American Legion is located in Byers, 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. 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 12/2022, American Legion generated $24.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $18.8k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.7%) per year over the past 4 years. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
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| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dale Ness Commander | 4 | $0 | |
Eddie Messer Adjutant | 7 | $0 | |
Ralph L Van Houten Finance Office | 4 | $0 | |
Glenn Merritt Na | 0 | $0 | |
Craig Walters Na | 0 | $0 | |
Ron Smiley Na | 0 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,426 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $1,714 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $15,876 |
| Other Revenue | $3,900 |
| Total Revenue | $24,916 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $11,375 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $543 |
| Other expenses | $6,441 |
| Total expenses | $18,819 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $21,785 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $184,459 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $184,459 |