American Legion is located in Sturgis, 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 09/2024, American Legion employed 4 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 09/2024, American Legion generated $82.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $92.8k during the year ending 09/2024. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.1%) per year over the past 7 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE A PLACE FOR COMRADERY FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES AFTER DISCHARGE FROM SERVICE, PROVIDE FLAGS FOR MEMORIAL DAY AND MILITARY HONORS FOR FUNERALS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROVIDE A PLACE FOR COMRADERY FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES AFTER HONORABLE DISCHARGE FROM MILITARY SERVICE.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bill Bailey Director | Trustee | $0 | |
John Hayes Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Tina Weed Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Neil Adams Sergeant At | Officer | $0 | |
Mike Barnes Judge Advoca | Officer | $0 | |
Rod Bolte Chaplain | Officer | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $4,319 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,642 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,961 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,681 |
| Investment income | $89 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $6,590 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $392 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $7,225 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $54,382 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $82,320 |
| 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 | $30,298 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,881 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,670 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $8,219 |
| Advertising and promotion | $500 |
| Office expenses | $2,401 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $25,264 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $5,578 |
| Insurance | $1,798 |
| All other expenses | $1,029 |
| Total functional expenses | $92,834 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $18,286 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $23,091 |
| 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 | $6,257 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $48,021 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $95,655 |
| 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 | $3,225 |
| Total liabilities | $3,225 |
| 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 | $92,430 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $95,655 |