American Legion is located in Mercedes, TX. 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 12/2023, American Legion generated $151.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $139.6k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.0% per year over the past 8 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.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
SCHOLORSHIPS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD YOUTHS BOYS STATE SPONSORHIP
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $69,195 |
| Membership dues | $4,284 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $78,248 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $151,727 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $600 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $27,454 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $3,730 |
| Other expenses | $107,850 |
| Total expenses | $139,634 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $23,661 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $23,661 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $23,661 |