American Legion is located in Madera, CA. 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 06/2023, American Legion generated $27.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $40.0k during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.8%) per year over the past 5 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
SCHOLARSHIPS AND COMMUNITY PROJECTS DESIGNED TO ASSIST YOUTH AND OTHERS NEEDING SELF-DIRECTION.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John Hancock Commander | 10 | $0 | |
Robert Koch 1st Vice President | 2 | $0 | |
Russel Pope Adjutant/chief Financial O | 2 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,423 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $7,560 |
| Investment income | $1 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $7,268 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $27,265 |
| 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 | $675 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $26,289 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $2,801 |
| Other expenses | $7,782 |
| Total expenses | $40,018 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $5,255 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $298,914 |
| Total liabilities | $1,390 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $297,524 |