American Legion is located in Huntington Beach, 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 12/2020, American Legion employed 8 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 12/2020, American Legion generated $33.0k 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 (31.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $47.7k during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (27.9%) 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 Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SUPPORT THE AMERICAN LEGION PROGRAMS FOR VETERANS, YOUNG PEOPLE AND THE COMMUNITY. TO PROVIDE FOR TODAYS NEEDS WHILE BEING ADVOCATES FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR AMERICAN LEGION NATIONAL PROGRAMS
ORGANIZED TRIPS, OUTINGS AND OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS FOR VETERANS AND THE COMMUNITY
PROVIDED SUPPORT TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Robin Hoyle Commander | 2 | $0 | |
Harold Hambley Adjutant | 2 | $0 | |
John Hammonds Chaplain | 2 | $0 | |
Paul Sylvestri 1st Vice Commander | 2 | $0 | |
Robert Bergman Through May 31 2020 2nd Vice Commander | 2 | $0 | |
Charles Ostheimer Though May 31 202 Finance Officer | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,480 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $5,055 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $21,440 |
Total Revenue | $32,975 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $2,805 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $12,916 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $26,950 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $5,007 |
Total expenses | $47,678 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $82,386 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $82,386 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $82,386 |
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D A V Industries Spring Valley, CA | $16,692,300 | $10,872,133 |
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 |