American Legion is located in Bardstown, 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. 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 $66.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $67.6k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.6%) per year over the past 4 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
HAVE THE POST HOME OPEN FOR SOCIAL GATHERINGS AND COMMRADERIE FOR THE VETERANS WHO LIVE IN NELSON COUNTY AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Joe Masterson Commander | 6 | $0 | |
Kenny Rogers Adjutant | 4 | $0 | |
Dixie Smith Finance Officer | 4 | $0 | |
Henry Smith 2nd Vice Commander | 4 | $0 | |
Sam Smith 3rd Vice Commander | 4 | $0 | |
Sam Johnson Service Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $28,089 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $4,830 |
| Investment income | $5,827 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | -$511 |
| Other Revenue | $27,912 |
| Total Revenue | $66,147 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $13,409 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $0 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $20,438 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
| Other expenses | $29,747 |
| Total expenses | $67,569 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $149,918 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $175,447 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $175,447 |