American Legion is located in National City, 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 $34.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (18.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $85.3k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SERVE VETERANS, THEIR FAMILES, YOUTH AND THE COMMUNITY. PROVIDE A MEETING PLACE FOR MEMBERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY
SUPPORT BOYS STATE, YOUTH ACTIVITIES, JROTC AND SCHOLARSHIPS
VETERANS SERVICE AND SUPPORT
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kenneth Knoof Adjutant | Officer | 6 | $0 |
Diane Devries Finance Officer | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Christopher Walker 2nd Vice Commander | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Melissa Johnson Commander | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Wayne Dull 1st Vice Commander | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $1,264 |
Fundraising events | $3,280 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $891 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,435 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $131 |
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 | $23,987 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $34,803 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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 of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $13,598 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $1,194 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,430 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $280 |
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 | $500 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,443 |
Insurance | $8,736 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $85,296 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $34,267 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $231,062 |
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 | $6,855 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $339,266 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $3,953 |
Total assets | $615,403 |
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 | $0 |
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 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $615,403 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $615,403 |
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Amvets Department Of California Service Foundation Garden Grove, CA | $23,614,480 | $12,375,344 |
Blue Star Families Inc Encinitas, CA | $9,421,835 | $11,402,884 |
Veterans Transition Center Of Monterey County Marina, CA | $10,271,050 | $3,306,792 |
Uso - Greater Los Angeles Area Inc Dba Bob Hope Uso Long Beach, CA | $9,922,016 | $7,823,004 |
Sepulveda Research Corporation North Hills, CA | $0 | $358,377 |
Support The Enlisted Project Inc San Diego, CA | $1,459,918 | $2,679,000 |
For The Troops Simi Valley, CA | $784,854 | $2,236,492 |
American Legion Los Angeles, CA | $8,304,662 | $2,700,970 |
Amvets Tulare, CA | $33,154 | -$424,708 |
American Legion Newport Beach, CA | $3,019,417 | $1,919,300 |
Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary Inc Santa Fe Springs, CA | $4,224,115 | $993,527 |