American Legion

Organization Overview

American Legion is located in Jackson, 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. 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 06/2023, American Legion generated $148.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (13.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $178.8k during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (10.0%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PRESERVE MEMORIES AND INCIDENTS OF OUR ASSOCIATIONS IN THE GREAT WARS, AND TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. THE AMERICAN LEGION HALL IS AN OFFICIAL RED CROSS FACILITY DURING TIMES OF DISASTER. THE AMERICAN LEGION PROVIDES LEADERSHIP REGARDING THE CELEBRATION OF OUR COUNTRY'S PATRIOTIC EVENTS AND HOLIDAYS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PRESERVE MEMORIES AND INCIDENTS OF OR ASSOCIATES IN THE GREAT WARS AND TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY PROGRAMS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kenneth Sutton
Commander
$0
Denver Strauss
1st Vice Comman
$0
Frank Remick
2nd Vice Comman
$0
Stephen T Gast
Finance Officer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$14,686
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$109,617
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$6,286
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$130,589
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $5
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 $148,263

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