American Legion, operating under the name American Legion Victory Post #70, is located in Shelbyville, IN. 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 07/2023, American Legion Victory Post #70 employed 2 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. American Legion Victory Post #70 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 07/2023, American Legion Victory Post #70 generated $209.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $230.5k during the year ending 07/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.3%) per year over the past 4 years. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
VETERANS GROUP DOING CHARITABLE WORK WITH THE COMMUNITY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Joseph Memarian Commander | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Jeff Rooks First Vice | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Dennis Burris Second Vice | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Robert Cooper Finance | Officer | 0 | $0 |
William Pease Adjutant | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Donald Paine Sgt Arms | Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $20,960 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,513 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $24,473 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $24 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $5,737 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $83,956 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $91,063 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $209,946 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $40,226 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $3,077 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $434 |
| Office expenses | $5,036 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $61,296 |
| Travel | $500 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,351 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $12,915 |
| All other expenses | $14,999 |
| Total functional expenses | $230,542 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $131,096 |
| 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 | $798,068 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $929,164 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,309 |
| 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 | $2,309 |
| 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 | $926,855 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $929,164 |