American Legion
- Assets
- $376.3k
- Revenue
- $207.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Cheyenne, WY
- Founding
- 03/1946
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 83-0102565
Organization Overview
American Legion is located in Cheyenne, WY. 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 06/2022, American Legion employed 4 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 06/2022, American Legion generated $207.9k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $193.4k during the year ending 06/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
1) TO UPHOLD & DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES2) TO PROMOTE PEACE & GOOD WILL AMONG THE PEOPLES OF THE UNITED STATES & ALL THE NATIONS OF THE EARTH3) TO PRESERVE THE MEMORIES & INCIDENTS OF THE WORLD WARS & THE OTHER GREAT HOSTILITIES FOUGHT TO UPHOLD DEMOCRACY4) TO CEMENT THE TIES & COMRADESHIP BORN OF SERVICE &5) TO CONSECRATE THE EFFORTS OF ITS MEMBERS TO MUTUAL HELPFULNESS & SERVICE TO THEIR COUNTRY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
VETERANS ARE ASSISTED WITH VA HEALTHCARE, ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT & BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, & ASSISTANCE WITH DISABLITY CLAIMS. 26,000 VETERANS & FAMILIES ASSISTED.
AMERICAN LEGION'S COMMITMENT TO NATION'S YOUTH VIA SCHOLARSHIPS, CHILD WELFARE FOUNDATION & YOUTH PROGRAMS, BOYS STATE, HIGH SCHOOL RODEO, ORATORICAL, & BASEBALL. 2550 YOUTH BENEFITED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gina Mayhan Dept Adjutant | Officer | 30 | $32,000 |
Vanessa Stuart Dist 6 Cmdr | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Jerry Clark Past Dept Cmdr | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Chuck Guilford Dist 5 Cmdr | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Kenneth Persson Jr Dist 3 Cmdr | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Keith Davidson Ntl Exec Cmtmn | Officer | 15 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $8,618 |
| Membership dues | $118,105 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $2,370 |
| Government grants | $50,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $715 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $179,808 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $21,170 |
| Investment income | $5,867 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | -$89 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,131 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $207,887 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,700 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $32,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $77,966 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $9,526 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,115 |
| 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 | $12,009 |
| Information technology | $206 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $9,112 |
| Travel | $19,538 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $325 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,008 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $2,124 |
| Total functional expenses | $193,441 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $112,663 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $22,840 |
| 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 | $261 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $28,025 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $212,471 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $376,260 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $25,106 |
| 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 | $25,106 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $351,154 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $376,260 |
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|---|---|---|
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Veteran Sheepdogs Of Colorado Colorado Springs, CO | $0 | $952,880 |
American Legion Lincoln, NE | $1,991,172 | $1,102,281 |
Legion Oasis Butte, MT | $1,796,727 | $1,100,949 |
American Legion Denver, CO | $1,954,041 | $762,076 |
Rocky Boy Veterans Center Box Elder, MT | $339,464 | $950,502 |
Retired Enlisted Association Centennial, CO | $3,860,050 | $787,674 |
Redemption And Recovery Foundation Torrey, UT | $1,466,642 | $0 |
Department Of Montana Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Kalispell, MT | $1,139,558 | $837,996 |