American Legion is located in Dawsonville, GA. 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.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
POST 247 ENCOURAGES LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE BOUND STUDENTS TO EXCEL IN THEIR ACADEMIC PURSUITS AND AS AN INCENTIVE GRANTS SCHOLARSHIPS TO DESERVING STUDENTS. DURING 2021, LOCAL CHAPTER SUPPORTED 1 LOCAL STUDENT BY GRANTING THEM A SCHOLARSHIP.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Steven Wilson CEO / Commander | 10 | $0 | |
Jerry Grogan CFO | 10 | $0 | |
Tim Costley Sec / Adjutant | 10 | $0 | |
Mike Sosebee Chaplain | 10 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $4,569 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | -$17,351 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | -$12,782 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
| Other expenses | $5,715 |
| Total expenses | $5,715 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $99,188 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $109,860 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $109,860 |