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AMERICAN LEGION: Form 990, tax year 2018

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Organization
AMERICAN LEGION (EIN 35-0144250)
Tax period
2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31
Filed
2019-05-14
IRS object ID
201911349349311036
Schema version
2018v3.1
Source
Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica

Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

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Return2019-05-14T22:32:19-05:00ReturnTs
Tax Period End2018-12-31TaxPeriodEndDt

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Business Name Line1CROWE LLPBusinessNameLine1Txt

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Address Line1135 N Pennsylvania Street Suite 200AddressLine1Txt
CityIndianapolisCityNm
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Tax Period Begin2018-01-01TaxPeriodBeginDt

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Business Name Line1The American LegionBusinessNameLine1Txt
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Preparer PersonRachel SpurlockPreparerPersonNm
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Form 990 IRS990

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Business Name Line1The American Legion National HeadquartersBusinessNameLine1Txt

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Type Of Organization CorpYes (X)TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd
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Activity Or MissionAs the nation's largest wartime veterans service organization, the federally chartered American Legion is committed to lifelong assistance and support for men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, significant activities of which include free benefits counseling, education and career guidance, and health-care advocacy. The American Legion also provides volunteer opportunities for veterans to mentor youth and sponsor wholesome programs in communities; leads activities that celebrate patriotism and honor; promotes strong national security; and provides meaningful fellowship among service members, veterans and their families.ActivityOrMissionDesc
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PY Investment Income$2,693,152PYInvestmentIncomeAmt
CY Investment Income$2,294,244CYInvestmentIncomeAmt
PY Other Revenue$20,415,481PYOtherRevenueAmt
CY Other Revenue$20,323,421CYOtherRevenueAmt
PY Total Revenue$79,615,824PYTotalRevenueAmt
CY Total Revenue$76,844,360CYTotalRevenueAmt
PY Grants And Similar Paid$2,270,731PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt
CY Grants And Similar Paid$1,595,905CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt
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PY Other Expenses$52,129,472PYOtherExpensesAmt
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PY Total Expenses$77,053,496PYTotalExpensesAmt
CY Total Expenses$75,217,101CYTotalExpensesAmt
PY Revenues Less Expenses$2,562,328PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt
CY Revenues Less Expenses$1,627,259CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt
Total Assets BOY$118,340,621TotalAssetsBOYAmt
Total Assets EOY$119,933,577TotalAssetsEOYAmt
Total Liabilities BOY$105,380,638TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt
Total Liabilities EOY$102,660,611TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt
Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY$12,959,983NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt
Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY$17,272,966NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt
MissionAs the nation's largest wartime veterans service organization, the federally chartered American Legion is committed to lifelong assistance and support for men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, significant activities of which include free benefits counseling, education and career guidance, and health-care advocacy. The American Legion also provides volunteer opportunities for veterans to mentor youth and sponsor wholesome programs in communities; leads activities that celebrate patriotism and honor; promotes strong national security; and provides meaningful fellowship among service members, veterans and their families.MissionDesc
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Significant ChangefalseSignificantChangeInd
DescMember magazines and newsletters: The American Legion Magazine exists to publish professionally written, accurate and relevant articles that promote the growth of American Legion programs, the attainment and understanding of American Legion policy objectives and a sense of esprit de corps and pride in being a veteran and member of The American Legion.Desc

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
DescOne purpose of the American Legion National Headquarters is to contribute to Americanism, veteran's affairs, children, and youth programs. Various committees and commissions are organized to provide programs in these areas. Youth programs available to the public include a nationwide baseball program; the educational program called Boys Nation where participants learn about the federal government through intense workshops; support for the Boy Scouts of America to build character and positive traits among the youth of America; and the junior shooting sports program that teaches marksmanship and hosts competitions.Desc

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DescThe American Legion National Headquarters provides scholarships and other financial assistance to veterans, dependents of veterans, and participants in various youth programs. The organization is raising funds to ensure that higher education will be a reality for these families. Providing for the children our military personnel left behind is our civic duty. An education is a powerful way to show our thanks.Desc
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Collections Of ArtYes (true)CollectionsOfArtInd
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Temp Or Permanent EndowmentsYes (true)TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd
Report Land Building EquipmentYes (true)ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd
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Report Other AssetsfalseReportOtherAssetsInd
Report Other LiabilitiesYes (true)ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd
Include FIN48 FootnoteYes (true)IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd
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Foreign OfficefalseForeignOfficeInd
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Professional FundraisingYes (true)ProfessionalFundraisingInd
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Grants To OrganizationsYes (true)GrantsToOrganizationsInd
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1George A Buskirk JrBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Phone3176301229PhoneNum

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Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (95 entries)

