American Legion
- Assets
- $89.5k
- Revenue
- $83.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Merced, CA
- Founding
- 08/1945
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 94-0280899
Organization Overview
American Legion is located in Merced, CA. The organization was established in 1945. 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 2 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 $83.7k 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 (5.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $88.3k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.0%) 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
PROVIDE SERVICES TO VETERANS IN MERCED COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO VETERANS IN MERCED COUNTY , CALIFORNIA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Josi Lira Chaplain | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Gene Hamill Finance Officer | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Denise Murphy Commander | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Bill Dacius Judge Advocateadjutant | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Eduard Benes 3rd Vice Commander | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Will Vilart 1st Vice Commander | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $14,246 |
| Fundraising events | $9,460 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $47,952 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $71,658 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $13 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $10,036 |
| 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 | $1,908 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $83,657 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $115 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,975 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $14,450 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| 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 | $9,778 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,036 |
| Insurance | $4,070 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $88,284 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,555 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $50,483 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $867 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $7,948 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $28,246 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $367 |
| Total assets | $89,466 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,672 |
| 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 | $51,900 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $53,572 |
| 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 | $35,894 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $89,466 |
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