American Legion
- Assets
- $664.3k
- Revenue
- $59.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Prattville, AL
- Founding
- 03/1946
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 63-0757398
Organization Overview
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 12/2023, American Legion employed 7 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 12/2023, American Legion generated $59.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (13.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $42.1k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (16.0%) per year over the past 8 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
2023
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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lloyd G Compton Executive Board/finance Officer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mike Dodge Executive Board | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Karl Kunkle Executive Board | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Christine Shavers 1st Vice Commander | Officer | 1 | $0 |
James Whitaker Adjutant | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Weymon L Mcbroom 2nd Vice Commander | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $7,102 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $14,926 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $22,028 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $6,353 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $24,631 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $22,516 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$15,721 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $59,807 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $589 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $843 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $10,260 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,478 |
| Insurance | $4,826 |
| All other expenses | $4,002 |
| Total functional expenses | $42,123 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,629 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $265,284 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $5,791 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $383,095 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,500 |
| Total assets | $664,299 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,727 |
| 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 | $34,285 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $2,110 |
| Total liabilities | $38,122 |
| 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 | $626,177 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $664,299 |