TitleTitleTxtAverage Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeekRtAverage Hours Per Week Rltd OrgAverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRtIndividual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirectorIndOfficerOfficerIndReportable Comp From OrgReportableCompFromOrgAmtReportable Comp From Rltd OrgReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmtOther CompensationOtherCompensationAmtKey EmployeeKeyEmployeeIndHighest Compensated EmployeeHighestCompensatedEmployeeInd
BOBBY D BRYANT
NATIONAL VICE COMMANDER (Partial year)1.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
Byron Callies
NATIONAL VICE COMMANDER (Partial year)1.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
Brett P Reistad
National Commander40.01.0Yes (X)Yes (X)$35,488$0$14,127
Denise H Rohan
NATIONAL COMMANDER (Partial Year)40.01.0Yes (X)Yes (X)$96,524$0$433
Paul I Spedaliere
National Vice Commander1.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
John F Milburn
National Vice Commander1.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
James E Wallace
National Vice Commander1.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
Steve Sweet
National Vice Commander1.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
JAMES E PISA
National Executive Committee & National Vice Commander1.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
Paula Stephenson
NATIONAL VICE COMMANDER (Partial Year)1.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
Larry J Marcouillier
NATIONAL VICE COMMANDER (Partial Year)1.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
William J Flanagan
NATIONAL VICE COMMANDER (Partial year)1.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
Dennis R Boland
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE1.01.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
CHARLES D AUCOIN
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Cory Bates
National Executive Committee1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Edward Bertrand
National Executive Committee1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
David Carlson
National Executive Committee1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
William Chisholm
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (Partial Year)1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
DENNIS E CLAUSING
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (Partial Year)1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
WILLIAM D CROSIER JR
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
JOHN A ENDRES
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (Partial Year)1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
MARY V ERDMAN
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Thomas J Florez
National Executive Committee1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Joseph Flynn
National Executive Committee1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
WILLIS FRAZIER
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
ARTHUR L GIMPEL
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (Partial Year)1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
ROBERT E GOSA
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
KENNETH J GOTH
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
MERVIN G GUNDERSON
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (Partial Year)1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
DENNIS C HAAS
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
JOHN W HARGREAVES
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (Partial Year)1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
CECIL F HENNIS
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (Partial Year)1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
James Huls
National Executive Committee1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
D JOSEPH JACKSON
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Jerry Jordan
National Executive Committee1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
JEFF W JOYNER
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
WILLIAM W KILE
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
ROBERT L KRAUSE
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Ken Lee
National Executive Committee1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Marlys Lemnah
National Executive Committee1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
ROBERT D LIEBENOW
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
NOLA L MALONEY
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (Partial Year)1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Don Mathis
National Executive Committee1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
RONALD L MICHALSKI
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
TERRY E MILLER
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Michael Mitrione
National Executive Committee1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
BRON R MOGENIS
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
MICHAEL L MOONEY
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (Partial Year)1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Raymond Moore
National Executive Committee1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Angel Narvaez Negron
National Executive Committee1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
RICHARD W PERRY
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (Partial Year)1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Charles Robbins
National Executive Committee1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
MARLAND A RONNING
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
WILLIAM R ROY
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
KENNETH J RYNES JR
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (Partial Year)1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
TERRY D SCHOW
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Jerry Sebben
National Executive Committee1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Timothy Smith
National Executive Committee1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
C W SPARKS JR
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Bernard Stegmueller
National Executive Committee1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
FELIX TRUJILLO
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
LAWRENCE E WADE
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
DAVID O WARNKEN
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
CHARLES F WESSINGER
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
JANET M WILSON
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (Partial Year)1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
MICHAEL D WOOD
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Steven L Huisman
National Executive Committee1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Judith Beischel
National Executive Committee1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Lawerence Van Kuran
National Executive Committee1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Robert L Michael
National Executive Committee1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
George E Roundtree
National Executive Committee1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
James M Settle
National Executive Committee1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Robert L Skinner
National Executive Committee1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Lloyd M Woods
National Executive Committee1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Louis E Brault Jr
National Executive Committee1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
David A Driver
National Executive Committee1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Robert M Klostermeier
National Executive Committee1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Michael D Strauss
National Executive Committee1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Robert L Shappell
National Executive Committee1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Lewis Trott
National Executive Committee1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Kevin J Bartlett
National Judge Advocate40.03.0Yes (X)$163,799$0$28,915
DANIEL S WHEELER
NATIONAL ADJUTANT40.01.0Yes (X)$359,331$0$96,348
PHILIP B ONDERDONK JR
NATIONAL JUDGE ADVOCATE40.00Yes (X)$147,726$0$27,496
GEORGE A BUSKIRK JR
NATIONAL TREASURER20.03.0Yes (X)$145,175$0$40,341
LOUIS CELLI
DIRECTOR OF VETERANS AFFAIRS40.00$159,078$0$31,064Yes (X)
Shawn Long
Director of Finance40.00$151,442$0$69,245Yes (X)
HORACIO BACA
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR40.00$135,252$0$42,584Yes (X)
RODNEY ROLLAND
DIRECTOR/HR40.00$150,709$0$28,142Yes (X)
VERNA LYNN JONES
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR40.00$204,860$0$10,726Yes (X)
JEFFREY O BROWN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (partial year)40.00$344,107$0$2,977Yes (X)
Billy Johnson
Director of Membership40.00$127,855$0$399Yes (X)
JOSEPH C SHARPE
DIRECTOR OF VETERANS EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION40.00$141,416$0$4,127Yes (X)
R J STOFFER
DIRECTOR OF MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS40.00$145,995$0$51,299Yes (X)
Ann Gordon
Medical Consultant40.00$155,664$0$3,725Yes (X)
Curtis Garnett
Director of Purchasing40.00$140,655$0$47,575Yes (X)
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Reportable Comp From Org$2,805,076TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt
Tot Reportable Comp Rltd Org$0TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt
Total Other Compensation$499,523TotalOtherCompensationAmt
Indiv Rcvd Greater Than100 K31IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt
Former Ofcr Employees ListedfalseFormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd
Total Comp Greater Than150 KYes (true)TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd
Compensation From Other SrcsfalseCompensationFromOtherSrcsInd

