American Legion is located in Topeka, KS. 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 12/2018, American Legion generated $28.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (17.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $39.1k during the year ending 12/2018. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (10.7%) per year over the past 3 years. 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
2018
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
PATRIOTIC VETERANS ORGANIZATION DEVOTED TO MUTUAL HELPFULNESS
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Larry Warner Commander | 0 | $0 | |
Paul Costigan First Vice | 0 | $0 | |
Jim Brian Second Vice | 0 | $0 | |
Judy Noeller Adjutant | 0 | $0 | |
Roxann Kolbek Finance | 0 | $0 | |
Bill Bardsley Sergeant-At-Arms | 0 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,385 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $4,630 |
| Investment income | $1 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $18,151 |
| Other Revenue | $2,086 |
| Total Revenue | $28,253 |
| 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 | $750 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $2,738 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $65 |
| Other expenses | $29,706 |
| Total expenses | $39,096 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $36,381 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $36,381 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $36,381 |