American Legion
- Assets
- $450.6k
- Revenue
- $251.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Mansfield, TX
- Founding
- 04/1972
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 23-7189122
Organization Overview
American Legion is located in Mansfield, TX. The organization was established in 1972. 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 12/2021, 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 12/2021, American Legion generated $251.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $220.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.6% per year over the past 7 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE AMERICAN LEGION STRIVES TO PROMOTE A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE PRINCIPLES OF DEMOCRACY AND TO INCULCATE AMONG ALL PEOPLE A HIGHER APPRECIATION OF THE BENEFITS OF AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP. TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF ALL VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. TO FULFILL OUR COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY, STATE, AND NATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MEMBERSHIP AS OF 2021 WAS 406. IN ADDITION TO ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE FUNCTION, POST 624 MADE A DONATION TO OPERATION COMFORT IN SAN ANTONIO TX OF $8,0000. AMOUNTS ARE USED BY THIS ORGANIZATION TO AID VETERANS. ALSO A DONATION TO THE MANSFIELD TX BACK THE BLUE CAMPAIGN OF $10,000
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jose Hernandez Adjutant | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Joe Ratliff Judge Advocate | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Vernon Charles Rucker 1st Vice Comman | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Willam Ray Commander | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Kurt Lagere Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Mike Phillips 2nd Vice Comman | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $18,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $18,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $11,882 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $221,782 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $251,664 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $19,005 |
| 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 | $45,825 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $3,852 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,000 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,750 |
| 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 | $5,967 |
| 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 | $50 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $6,705 |
| All other expenses | $22,278 |
| Total functional expenses | $220,193 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $163,152 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $287,472 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $450,624 |
| 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 | $184 |
| Total liabilities | $184 |
| 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 | $450,440 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $450,624 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Legion has awarded $18,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BACK THE BLUE | | | $10,000 |
San Antonio, TX | | $8,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Gi Forum National Veterans Outreach Program Inc San Antonio, TX | $6,075,829 | $12,361,795 |
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Texas Austin, TX | $10,604,149 | $6,677,704 |
Louisiana National Guard Foundation New Orleans, LA | $5,835,401 | $6,505,889 |
Military Wellness Initiative Dallas, TX | $2,428,709 | $3,600,000 |
American Legion Clovis, NM | $323,823 | $3,104,581 |
Combat Marine Outdoors Inc Houston, TX | $1,866,228 | $2,870,312 |
American Legion Clovis, NM | $235,874 | $1,801,640 |
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Texas Copperas Cve, TX | $546,071 | $1,909,310 |
American Legion Austin, TX | $7,412,004 | $1,863,301 |
Wish For Our Heroes Inc San Antonio, TX | $1,716,093 | $1,811,976 |
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Texas Georgetown, TX | $401,147 | $1,318,650 |
Nextop Inc Houston, TX | $488,854 | $1,385,969 |