American Legion is located in Porterville, CA. The organization was established in 1934. 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 $66.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $68.6k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.2% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
ORGANIZATION HAS FOUR AREAS ON CONCERN: 1 REMEMBRANCE OF MEMBERS WHO SERVED IN THE US ARMED FORCES. 2 PROMOTE EDUCATION. 3 SPONSOR YOUTH PROGRAMS- SPORTS, EDUCATION, AND TRAVEL. 4 CONTRIBUTIONS TO LOCAL CHARITIES AND LOCAL COMMUNITY PROGRAMS- VETERANS MEMORIALS, HOMECOMING PARADE, AND AVE OF FLAGS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Phil Flowers Committee Chairman | 0 | $5,400 | |
Harry Perez Adjutant | 0 | $0 | |
Ruben Bonilla Finance Director | 0 | $1,700 | |
Jim Pate Committee Chairman | 0 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $16,672 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $4,640 |
| Investment income | $404 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $1,445 |
| Other Revenue | $59,535 |
| Total Revenue | $66,664 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $7,100 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $325 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $3,560 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $1,284 |
| Other expenses | $40,506 |
| Total expenses | $68,604 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $34,747 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $34,747 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $34,747 |