American Legion is located in Norwalk, 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 12/2021, American Legion generated $54.0k 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 (5.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $40.3k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (12.7%) 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
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Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Melissa Braicov Commander | 16 | $0 | |
James Potter Secretary | 18 | $0 | |
William B Braicov Finance Officer | 20 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $1,136 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $54,022 |
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 | $1,575 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $31,172 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $7,600 |
Total expenses | $40,347 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $13,675 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $13,675 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $13,675 |
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For The Troops Simi Valley, CA | $784,854 | $2,236,492 |
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American Legion Newport Beach, CA | $3,019,417 | $1,919,300 |
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