American Legion
- Assets
- $195.9k
- Revenue
- $25.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Soledad, CA
- Founding
- 02/1934
- Data as of
- 06/2020
- EIN
- 94-6101568
Organization Overview
American Legion is located in Soledad, 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 06/2020, American Legion generated $25.3k 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 (5.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $12.8k during the year ending 06/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (11.6%) 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PRIMARY GOAL OF THIS ORGANIZATION IS TO PROMOTE PATRIOTISM AND SUPPORT OF MILITARY VETERANS. WORKING CLOSELY WITH THE COMMUNITY, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS; PROMOTION AND AID TO OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICE GROUPS, SCHOOLS, AND LOCAL CHURCHS; AN ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE IS HELD; AND CONTRIBUTIONS ARE MADE TO STATE AND NATIONAL ENDEAVORS IN HONOR OF AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF FELLOW VETERANS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
POST #32'S PRIMARY ANNUAL EVENT IS A MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE, RETURNING THE NATIONAL TRADITION OF REMEMBERING VETERANS AND THEIR SACRIFICES TO THE OUR COMMUNITY. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE GIVEN TO TWO GRADUATING STUDENTS EACH YEAR, ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED BY POST #32 TO LOCAL SERVICE CLUBS WHO ARE ATTEMPTING TO GIVE BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY IN THE WAY OF AN HISTORICAL SOCIETY, A COMMUNITY-WIDE THANKSGIVING DINNER AT NO CHARGE, THE 4TH OF JULY AND CHRISTMAS COMMITTEES, THE ROTC AT THE LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL, AND VARIOUS YOUTH ATHLETIC ORGANIZATIONS. POST #32 HAS ALSO PURCHASED CEMETARY PLOTS WHICH ARE AVAILABLE TO VETERANS AND THEIR SPOUSES AT NO COST.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Albert Rendon E Commander | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Emile Glenny Commander | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Allan Forrest Adjutant | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Brenda Gesinger Finance Officer | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Investment income | $20,304 |
| 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 | $25,274 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $915 |
| Office expenses | $58 |
| 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 | $15 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $2,265 |
| Total functional expenses | $12,834 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,477 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $73,208 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $97,583 |
| Total assets | $195,869 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $195,869 |
| 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 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $195,869 |
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