Contractor Compensation ContractorCompensationGrp (5 entries)

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Edge Direct
PO Box 840TulsaOK74101Direct Mail$4,386,918
First Degree
9720 Capital CtManassasVA20110Consulting$1,460,467Ste 400
James G Elliott Company Inc
626 Wilshire BoulevardLos AngelesCA90017Publishing$1,226,745Ste 500
Markey's Audio Visual Inc
2365 Enterprise Park PlaceIndianapolisIN46218Audio/Visual$419,708
Shepard Exposition Services
6101 West 80th StreetIndianapolisIN46278Event Services$356,497
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Cntrct Rcvd Greater Than100 K19CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt
Info In Schedule O Part VIIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartVIIIInd
Fundraising$53,173FundraisingAmt
Related Organizations$1,988,011RelatedOrganizationsAmt
All Other Contributions$11,638,770AllOtherContributionsAmt
Total Contributions$13,679,954TotalContributionsAmt

Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenueGrp (5 entries)

DescDescBusinessBusinessCdTotal Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumnAmtRelated Or Exempt Func IncomeRelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmtExclusionExclusionAmt
Membership Dues813410$36,469,083$36,469,083
Member Services Income813410$636,526$636,526
Sons of the American Legion813410$767,575$767,575
Baseball Income711320$447,717$447,717
Convention Income561920$529,222$529,222

Total Oth Program Service Rev TotalOthProgramServiceRevGrp

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Total Revenue Column$1,696,618TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Related Or Exempt Func Income$1,696,618RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
Unrelated Business Revenue$0UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt
Exclusion$0ExclusionAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Program Service Revenue$40,546,741TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt

Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$2,877,638TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$2,877,638ExclusionAmt

Rental Income Or Loss RentalIncomeOrLossGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Real$0RealAmt
Personal$0PersonalAmt

Gross Amount Sales Assets GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities$49,195,817SecuritiesAmt

Less Cost Oth Basis Sales Expnss LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities$49,779,211SecuritiesAmt

Gain Or Loss GainOrLossGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities-$583,394SecuritiesAmt
Other$0OtherAmt

Net Gain Or Loss Investments NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column-$583,394TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion-$583,394ExclusionAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Fundraising Gross Income$0FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt
Contri Rpt Fundraising Event$53,173ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt
Fundraising Direct Expenses$95,186FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt

Net Incm From Fundraising Evt NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column-$95,186TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion-$95,186ExclusionAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Gross Sales Of Inventory$13,917,701GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt
Cost Of Goods Sold$7,468,856CostOfGoodsSoldAmt

Net Income Or Loss NetIncomeOrLossGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$6,448,845TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$6,448,845ExclusionAmt

Other Revenue Misc OtherRevenueMiscGrp (3 entries)

DescDescBusinessBusinessCdTotal Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumnAmtUnrelated Business RevenueUnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmtRelated Or Exempt Func IncomeRelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
Advertising541800$8,674,307$8,674,307
Affinity Program813410$4,228,914$4,228,914
Label and Printing Income900004$365,237$365,237

Miscellaneous Revenue MiscellaneousRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$701,304TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Related Or Exempt Func Income$701,304RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
Unrelated Business Revenue$0UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt
Exclusion$0ExclusionAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Revenue Total$13,969,762OtherRevenueTotalAmt

Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$76,844,360TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Related Or Exempt Func Income$45,205,670RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
Unrelated Business Revenue$8,674,307UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt
Exclusion$9,284,429ExclusionAmt

Grants To Domestic Orgs GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$47,883TotalAmt

Grants To Domestic Individuals GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,548,022TotalAmt

Benefits To Members BenefitsToMembersGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$0TotalAmt

Comp Current Ofcr Directors CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$2,485,889TotalAmt

Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$15,245,194TotalAmt

Pension Plan Contributions PensionPlanContributionsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$168,471TotalAmt

Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$4,030,409TotalAmt

Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,270,045TotalAmt

Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$93,384TotalAmt

Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$95,823TotalAmt

Fees For Services Prof Fundraising FeesForServicesProfFundraising

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,990TotalAmt

Fees For Srvc Invst Mgmnt Fees FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$314,614TotalAmt

Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$4,744,696TotalAmt
Program Services$0ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$0ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Advertising AdvertisingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,315,004TotalAmt

Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$15,950,326TotalAmt

Information Technology InformationTechnologyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$149,726TotalAmt

