American Legion is located in Lansing, MI. The organization was established in 1945. 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 06/2022, American Legion employed 31 individuals. This organization is an itermediate organization (such as a geographic headquarters) for a national or regional group of organizations. 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 06/2022, American Legion generated $3.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 3 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.1m during the year ending 06/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO UPHOLD AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OPERATIONAL FUNDS USED TO CARRY ON ACTIVITIES FOR APPROXIMATELY 55,000 MEMBERS WHICH FOSTER AND PERPETUATE 100% AMERICANISM AND PRESERVE THE MEMORY OF PAST WARS.
VETERANS' AFFAIRS AND REHABILITATION SERVICES PROVIDE REHABILITATION AND OTHER VETERAN SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 15,000 MEMBERS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ronald Runyan Department A | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $84,318 |
Richard Dubay Department C | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Eddie Brown Chaplain | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Marilyn Britten Finance Offi | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Higley Jr Historian | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jerry Lynch Nat Ex Commi | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $1,315,768 |
| Fundraising events | $27,458 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,024,769 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $97,071 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,465,066 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $125,692 |
| Investment income | $173,247 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $186,883 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$11,617 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $97,470 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,358,121 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $35,594 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $113,146 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,100,528 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $21,111 |
| Other employee benefits | $407,029 |
| Payroll taxes | $92,011 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $153,202 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $26,037 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $60,613 |
| Office expenses | $288,799 |
| Information technology | $13,324 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $14,872 |
| Travel | $223,119 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $271,046 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $54,824 |
| Insurance | $31,363 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,057,015 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $410,512 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $431,260 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $224,922 |
| 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 | $34,678 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $581,849 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,535,363 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $6,218,584 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $185,486 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $624,291 |
| 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 | $2,286,158 |
| Total liabilities | $3,095,935 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,049,919 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $72,730 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $6,218,584 |