American Legion
- Assets
- $341.1k
- Revenue
- $41.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Littleton, CO
- Founding
- 03/1946
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 74-2572934
Organization Overview
American Legion, operating under the name George C Evans Post 103, is located in Littleton, CO. 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. George C Evans Post 103 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, George C Evans Post 103 generated $41.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (17.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $27.1k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (18.1%) per year over the past 5 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
PROVIDE SUPPORT TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND YOUTH, OUR COMMUNITY AND FOSTER AMERICANISM, THROUGH THE PRINCIPLES AND PROGRAMS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ASSISTED NEEDY VETERANS WITH MORTGAGE/RENT PAYMENTS, UTILITIES, FOOD AND OTHER ASSISTANCE. THIS INCLUDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH POST FUNDS AND DONATIONS TO THE POST. THE POST VETERAN'S OFFICER (PSO)WORKING WITH VOLUNTEERS FOR HOSPITALIZE VETERANS (V4HV) LOCATED AT THE DENVER VETERANS HOSPITAL, IDENTIFIES NEEDS OF HOSPITALIZED VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES AS WELL AS LOCAL AREA VETERANS NEEDING ASSISTANCE. UPON VALIDATION OF NEED BY THE V4HV THE PSO PREPARES A CHECK USING POST FUNDS AND DELIVERS IT TO THE THIRD PARTY RECIPIENT OWED THE FUNDS BY THE VETERAN. FOOD OR TRANSPORTATION DEBIT CARDS ARE PROVIDED DIRECTLY TO THE VETERAN. ALSO INCLUDES SUPPORTING AMERICAN LEGION AND OTHER PROGRAMS PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO LEGION MEMBERS AND OTHER VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
ASSIST THE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY THROUGH SPONSORED AMERICAN LEGION PROGRAMS INCLUDING BOYS STATE, ORATORICAL CONTEST, LEGION BASEBALL, SCHOLARSHIPS (3) , PARTICIPATED IN COMMUNITY EVENTS ON MEMORIAL DAY (2), VETERANS DAY, LITTLETON WESTERN WELCOME WEEK PARADE, FOURTH OF JULY PARADE. SUPPORT LOCAL ORGANIZATION INCLUDING THE BOY SCOUTS, SPECIAL OLYMPICS, TOYS FOR TOTS AND MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION. THROUGH THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION, THE POST SUPPORTS THE NATIONAL WELFARE ASSOCIATION, THE CHILD WELFARE ASSOCIATION, THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY FUND AND CHILD WELFARE FUND.
THE ALL VETERANS HONOR GUARD (AVHG) AND OTHER LOCAL PROGRAMS SUPPORTING VETERANS IN THE COMMUNITY. MEMBERS OF THE POST AVHG PERFORMED MORE THAN 200 FUNERAL SERVICES FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES AT FORT LOGAN NATIONAL CEMETERY. ALSO, INCLUDES SUPPORT TO LOCAL AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE BENEFIT REVENUE IS THE RESULT OF DONATIONS FROM SOME OF THE FAMILIES FOR WHOM HONOR BURIAL SERVICES WERE PERFORMED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Harry Giglio Commander | Officer | 25 | $0 |
Charles J Blemler Vice Commander | Officer | 15 | $0 |
Aleshea M F Bess Adjutant | Officer | 25 | $0 |
Michael Romero Chaplain | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Edward Pietsch Finance Officer | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Joseph Cordova Service Officer | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $8,249 |
| 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 | $8,249 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $7,628 |
| Investment income | $2,860 |
| 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 | $22,213 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $40,950 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,250 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $2,291 |
| Information technology | $49 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,358 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $659 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $8,607 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,216 |
| All other expenses | $305 |
| Total functional expenses | $27,110 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $89,131 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $212,295 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $39,715 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $341,141 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| 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 | $341,141 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $341,141 |