American Legion
- Assets
- $122.8k
- Revenue
- $22.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Las Cruces, NM
- Founding
- 03/1946
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 85-6016574
Organization Overview
American Legion is located in Las Cruces, NM. 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 12/2021, American Legion generated $22.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (16.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $24.8k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (17.1%) per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
VETERANS SERVICES/COMMUNITY SERVICES/YOUTH PROGRAMS/PATRIOTISM
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MEETING SPACE - POST 10 ALLOWS USE OF THE HALL AT NO COST TO AREA VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS. BECAUSE OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND THE STATE MANDATED REGULATIONS CONCERNING SOCIAL DISTANCING AND COMPLETED CLOSURES WE WERE UNABLE TO DELIVER THE SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES WE NORMALLY PLAN.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John Poland Commander | Officer | 16 | $0 |
Esteban Gonzales 1st Vice | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Greg Hedrick 2nd Vice | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Edward Torres Finance Officer | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Fermin Rubio Judge Advocate | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Lawrene Garcia Historian | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $9,224 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,700 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $9,811 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $20,735 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $480 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $675 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $318 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $22,208 |
| 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 | $1,625 |
| 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 | $229 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $3,873 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $200 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,903 |
| Insurance | $6,055 |
| All other expenses | $1,156 |
| Total functional expenses | $24,809 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $17,941 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $12,779 |
| 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 | $1,116 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $90,981 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $122,817 |
| 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 | $122,817 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $122,817 |
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