American Legion is located in Escondido, 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. 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 $201.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $174.6k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.7% per year over the past 8 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
VETERAN & YOUTH PROGRAMS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ADJUTANT EXPENSE ASSISTING VETERAN'S AFFAIRS
POST 0149 PUBLICATION TO MEMBERS ALERTING OF PROGRAMS, VETERAN'S ISSUES, AND FEDERAL AID PROGRAMS AVAILABLE
YOUTH ACTIVITIES INCLUDING SCHOLARSHIPS, BOYS & GIRLS STATE, SPORTS, CLOTHING TO UNDERPRIVELEGED
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Stef Holden 2nd Vice | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $14,449 |
Bill Stintsman Adjutant | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $4,928 |
James Botts Sgt At Arms | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Harold Olson Executive Board | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Paul Mcnamara 1st Vice | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Freddy Camacho Judge Advocate | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $31,715 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $135,204 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $166,919 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $9,054 |
| Investment income | $8 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $22,652 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$16,390 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $19,645 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $201,888 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,705 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,243 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $7,641 |
| 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 | $1,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,579 |
| Office expenses | $693 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $31,641 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,049 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $3,224 |
| Total functional expenses | $174,588 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $71,604 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $40,020 |
| 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 | $16,567 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $6,399 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $35,549 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $170,139 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,435 |
| 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 | $11,455 |
| Total liabilities | $14,890 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $79,638 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $75,611 |
| 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 | $170,139 |