Occupancy OccupancyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$720,627TotalAmt

Travel TravelGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$2,024,297TotalAmt

Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$5,730,470TotalAmt

Interest InterestGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$19,278TotalAmt

Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$791,860TotalAmt

Insurance InsuranceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$792,728TotalAmt

Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (4 entries)

DescDescTotalTotalAmt
Magazine Production$10,004,581
Direct Program Expenses$6,739,368
Direct Membership Services$811,220
Dues & Subscriptions$121,196

All Other Expenses AllOtherExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$0TotalAmt
Program Services$0ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$0ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$75,217,101TotalAmt
Program Services$0ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$0ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,685,334BOYAmt
EOY$2,145,654EOYAmt

Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$98,379,151BOYAmt
EOY$96,983,187EOYAmt

Pledges And Grants Receivable PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$850,000BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$2,614,321BOYAmt
EOY$5,346,596EOYAmt

Receivables From Officers Etc ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Rcvbl From Disqualified Prsn RcvblFromDisqualifiedPrsnGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EOY$0EOYAmt

Oth Notes Loans Receivable Net OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Inventories For Sale Or Use InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$2,761,406BOYAmt
EOY$2,861,202EOYAmt

Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$5,549,781BOYAmt
EOY$6,832,576EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss$17,913,629LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt
Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec$14,160,338LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt

Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$4,489,117BOYAmt
EOY$3,753,291EOYAmt

Investments Other Securities InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt

Investments Program Related InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$11,511BOYAmt
EOY$11,071EOYAmt

Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$2,000,000BOYAmt
EOY$2,000,000EOYAmt

Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$118,340,621BOYAmt
EOY$119,933,577EOYAmt

Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$23,824,566BOYAmt
EOY$23,676,950EOYAmt

Grants Payable GrantsPayableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$12,000EOYAmt

Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$53,649,150BOYAmt
EOY$52,129,723EOYAmt

Loans From Officers Directors LoansFromOfficersDirectorsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EOY$0EOYAmt

Mortg Notes Pybl Scrd Invst Prop MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$631,749BOYAmt
EOY$426,698EOYAmt

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$27,275,173BOYAmt
EOY$26,415,240EOYAmt

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$105,380,638BOYAmt
EOY$102,660,611EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows SFAS117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind

Unrestricted Net Assets UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$3,330,551BOYAmt
EOY$8,113,877EOYAmt

Temporarily Rstr Net Assets TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$4,629,432BOYAmt
EOY$4,159,089EOYAmt

Permanently Rstr Net Assets PermanentlyRstrNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$5,000,000BOYAmt
EOY$5,000,000EOYAmt

Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$12,959,983BOYAmt
EOY$17,272,966EOYAmt

Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$118,340,621BOYAmt
EOY$119,933,577EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Info In Schedule O Part XIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd
Reconcilation Revenue Expnss$1,627,259ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
Net Unrlzd Gains Losses Invst-$2,253,406NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt
Other Changes In Net Assets$4,939,130OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt
Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Accountant Compile Or ReviewfalseAccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS AuditedYes (true)FSAuditedInd

FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Consolidated Basis Fincl StmtYes (X)ConsolidatedBasisFinclStmtInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Audit CommitteeYes (true)AuditCommitteeInd
Federal Grant Audit RequiredfalseFederalGrantAuditRequiredInd

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Collection Used Pub ExhibitionYes (X)CollectionUsedPubExhibitionInd
Coll Used Scholarly RsrchYes (X)CollUsedScholarlyRsrchInd
Collection Used PreservationYes (X)CollectionUsedPreservationInd
Solicited Assets SalefalseSolicitedAssetsSaleInd

CY Endwmt Fund CYEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$15,091,351BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$653,274ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$23,542InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Other Expenditures$509,186OtherExpendituresAmt
End Year Balance$15,258,981EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus1 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$14,877,303BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$130,489ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$386,902InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Other Expenditures$303,343OtherExpendituresAmt
End Year Balance$15,091,351EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus2 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$15,037,052BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$55,232ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$349,227InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Other Expenditures$564,208OtherExpendituresAmt
End Year Balance$14,877,303EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus3 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$15,090,143BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$137,774ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$278,087InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Other Expenditures$468,952OtherExpendituresAmt
End Year Balance$15,037,052EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus4 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$14,279,098BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$319,639ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$959,594InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Other Expenditures$468,188OtherExpendituresAmt
End Year Balance$15,090,143EndYearBalanceAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Board Designated Balance EOY0.0BoardDesignatedBalanceEOYPct
Prmnnt Endowment Balance EOY0.891PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct
Term Endowment Balance EOY0.109TermEndowmentBalanceEOYPct
Endowments Held Unrelated OrgfalseEndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd
Endowments Held Related OrgYes (true)EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd
Related Org List Sch RYes (true)RelatedOrgListSchRInd

Land LandGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$469,264OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Book Value$469,264BookValueAmt

Buildings BuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$9,491,997OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$7,239,553DepreciationAmt
Book Value$2,252,444BookValueAmt

Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovementsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$304,606OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$146,461DepreciationAmt
Book Value$158,145BookValueAmt

Equipment EquipmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$7,647,762OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$6,774,324DepreciationAmt
Book Value$873,438BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$3,753,291TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt

Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp (3 entries)

DescDescAmtAmt
Life Membership dues, Due to State and Local Post$25,041,442
Other Liabilities$920,348
Deposits on Emblem Merchandise Sale$453,450
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Liability$26,415,240TotalLiabilityAmt
Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (4 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
Schedule D, Part III, Line 1a Collections of art - financial statement footnoteThe Legion owns many collectible military related items and historical documents which were not recorded as they were acquired. It is often impracticable to determine a value for collections and accordingly, the Legion has concluded that they need not be capitalized. Some of these items have been appraised for insurance purposes.
Schedule D, Part III, Line 4 Collections of art - description of collectionsThe collection of 10,000 books and magazines can be a starting point for research in military history, the role of the veteran in American society, and, of course, the development of the American Legion itself. The library contains a small but important collection of post and department histories. The museum area has relics and items from World War I. The Fine Arts Room is an area that allows one to reflect on symbols of our history.
Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Intended uses of endowment fundsWorldwide electronics leader Samsung endowed a scholarship fund of $5 million to be administered by the American Legion in 1996. Meant to show appreciation for U.S. veterans who came to Korea's aid during its struggle against communist forces in the Korean War, the Samsung American Legion Scholarship Program established a series of scholarships derived from interest and other income from the principal amount. Scholarships are restricted to high school juniors who complete either a boys state or girls state program and are a direct descendant - i.e. child, grandchild, great grandchild, etc. - or a legally adopted child of a wartime veteran who served on active duty during at least one of the periods of war officially designated as eligibility dates for American Legion membership. Samsung Scholarships are for undergraduate study only and may be used for tuition, books, fees, and room and board. Winners are selected according to academic record, involvement in school and community activities, community service and financial need. Applicants who are direct descendants of Korean War veterans will receive special consideration. American Legion Endowment Fund Corporation, a related organization, holds assets in a permanently restricted fund for the sole purpose of supporting the programs of American Legion National Headquarters.
Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnoteThe Legion is exempt from federal income taxes under section 501(c)(19) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. ALC, ALEF and NEF are exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. None of the entities are considered to be a private foundation. The Legion is subject to income tax on unrelated business income. In 2018 and 2017, the Legion incurred no tax expense. Current accounting standards require the Legion to disclose the amount of potential benefit or obligation to be realized as a result of an examination performed by a taxing authority. For the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, management has determined that the Legion does not have any tax positions that result in any uncertainties regarding the possible impact on the Legion's financial statements. The Legion does not expect the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits to significantly change in the next 12 months. The Legion recognizes interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. The Legion did not have any amounts accrued for interest and penalties at December 31, 2018 and 2017.

Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Mail SolicitationsYes (X)MailSolicitationsInd
Email SolicitationsYes (X)EmailSolicitationsInd
In Person SolicitationsYes (X)InPersonSolicitationsInd
Solicitation Of Non Govt GrantsYes (X)SolicitationOfNonGovtGrantsInd
Special Fundraising EventsYes (X)SpecialFundraisingEventsInd
Agrmt Prof Fundraising ActyYes (true)AgrmtProfFundraisingActyInd

Fundraiser Activity Info FundraiserActivityInfoGrp (3 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdActivityActivityTxtFundraiser Control Of FundsFundraiserControlOfFundsIndGross ReceiptsGrossReceiptsAmtRetained By ContractorRetainedByContractorAmtNet To OrganizationNetToOrganizationAmtAddress Line2USAddress/AddressLine2Txt
Edge Direct LLC
PO Box 840TulsaOK74135Consults on Direct Mail Programfalse$11,214,068$3,884,046$7,330,022
Resource One
PO BOX 839TULSAOK74110CONSULTINGYes (true)$168,765$4,443,625-$4,274,860
Automotive Recovery Services
Two Westbrook Corporate Center SuitWestchesterIL60154Manages vehicle donation programYes (true)$120,374$32,379$87,995e 500
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Gross Receipts$11,503,207TotalGrossReceiptsAmt
Total Retained By Contractors$8,360,050TotalRetainedByContractorsAmt
Total Net To Organization$3,143,157TotalNetToOrganizationAmt
Licensed StatesCALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesCOLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesCTLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesDELicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesDCLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesFLLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesGALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesALLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesHILicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesIDLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesILLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesINLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesIALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesKSLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesKYLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesLALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMELicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesAKLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMDLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMILicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMNLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMSLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMOLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMTLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNELicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNVLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNHLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNJLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNMLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNYLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNCLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNDLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesOHLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesOKLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesORLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesPALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesAZLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesRILicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesSCLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesSDLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesTNLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesTXLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesUTLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesVTLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesVALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesARLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesWALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesWVLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesWILicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesWYLicensedStatesCd

