AMERICAN LEGION POST #57 COLUMBIA COUNTY

EIN: 596153530

LAKE CITY, FL

Total Revenue
$558,615
Total Expenses
$495,958
Total Assets
$435,169
Net Assets
$435,169
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1975
Legal Domicile
FL
Principal Officer
William Huggins
Phone
3867527776
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

AMERICAN LEGION POST #57 COLUMBIA COUNTY, founded in 1975, is a small nonprofit that reported $559K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 21% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $496K left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

TO ENHANCE THE WELL-BEING OF AMERICAS VETERANS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND OUR COMMUNITY BY OUR DEVOTION TO MUTUAL HELPFULNESS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $342,065 Revenue: $1,335,427

WE ENHANCE THE WELLBEING OF LOCAL VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROVIDING SUPPORT, COMMUNITY, AND ENTERTAINMENT. IN CONJUNCTION WITH CROWN WORKFORCE, WE COORDINATE THE VETERANS STAND DOWN EVENT AT...

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WE ENHANCE THE WELLBEING OF LOCAL VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROVIDING SUPPORT, COMMUNITY, AND ENTERTAINMENT. IN CONJUNCTION WITH CROWN WORKFORCE, WE COORDINATE THE VETERANS STAND DOWN EVENT AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR WHERE WE OPEN THE POST TO ANY VETERAN WHO WANTS TO COME IN. DURING THE STAND DOWN, ALL VETERANS IN ATTENDANCE ARE PROVIDED WITH FREE HAIRCUTS, HEALTH EXAMS, CLOTHING/BACK PACKS, MEDICAL CHECKUPS, TOILETRIES, AND MORE AT NO COST TO THE VETERAN. THROUGH THE COURSE OF THE YEAR, WE HAVE AN INHOUSE VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER WHO ASSISTS VETERANS WITH CLAIMS THROUGH VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) AS WELL AS MEETING UNEXPECTED FINANCIAL NEEDS, SUCH AS MOTEL ROOMS FOR OVERNIGHT NEEDS OF OUT OF AREA VETERANS ATTENDING APPOINTMENTS AT THE VA HOSPITAL, HELP WITH OCCASIONAL UTILITY BILLS AND/OR GAS FOR STRANDED VETERANS. WE SUPPORT THE VA DOMICILIARY, A NURSING HOME FOR VETERANS. WE PROVIDE BASIC CARE AND COMFORT ITEMS TO RESIDENTS SUCH AS SOCKS, UNDERWEAR, BLANKETS, AND PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS SUCH AS RAZORS, TOOTHBRUSHES, TOOTHPASTE AND MORE. WE ALSO PROVIDE ENTERTAINMENT FOR RESIDENTS BY FACILITATING FREE BINGO GAMES. WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF OUR COUNTY, WE SET UP VETERANS RESOURCE CENTERS AT THREE PUBLIC LIBRARIES THAT PROVIDE BASIC BENEFIT INFORMATION FOR THE VETERANS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS WHO RESIDE WITHIN THE COUNTY. IT ALSO STEERS THEM IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION DEALING WITH THE COUNTY SERVICE OFFICER AND FILING OF COMPENSATION CLAIMS. WE OFFER SOCIAL QUARTERS FOR OUR VETERANS WHERE THEY CAN FEEL SAFE TO COME AND SOCIALIZE WITH OTHERS WITH SIMILAR BACKGROUNDS AND EXPERIENCES. IN THE SOCIAL QUARTERS WE OFFER PERIODIC DJS, BANDS, KARAOKE, BINGO, AND GAMES FOR VETERANS ENTERTAINMENT AND RELAXATION IN A SAFE ATMOSPHERE.

Program 2
Expenses: $113,102

WE PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND VOLUNTEER SUPPORT TO VARIOUS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY AND VETERANS WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE...

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WE PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND VOLUNTEER SUPPORT TO VARIOUS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY AND VETERANS WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: HOOKED ON HEROES, A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION THAT TAKES VETERANS ON FISHING TRIPS TWICE A YEAR AT NO COST TO THE VETERAN. RENEWED, A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION THAT RUNS A FOOD PANTRY TO HELP HOMELESS VETERANS. THEY ALSO PROVIDE A LIMITED NUMBER OF ROOMS TO HELP HOMELESS VETERANS GET BACK ON THEIR FEET. IN ADDITION, THEY PROVIDE COMPUTER TRAINING, RESUME BUILDING AND OTHER NEEDS TO HELP THEM GET BACK ON THEIR FEET. THE SHERIFFS BOYS RANCH AND COLUMBIA COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENTS SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS, WHICH HELPS TROUBLED YOUTH BECOME RESPONSIBLE ADULTS. OUR AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS PROGRAM PARTICIPATES IN THE MARINE CORPS TOYS FOR TOTS PROGRAM, WHICH RUNS AN ANNUAL TOY RUN TO OBTAIN NEW, UNWRAPPED TOYS FOR CHILDREN WHO OTHERWISE MAY NOT HAVE A CHRISTMAS. THEY ALSO RAISE FUNDS FOR A PROGRAM TO ASSIST IN MEETING THE IMMEDIATE NEEDS OF THE LESS FORTUNATE YOUTH WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY. ADDITIONAL SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE PROVIDING BOOKS TO THE LOCAL SCHOOLS FOR STUDENTS. WE SUPPORT PROJECT VET RELIEF, WHICH IS A STATE LEVEL AMERICAN LEGION PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SERVICES TO VETERANS TO HELP REDUCE VETERAN SUICIDES THAT OCCUR AT AN AVERAGE OF 22 TIMES DAILY THROUGHOUT OUR NATION.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $219,294
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $347
Other Revenue $338,974
TOTAL REVENUE $558,615

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $113,102
Salaries & Benefits $182,961
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $455,167
Other Expenses $199,895
TOTAL EXPENSES $495,958

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $558,615 $462,378 +0.2%
Expenses $495,958 $525,938 -0.1%
Net Income $62,657 $-63,560 -2.0%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
13
Volunteers
50

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
12
$21,715
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ENRIQUE CABRERA COMMANDER 20.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM HUGGINS 1ST VICE COMMANDER 20.00
Officer
$21,715 $0 $21,715
OTIS D PEWETT FINANCE OFFICER 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JAMES CAMPBELL 2ND VICE COMMANDER 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
VICTORIA ZIEGLER 3RD VICE COMMANDER 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JAMES REHEREMAN 4TH VICE COMMANDER 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
ALLEN WOOD CHAPLAIN 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL ZIEGLER ADJUNCT 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN PALECEK JUDGE ADVOCATE 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JOHN GRUBB SERVICE OFFICER 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
EDDIE RECTOR HISTORIAN 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JAMES GAVENS SERGEANT AT ARMS 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
GEORGE WEHRLI EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD MOBLEY EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN COX EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MITCHELL COOPER EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $558,615 $495,958 $435,169 $62,657
2023 $462,378 $525,938 $372,512 $-63,560
2022 $472,144 $409,634 $437,885 $62,510
2021 $521,699 $313,211 $373,562 $208,488
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