American Legion is located in Laughlin, NV. 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 06/2023, American Legion employed 14 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 06/2023, American Legion generated $205.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $160.0k during the year ending 06/2023. 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
TO ASSIST VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE COMRADESHIP BETWEEN VETERANS AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. TO PROVIDE A VENUE FOR THE GATHERING AND MEETING OF VETERANS. TO SPONSOR/ASSIST
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OPERATED POST TO PROVIDE A MEETING PLACE FOR FELLOW VETERANS SO AS TO ENCOURAGE THE COMRADESHIP BETWEEN VETERANS.
FUNDED "BOYS STATE" PROGRAM WHERE THE YOUTH GAIN HANDS-ON GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE; COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS; NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PROJECTS; BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA PROGRAMS; FLAG ACTIVITIES RECOGNIZING VETERANS.
PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR MEMBERS
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Pamela Walker Commander  | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 | 
Novelt Mack 1st Vice Commander, Finance Officer  | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 | 
Roger Reimer 2nd Vice Commander  | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
Chris Crawford Sgt At Arms/judge Advocate  | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
Amanda Byley Adjutant  | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
Tom Harwood Service Officer  | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $5,082 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,964 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,046 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 | 
| Investment income | $145 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$362 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $176,564 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,772 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $205,509 | 
| 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 | $975 | 
| 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 | $11,570 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $58,241 | 
| Travel | $4,088 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $266 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $4,367 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $17,765 | 
| Insurance | $10,587 | 
| All other expenses | $47,591 | 
| Total functional expenses | $160,040 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $153,735 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $219,980 | 
| 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 | $9,305 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $780 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $494,950 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $878,750 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $65,853 | 
| 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 | $65,853 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $812,897 | 
| 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 | $878,750 |