American Legion is located in Darlington, SC. 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 $19.8k 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 (13.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $50.9k 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. THE AMERICAN LEGION PAYS PERPETUAL RESPECT FOR ALL PAST MILITARY SACRIFICES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robert H Jones Jr Post Commander | 30 | $0 | |
Sidney Samuel Post 1st Vice Commander | 15 | $0 | |
James J Cooper Post 2nd Vice Commander | 15 | $0 | |
Patricia Gattison Post Adjutant | 20 | $0 | |
Jimmy Williams Post Chaplin | 5 | $0 | |
Sammie Coe Jr Post Finance Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,260 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $6,497 |
| Total Revenue | $19,819 |
| 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 | $10,504 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $238 |
| Other expenses | $40,139 |
| Total expenses | $50,881 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $32,667 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $42,637 |
| Total liabilities | $81,799 |
| Net assets or fund balances | -$39,162 |