,681 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $1,860,000 |
Total liabilities | $3,026,844 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,029,098 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $304,995 |
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 | $5,360,937 |
Beg. Balance | $46,202 |
Earnings | $289 |
Other Expense | $289 |
Ending Balance | $46,202 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Vietnam Veterans Of San Diego San Diego, CA | $48,971,024 | $19,292,555 |
D A V Industries Spring Valley, CA | $16,692,300 | $10,872,133 |
Amvets Department Of California Service Foundation Garden Grove, CA | $23,614,480 | $12,375,344 |
Blue Star Families Inc Encinitas, CA | $9,421,835 | $11,402,884 |
Veterans Transition Center Of Monterey County Marina, CA | $10,271,050 | $3,306,792 |
Uso - Greater Los Angeles Area Inc Dba Bob Hope Uso Long Beach, CA | $9,922,016 | $7,823,004 |
Sepulveda Research Corporation North Hills, CA | $0 | $358,377 |
Support The Enlisted Project Inc San Diego, CA | $1,459,918 | $2,679,000 |
For The Troops Simi Valley, CA | $784,854 | $2,236,492 |
American Legion Los Angeles, CA | $8,304,662 | $2,700,970 |
Amvets Tulare, CA | $33,154 | -$424,708 |
American Legion Newport Beach, CA | $3,019,417 | $1,919,300 |