American Legion is located in Dixon, CA. The organization was established in 1934. 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. 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 $40.9k 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 (15.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $41.3k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (15.3%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
THE AMERICAN LEGION IN DIXON, CALIFORNIA HAS HELD NUMEROUS RECRUITING EVENTS INVOLVING ITS COMMISSARY, COFFEE COUNTER, MEETING HALL AND MEMBERS BAR IN ORDER TO EDUCATE, INFORM, INVOLVE, AND INVITE LOCAL AND OUT OF TOWN VETERANS TO SEEK THE LEGION HALL AS A PLACE TO MOURN THEIR DEAD AND REMEMBER THEIR LOSS. OVER 9 DECEASED VETERANS PER DAY ARE NOW BEING INTERRED IN THE NEARBY SACRAMENTO VALLEY NATIONAL CEMETARY. ALONG WITH THE SACRAMENTO VALLEY NATIONAL CEMETARY SUPPORT COMMITTEE, THE LEGION HAS MADE ITS FACILITIES AVAILABLE AS A PLACE FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO CELEBRATE FINAL MILITARY HONORS FOR THOSE LOST IN BATTLE AND TO HONOR ALL VETERANS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WHO HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED UNDER HONORABLE CONDITIONS.THE LEGION HAS GAINED APPROVAL TO HOST TUESDAY NIGHT BINGO GAMES IN THE HALL AS LONG AS THERE IS NO RESERVATION FOR FUNERAL GATHERINGS. THE LEGION COMMANDER HAS OBTAINED THE NECESSARY LICENSES AND THE EVENT IS SUPERVISED BY THE GAMING PROVIDER. EXCESS PROFITS FROM THIS ACTIVITY ARE DEDICATED TO LOCAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 THE HALL WAS SHUT DOWN DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Wayne Holland Commander | 8 | $0 | |
Norm Shontz Financial Offic | 8 | $0 | |
Dean Manley Sgt At Arms | 8 | $0 | |
Ken Carmen Adjutant | 4 | $0 | |
John Darby 2nd Vice Pres | 8 | $0 | |
William Smith 3rd Vice | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $35,979 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,445 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $457 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $3,000 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $40,881 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $0 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $19,586 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $20,583 |
Total expenses | $41,319 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $4,687 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $4,687 |
Total liabilities | $4,741 |
Net assets or fund balances | -$54 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that American Legion has recieved totaling $20,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Solano Community Foundation Fairfield, CA PURPOSE: COVID-19 EMERGENCY RESPONSE | $10,000 |
Solano Community Foundation Fairfield, CA PURPOSE: COVID-19 EMERGENCY RESPONSE GRANT | $10,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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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 |
Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary Inc Santa Fe Springs, CA | $4,224,115 | $993,527 |