Fundraising Event Information FundraisingEventInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Event1LEGACY RUNEvent1Nm
Gross Receipts Event1$53,173GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt
Charitable Contri Event1$53,173CharitableContriEvent1Amt
Gross Revenue Event1$0GrossRevenueEvent1Amt
Other Direct Expenses Event1$95,186OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt
Gross Revenue Event2$0GrossRevenueEvent2Amt
Gross Revenue Other Events$0GrossRevenueOtherEventsAmt
Gross Receipts Total$53,173GrossReceiptsTotalAmt
Charitable Contributions Tot$53,173CharitableContributionsTotAmt
Gross Revenue Total Events$0GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt
Oth Direct Expnss Total Events$95,186OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt
Direct Expense Summary Events$95,186DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt
Net Income Summary-$95,186NetIncomeSummaryAmt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSchedule G, Part I, Line 2b(v) payment of fees or payment of expensesFormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationEDGE DIRECT, LLC-RESOURCE ONE, AN ORGANIZATION RELATED TO EDGE DIRECT, HAS CUSTODY AND CONTROL OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS.;ExplanationTxt

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant Records MaintainedYes (true)GrantRecordsMaintainedInd

Recipient Table RecipientTable

Recipient Business Name RecipientBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1American Legion Department of VirginiaBusinessNameLine1Txt

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line11708 Commonwealth AveAddressLine1Txt
CityRichmondCityNm
State AbbreviationVAStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP23230ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Recipient EIN540121820RecipientEIN
IRC Section501(c)(19)IRCSectionDesc
Cash Grant$30,000CashGrantAmt
Non Cash Assistance$0NonCashAssistanceAmt
Valuation Method UsedN/AValuationMethodUsedDesc
Non Cash AssistanceN/ANonCashAssistanceDesc
Purpose Of GrantGENERAL SUPPORTPurposeOfGrantTxt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total501c3 Org1Total501c3OrgCnt
Total Other Org0TotalOtherOrgCnt

Grants Other Asst To Indiv In US GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp (7 entries)

Grant TypeGrantTypeTxtRecipientRecipientCntCash GrantCashGrantAmtNon Cash AssistanceNonCashAssistanceAmtValuation Method UsedValuationMethodUsedDescNon Cash AssistanceNonCashAssistanceDesc
Grants to Families for Temporary Assistance260$228,567$0N/AN/A
Scholarships for Decedents of Veterans161$975,009$0N/AN/A
Annual Membership Awards23862$133,446$0N/AN/A
Scholarships Awarded to Contest Winners57$147,000$0N/AN/A
Scholarship-Youth Baseball League Participants45$37,500$0N/AN/A
Scholarships to Participants in Boy Scouts4$17,500$0N/AN/A
Scholarship for Participants in Boys Nation7$9,000$0N/AN/A

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSchedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds.FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationFor all scholarships and temporary financial assistance awarded by American Legion National Headquarters, checks are made payable to the grant recipient and a third party. The third party would be the educational institution (for scholarships), landlord (for temporary financial assistance checks), mortgage company (for temporary financial assistance checks), etc. This procedure ensures that the check is cashed by the third party and funds are used for their intended purpose.ExplanationTxt

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
First Class Or Charter TravelYes (X)FirstClassOrCharterTravelInd
Travel For CompanionsYes (X)TravelForCompanionsInd
Club Dues Or FeesYes (X)ClubDuesOrFeesInd
Written Policy Ref T And E ExpnssYes (true)WrittenPolicyRefTAndEExpnssInd
Substantiation RequiredYes (true)SubstantiationRequiredInd
Compensation CommitteeYes (X)CompensationCommitteeInd
Compensation SurveyYes (X)CompensationSurveyInd
Board Or Committee ApprovalYes (X)BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd
Severance PaymentYes (true)SeverancePaymentInd
Supplemental Nonqual Rtr PlanYes (true)SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd
Equity Based Comp ArrngmfalseEquityBasedCompArrngmInd

Rltd Org Officer Trst Key Empl RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp (13 entries)

