American Legion

Organization Overview

American Legion is located in Norco, 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. As of 06/2022, American Legion employed 10 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 06/2022, American Legion generated $457.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $426.4k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 20.4% per year over the past 4 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROVIDE SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR MEMBERS, SPONSORING AND PARTICIPATING IN PATRIOTIC ACTIVITIES, ASSISTING NEEDY AND DISABLED VETERANS, WIDOWS AND ORPHANS OF DECEASED VETERANS, PROVIDING ENTERTAINMENT, CARE AND ASSISTANCE TO HOSPITALIZED VETERANS AND MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PROVIDED SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO FURTHER THE COMRADESHIP AMONG MEMBERS WHO HAVE BEEN HONORABLY DISCHARGED WAR-TIME VETERANS INCLUDING, DINNERS AND DANCES, OPERATION OF A SEVICE BAR, AND ENTERTAINMENT. HONORED THE MEMORY OF DECEASED VEERAMS AND MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND AIDE IN COMFORTING THEIR SURVIVORS. ENCOURAGED PATRIOTISM BY SPONSORING AND PARTICIPATING IN ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY EVENTS. PROMOTED THE SOCIAL WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY AND VARIOUS OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, SUCH AS SCHOOLS AND OTHER COMMUNITY GROUPS, ALSO PARTICPATED IN COLOR GUARDS.


ASSISTED IN AIDING THE HOSPITALIZATION, DISABLED AND NEEDY WAR VETERANS AND THIR DEPENDENTS, INCLUDING THE WIDOWS AND ORPHANS OF DECEASED MEMBERS. PROVIDED COLOR GUARDS AT FUNERALS OF VETERANS AND MEMORIAL SERVICES, VISITED SICK OR HOSPITALIZED MEMBERS, VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES, PROVIDED EQUIPMENT, SERVICES, ENTERTAINMENT AND SUPPORT TO PATIENTS IN VERTERAN'S HOMES AND VETERAN'S HOSPITALS.


PROVIDED PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH MEMBERS AND THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING CHILDREN'S HOLIDAY AND PATRIOTIC DAY PARTIES, SCHOOL AMERICANISM AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS SPONSORING ATHLETIC TEAMS, BOY AND GIRL SCOUTS, SEA CADETS, 4-H GROUPS, BOYSX AND GIRLS' HOSPITALS AND CHILD WELFARE PROGRAMS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jennifer Turpin
Commander
$0
Kirk Franks
Adjutant
$0
Gary Branch
Finance Officer
$0
Francis Blakesly
1st Vice
$0
Gary White
2nd Vice
$0
Jeff Beck
3rd Vice
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$89,449
Investment income $2
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 $218,682
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $457,464

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