American Legion is located in Bakersfield, 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 06/2020, American Legion generated $73.0k 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 (9.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $101.6k during the year ending 06/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.8%) 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
PROVIDED VETERANS SERVICES AND SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Joel Park Adjutant | 0 | $0 | |
Mick Edmondson Commander | 0 | $0 | |
Ralph Wenzinger 1st Vice | 0 | $0 | |
Wendell Wamack 2nd Vice | 24 | $0 | |
William Hicks Sgt At Arms | 0 | $0 | |
John Heath Chaplin | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $11,016 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $25,674 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $23,992 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $6,905 |
Total Revenue | $73,007 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Total expenses | $101,616 |
Balance Sheet | |
---|---|
Total assets | $241,531 |
Total liabilities | $809 |
Net assets or fund balances | $240,722 |
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