American Legion is located in Prattville, AL. 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 12/2021, American Legion employed 9 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 12/2021, American Legion generated $82.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $47.6k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (17.2%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SOCIAL ACTIVITY AND MUTUAL SUPPORT AMONG THE COMMUNITY, VETERANS, ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION, AND PROMOTION OF PATRIOTISM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE AMERICAN LEGION WAS INCORPORATED BY AN ACT OF CONGRESS, AND IS ORGANIZED INTO LOCAL POSTS, IN 1919 AS A PATRIOTIC, MUTUAL-HELP, AND WARTIME VETERANS ORGANIZATION. THE POST IS A COMMUNITY SERVICE OUTLET OF THE AMERICAN LEGION AND PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL ACTIVITY AND MUTUAL SUPPORT AMONG THE COMMUNITY VETERANS. THE AMERICAN LEGION DEPARTMENT OF ALABAMA PREAMBLE: FOR GOD AND COUNTRY WE ASSOCIATE OURSELVES TOGETHER FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:TO UPHOLD AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; TO FOSTER AND PERPETUATE A ONE HUNDRED PERCENT AMERICANISM; TO PRESERVE THE MEMORIES AND INCIDENTS OF OUR ASSOCIATION IN THE GREAT WARS; TO INCULCATE A SENSE OF INDIVIDUAL OBLIGATION TO THE COMMUNITY, STATE AND NATION; TO COMBAT THE AUTOCRACY OF BOTH THE CLASSES AND MASSES; TO MAKE RIGHT THE MASTER OF MIGHT; TO PROMOTE PEACE AND GOOD WILL ON EARTH; TO SAFEGUARD AND TRANSMIT TO POSTERITY THE PRINCIPLES OF JUSTICE, FREEDOM AND OUR REPUBLIC FORM OF GOVERNMENT; TO CONSECRATE AND SANTIFY OUR COMRADESHIP BY OUR DEVOTION TO MUTUAL HELPFULNESS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Lloyd G Compton Commander | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Helen Aldridge Adjutant | Officer | 1 | $0 |
James Whitaker 1st Vice Commander | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Russell Atchison 2nd Vice Commander | Officer | 1 | $0 |
James Matherly E-Board | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Matthew H Hobbie E-Board | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $5,041 |
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 | $5,041 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $26 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $33,608 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $31,716 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $5,677 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $82,008 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,628 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $752 |
Office expenses | $1,168 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $10,067 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $168 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,705 |
Insurance | $4,652 |
All other expenses | $6,243 |
Total functional expenses | $47,644 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $23,347 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $80,007 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $410 |
Inventories for sale or use | $5,591 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $603,952 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $1,021 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $714,328 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,250 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $57,256 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $60,506 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $653,822 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $714,328 |
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Armed Services Mutual Benefit Association Goodlettsville, TN | $55,566,131 | $7,665,042 |
Team Red White & Blue Inc Atlanta, GA | $10,402,897 | $10,336,911 |
The American Legion Orlando, FL | $4,425,997 | $3,913,463 |
Cov Inc Murfreesboro, TN | $390,398 | $2,770,188 |
Veterans Empowerment Organization Of Georgia Inc Atlanta, GA | $5,110,799 | $3,778,915 |
Herobox Inc Peachtree City, GA | $304,478 | $2,248,382 |
Florida Is For Veterans Inc Tallahassee, FL | $751,359 | $2,131,929 |
Sons Of Confederate Veterans Inc Columbia, TN | $17,474,113 | $2,425,147 |
American Legion Hattiesburg, MS | $706,231 | $1,733,784 |
Coming Home Foundation Jupiter, FL | $108,984 | $1,903,875 |
Still Serving Vets Huntsville, AL | $1,067,299 | $1,618,512 |
American Legion Saint Petersburg, FL | $4,958,464 | $1,845,913 |