American Legion
- Assets
- $412.5k
- Revenue
- $111.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Ypsilanti, MI
- Founding
- 03/1946
- Data as of
- 06/2020
- EIN
- 38-0297701
Organization Overview
American Legion is located in Ypsilanti, MI. 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 06/2020, American Legion employed 13 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 06/2020, American Legion generated $111.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $112.3k during the year ending 06/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (11.5%) per year over the past 5 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO UPHOLD AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES, TO MAINTAIN LAW AND ORDER, TO FOSTER AND PERPETUATED 100% AMERICANISM, TO PRESERVE THE MEMORIES AND INCIDENTS OF OUR ASSOCIATIONS IN THE GREAT WARS, TO INCULATE A SENSE OF INDIVIDUAL OBLIGATION TO THE COMMUNITY, STATE AND NATION, TO COMBAT THE AUTOCRACY OF BOTH THE CLASSES AND THE MASSES, TO MAKE RIGHT THE MASTER OF MIGHT, TO PROMOTE PEACE AND GOOD WILL ON EARTH, TO SAFEGUARD AND TRANSMIT TO POSTERITY THE PRINCIPLES OF JUSTICE, FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY, AND TO CONSECRATE AND SANCTIFY OUR COMRADESHIP BY OUR DEVOTION TO MUTUAL HELPFULNESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDING SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL FACILITY AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE VETERANS ORGANIZATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bennie Griggs Acting Commander | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Mike Greene Acting Financial Officer | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Peter Raymond Adjucant | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Alan Howe Senior Vice Commander | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $31,847 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,879 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $34,726 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $68,890 |
| Investment income | $501 |
| 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 | $6,925 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $111,042 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $350 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $419 |
| 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 | $23,590 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,414 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,184 |
| 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 | $7,125 |
| Information technology | $1,505 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $19,447 |
| Travel | $45 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,907 |
| Insurance | $5,998 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $112,285 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $79,025 |
| 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 | $2,345 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $331,154 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $412,524 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $412,524 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $412,524 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Legion Indianapolis, IN | $141,288,704 | $82,016,470 |
American Legion Auxiliary Indianapolis, IN | $53,756,323 | $11,649,453 |
American Legion Indianapolis, IN | $6,888,018 | $3,332,697 |
American Legion Lansing, MI | $6,617,226 | $3,234,715 |
Michigan Veterans Foundation Inc Detroit, MI | $12,857,454 | $2,381,059 |
American Legion Portage, WI | $4,372,734 | $2,507,173 |
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Dept Of Michigan Lansing, MI | $3,020,634 | $1,962,824 |
American Legion Department Of Ohio Inc Delaware, OH | $10,500,677 | $3,629,626 |
Veterans Education And Research Association Of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | $5,729,968 | $2,127,500 |
Amvets Sheffield Lake, OH | $428,366 | $1,416,988 |
Disabled American Veterans Fraser, MI | $2,133,889 | $1,392,365 |
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Wisconsin Madison, WI | $1,702,327 | $1,105,490 |