American Legion is located in Des Moines, IA. 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. 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 12/2023, American Legion generated $71.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $62.3k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.8% per year over the past 4 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
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
FUNCTIONS INCLUDE PARTICIPATION IN BURIAL HONORS, MEMORIAL CEREMONIES, FLAG RETIREMENT, LOAN OF HALL FOR CIVIC ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY GROUPS, FUND RAISERS AND RESTAURANT/BAR FOR FELLOWSHIP
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Alfonso Martinez Adjutant | 0 | $0 | |
Steve Burgett Commander | 0 | $0 | |
Nick Campero Finance Officer | 0 | $0 | |
Gary Cataldo Judge Advocate | 0 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,989 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $62,658 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $71,647 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $0 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $52,553 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
| Other expenses | $9,753 |
| Total expenses | $62,306 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $6,005 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $236,280 |
| Total liabilities | $64,661 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $171,619 |