American Legion is located in Benton City, WA. The organization was established in 1956. 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 $58.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $36.4k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
TO SUPPORT MILITARY VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND TO REWARD DESERVING PATRIOTIC AND ACADEMIC INDIVIDUALS
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jeff Evert Commander | 1 | $0 | |
Rayn Jacobs 1st Vice Commander | 2 | $0 | |
Wayne Elston Finance/adjutant | 7 | $0 | |
Bj Long Sgt At Arms | 0.5 | $0 | |
Steve Epperson Service Officer | 6 | $0 | |
Amanda Patnode 2nd Vice Commander | 2 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,413 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $8,218 |
| Investment income | $13 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $2,044 |
| Other Revenue | $2,027 |
| Total Revenue | $58,429 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $6,511 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $200 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $12,825 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $801 |
| Other expenses | $16,045 |
| Total expenses | $36,382 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $76,884 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $100,288 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $100,288 |