TitleTitleTxtBase Compensation Filing OrgBaseCompensationFilingOrgAmtCompensation Based On Rltd OrgsCompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmtBonus Filing OrganizationBonusFilingOrganizationAmountBonus Related OrganizationsBonusRelatedOrganizationsAmtOther Compensation Filing OrgOtherCompensationFilingOrgAmtOther Compensation Rltd OrgsOtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmtDeferred Compensation Flng OrgDeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmtDeferred Comp Rltd OrgsDeferredCompRltdOrgsAmtNontaxable Benefits Filing OrgNontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmtNontaxable Benefits Rltd OrgsNontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmtTotal Compensation Filing OrgTotalCompensationFilingOrgAmtTotal Compensation Rltd OrgsTotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmtComp Report Prior990 Filing OrgCompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmtComp Report Prior990 Rltd OrgsCompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt
Kevin J Bartlett
National Judge Advocate$156,299$0$7,500$0$0$0$28,546$0$369$0$192,714$0$0$0
DANIEL S WHEELER
NATIONAL ADJUTANT$229,958$0$25,000$0$104,373$0$62,878$0$33,470$0$455,679$0$104,373$0
PHILIP B ONDERDONK JR
NATIONAL JUDGE ADVOCATE$147,726$0$0$0$0$0$5,285$0$22,211$0$175,222$0$0$0
GEORGE A BUSKIRK JR
NATIONAL TREASURER$100,184$0$7,500$0$37,491$0$25,640$0$14,701$0$185,516$0$37,491$0
LOUIS CELLI
DIRECTOR OF VETERANS AFFAIRS$155,578$0$3,500$0$0$0$29,493$0$1,571$0$190,142$0$0$0
Shawn Long
Director of Finance$139,942$0$11,500$0$0$0$27,254$0$41,991$0$220,687$0$0$0
HORACIO BACA
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR$135,252$0$0$0$0$0$23,866$0$18,718$0$177,836$0$0$0
RODNEY ROLLAND
DIRECTOR/HR$140,709$0$10,000$0$0$0$27,627$0$515$0$178,851$0$0$0
VERNA LYNN JONES
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR$139,308$0$0$0$65,552$0$2,996$0$7,730$0$215,586$0$65,552$0
JEFFREY O BROWN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (partial year)$108,967$0$0$0$235,140$0$2,827$0$150$0$347,084$0$113,986$0
R J STOFFER
DIRECTOR OF MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS$135,092$0$10,903$0$0$0$25,929$0$25,370$0$197,294$0$0$0
Ann Gordon
Medical Consultant$124,589$0$0$0$31,075$0$3,725$0$0$0$159,389$0$0$0
Curtis Garnett
Director of Purchasing$106,667$0$4,000$0$29,988$0$3,594$0$43,981$0$188,230$0$0$0

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (5 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a First-class or charter travelFirst-class travel is provided to the National Commanders and National Adjutant when flight exceeds two hours. The travel is not included as taxable compensation.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Travel for companionsThe spouses of the National Commanders accompanied the commanders to six business trips for business purposes. The travel expenses for those six trips are paid by the organization and are not treated as taxable compensation.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Health or social club dues or initiation feesTO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATE ATMOSPHERE TO ENTERTAIN DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, 9 OFFICERS HAVE CERTAIN CLUB ACCESS UNDER A SINGLE MEMBERSHIP. THE CLUB IS USED FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES ONLY AND THE INDIVIDUAL OFFICERS HAVE NO PERSONAL MEMBERSHIP PRIVILEGES, THEREFORE NOT CONSIDERED COMPENSATION.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 4a Severance or change-of-control paymentThe following interested persons received severance during 2018: Jeffrey Brown - $121,154 Ann Gordon - $31,075 Curtis Garnett - $29,988 Billy Johnson - $54,932
Schedule J, Part I, Line 4b Supplemental nonqualified retirement planThe Following interested persons participated in or received payment from supplemental nonqualified retirement plans as described in IRC Section 457(f). The individuals below received payouts from the plan: George Buskirk - $37,491 Daniel Wheeler - $104,373 Jeffrey Brown - $113,986 Verna Jones - $65,552 Contributions were made to the plan for the following individuals: Daniel S. Wheeler - $54,653 George A. Buskirk, Jr. - $22,205 R.J. Stoffer - $22,459 Shawn Long - $23.607 Horacio Baca - $20,945 Kevin Bartlett - $24,625 Louis Celli - $24,097 Rodney Rolland - $22,684

Schedule L IRS990ScheduleL

Bus Tr Involve Interested Prsn BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp

Name Of Interested NameOfInterested

Business Name BusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1Hoosier Trust CompanyBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Relationship DescriptionGeorge A. Buskirk, Jr. is the National Treasurer and is a Trustee of Hoosier Trust CompanyRelationshipDescriptionTxt
Transaction$311,331TransactionAmt
TransactionHoosier Trust Company manages the investments of the organization.TransactionDesc
Sharing Of RevenuesfalseSharingOfRevenuesInd

