American Legion is located in Hiawatha, 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 $90.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $39.2k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
TO ENHANCE THE WELL-BEING OF AMERICA'S VETERANS, THEIR FAMILIES, OUR MILITARY, AND OUR COMMUNITIES BY OUR DEVOTION TO MUTUAL HELPFULNESS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Troy Andersen Vice Command | 10 | $0 | |
Joe Helle Commander | 10 | $0 | |
Larry Throndson Adjutant | 7 | $0 | |
Tim Cunningham Finance Offi | 12 | $0 | |
Joel Kessler Chaplain | 8 | $0 | |
Richard Pierce Property Man | 12 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $38,046 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $38,573 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $13,060 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $420 |
| Total Revenue | $90,099 |
| 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 | $11,242 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
| Other expenses | $27,995 |
| Total expenses | $39,237 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $398,599 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $483,427 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $483,427 |