American Legion is located in Temple 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 12/2020, American Legion generated $16.8k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 5 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $15.9k during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.6%) per year over the past 5 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
POST 279 PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIPS TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO ATTEND BOYS STATE. THEY INTERVIEWED PROSPECTIVE RECIPIENTS AND AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Fred Fluker Commander | 1 | $0 | |
Lyndon Larson Service Officer | 1 | $0 | |
Curtis Ladd Sargeant Atarms | 1 | $0 | |
Daniel Martinez Adjutant | 2 | $0 | |
Joseph Milazzo First VP | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $600 |
Investment income | $16,207 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $16,807 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
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 | $475 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $15,434 |
Total expenses | $15,909 |
Balance Sheet | |
---|---|
Cash, savings, and investments | $43,660 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $222,436 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $222,436 |
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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 |