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (12 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
Form 990, Part I, Line 7a Unrelated Business RevenueTHE FORM 990-T SHOWS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME IN THE AMOUNT OF -$1,011,284. THIS AMOUNT INCLUDES DISALLOWED TRANSPORTATION FRINGE BENEFITS OF $750, WHICH IS NOT REFLECTED ON PART VIII, COLUMN C. AS A RESULT, PART I, LINE 7A IS -$468,342.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a Delegate broad authority to a committeeBylaws, Article VII, National Executive Committee Section 1. Between National Conventions, the administrative power shall be vested in the National Executive Committee, which shall be composed of the National Commander, the National Vice Commanders, and one National Executive Committeeman and one alternate from each Department to be elected as such department shall determine, the alternate to act only in the absence of the National Executive Committeeman.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 8b Documentation of meetings held by committees of governing bodyThe organization does not have any committees with authority to act on its behalf.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 10b Monitoring compliance of local unit's activitiesThe organization does have local chapters. However, the organization does not have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters. The departments and posts are independent corporations. American Legion National Headquarters provides support of programs but those programs are not mandated.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing bodyThe American Legion National Headquarters Board of Directors has delegated its authority for oversight and review of the Form 990 to a body of a more appropriate size and expertise. This body is called the Financial Governance Committee. Any action taken by the Financial Governance Committee is reported to the full board and the board is afforded the opportunity to comment on those actions. The Form 990 was reviewed by the Financial Governance Committee before it was filed.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policyThe organization has a written conflict of interest policy. Every employee who is above deputy director is required to complete the conflict of interest disclosure. The Human Resources department ensures all required employees have completed the disclosure on an annual basis. The National Judge Advocate ensures all board members comply with the disclosure policy. The officers and directors are required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts. Together the human resources department and the National Judge Advocate monitor and enforce compliance with the policy.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management officialThe compensation of the organization's National Adjutant (the top management official) is reviewed annually by the Compensation Committee, gathered for the sole purpose of researching and overseeing the compensation of the organization's top officials. The committee is a group of independent persons who use compensation surveys gathered by the Human Resources department to help determine an appropriate level of compensation. The content of the meetings is documented in minutes. This process was last undertaken in October 2018.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employeesIn addition, the Compensation Committee annually reviews the salaries/honorariums of all other officers and key employees of the organization. This review includes the following positions: National Commander, National Judge Advocate, National Treasurer, and the 3 Executive Directors. The committee uses compensation surveys gathered by the Human Resources department to help determine an appropriate level of compensation. The content of the meetings is documented in minutes. This process was last undertaken in February 2018.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the publicThe organization's financial statements are filed with Congress annually and are available to the general public. The governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available upon request.
Form 990, Part VIII, Line 2f Other Program Service RevenueOTHER - Total Revenue: 1696618, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: 1696618, Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: ;
Form 990, Part VIII, Line 11d Other Miscellaneous RevenueOTHER - Total Revenue: 701304, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: 701304, Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: ;
Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balancesChange in Paid-up-for-life membership - 2868304; Amortization of Pension Loss - -2262117; Pension related changes other than net periodic pension cost - 4333383; Change in Value of CFA - -440;

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Id Related Tax Exempt Org IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp (7 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdEINEINPrimary ActivitiesPrimaryActivitiesTxtLegal Domicile StateLegalDomicileStateCdExempt Code SectionExemptCodeSectionTxtPublic Charity StatusPublicCharityStatusTxtBusiness Name Line1DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1TxtControlled OrganizationControlledOrganizationInd
American Legion Child Welfare Foundation
700 N Pennsylvania StreetIndianapolisIN46204357041737GrantmakingIN501(c)(3)7NAYes (true)
American Legion Endowment Fund Corporation
700 N Pennsylvania StreetIndianapolisIN46204356039680Manage FundIN501(c)(3)Type IIAmerican Legion National Headquartersfalse
The American Legion National Emergency Fund
PO Box 1055IndianapolisIN46206356679628Assist MembersIN501(c)(3)7American Legion National HeadquartersYes (true)
The American Legion September 11 Memorial
PO Box 1055IndianapolisIN46206421553035ScholarshipsIN501(c)(3)7American Legion National HeadquartersYes (true)
Citizens Flag Alliance Inc
700 N Pennsylvania StreetIndianapolisIN46204351924749Preserve FlagIN501(c)(4)NAfalse
The American Legion Charities
700 N Pennsylvania StreetIndianapolisIN46204386902131GrantmakingIN501(c)(3)7American Legion National HeadquartersYes (true)
American Legion Charities Inc
700 N Pennsylvania StreetIndianapolisIN46204901017997GrantmakingIN501(c)(3)7American Legion National Headquartersfalse
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Receipt Of Int Annts Rnts RyltsfalseReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd
Gift Grnt Or Cap Contri To Oth OrgYes (true)GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd
Gift Grnt Cap Contri From Oth OrgYes (true)GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees To Other OrgYes (true)LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees From Oth OrgfalseLoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd
Div Related OrganizationfalseDivRelatedOrganizationInd
Asset Sale To Other OrgfalseAssetSaleToOtherOrgInd
Asset Purchase From Other OrgfalseAssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd
Asset ExchangefalseAssetExchangeInd
Rental Of Facilities To Oth OrgfalseRentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd
Rental Of Fclts From Oth OrgfalseRentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services For Oth OrgYes (true)PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services By Other OrgfalsePerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd
Sharing Of FacilitiesYes (true)SharingOfFacilitiesInd
Paid Employees SharingYes (true)PaidEmployeesSharingInd
Reimbursement Paid To Other OrgfalseReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd
Reimbursement Paid By Other OrgfalseReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd
Transfer To Other OrgfalseTransferToOtherOrgInd
Transfer From Other OrgfalseTransferFromOtherOrgInd

Transactions Related Org TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp (5 entries)

Transaction TypeTransactionTypeTxtInvolvedInvolvedAmtMethod Of Amount DeterminationMethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt
American Legion Child Welfare Foundation
C$264,000FMV
The American Legion September 11 memorial
C$801,398FMV
American Legion Endowment Fund Corporation
C$227,000FMV
THE AMERICAN LEGION CHARITIES
C$100,000FMV
American Legion Charities Inc
C$595,613FMV