American Legion

Organization Overview

American Legion is located in Lexington, KY. 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. As of 12/2022, American Legion employed 8 individuals. 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 12/2022, American Legion generated $255.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $257.5k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 13.6% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO UPHOLD AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE U.S. OF THE AMERICAN TO MAINTAIN LAW AND ORDER, TO FOSTER AND PERPETUATE A 100% AMERICANISM: TO PRESERVE THE MEMORIES AND INCIDENTS OF OUR ASSOC. IN GREAT WARS, TO INCULCATE A SENSE OF INDIV. OBLIGATION TO HE COMMUNITY, STATE AND NATION TO COMBAT AUTOCRACY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

TO UPHOLD AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE U.S. OF AMERICAN TO MAINTAIN LAW AND ORDER, TO FOSTER AND PERPETUATE A 100% AMERICANISM, TO PRESERVE THE MEMORIES AND INCIDENTS OF OUR ASSOCIATION IN GREAT WARS, TO INCULCATE A SENSE OF INDIVIDUAL OBLIGATION TO THE COMMUNITY, STATE AND NATION TO COMBAT AUTOCRACY. PROVIDE HONOR GUARD DETAIL TO FALLEN VET, AND SPONSOR MANY STATE AND LOCAL PROGRAMS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Sterling Hanley
Bartender/manag
$22,467
Tammy Underwood
Bartender
$15,279
Nina Granger
Entertaimnet
$0
Karl Burgess
Finance Officer
$7,085
Eleen Ishmael
Janitoral
$0
Bonita Marise
Bartender
$5,629

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$7,911
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$7,911
Total Program Service Revenue$32,762
Investment income $63,149
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $56,341
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $76,596
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $255,749

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