AMERICAN LEGION DEPARTMENT OF MISSISSIPPI

EIN: 640277236

JACKSON, MS

Total Revenue
$317,968
Total Expenses
$363,863
Total Assets
$707,959
Net Assets
$618,705
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1950
Legal Domicile
MS
Principal Officer
DEBORAH FIELDER
Phone
6013524986
Tax Period
2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31

AMERICAN LEGION DEPARTMENT OF MISSISSIPPI, founded in 1950, is a small nonprofit that reported $318K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $364K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

Mission

AMERICAN LEGION IS A PATRIOTIC VETERANS ORGANIZATION DEVOTED TO MUTUAL HELPFULNESS FOR THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED IN AMERICA'S WARS AS RECOGNIZED BY THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS. THE ORGANIZATION ADVOCATED PATRIOTISM, HONOR, AND STRON NATIONAL SECURITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

BOYS' STATE IS A WEEK-LONG PROGRAM WHERE APPROXIMATELY 350 BOYS FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS GATHER AND SIMULATE STATE GOVERNMENTS.

Program 2

LEGIONAIRES MAGAZINE PUBLICATION EXISTS TO INFORM MEMBERS OF BENEFITS AND OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST CIRCULATED TO OVER 19,000 MEMBERS.

Program 3

OTHER PROGRAMS AND SERVICES BENEFITTING OVER 19,000 MEMBERS INCLUDING WORKSHOPS, LEGION BASEBALL, AND LEADERSHIP SERVICES PROVIDED TO DISTRICT POSTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $222,436
Program Service Revenue $95,432
Investment Income $100
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $317,968

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $52,994
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $310,869
TOTAL EXPENSES $363,863

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $317,968 $329,259 0.0%
Expenses $363,863 $375,455 0.0%
Net Income $-45,895 $-46,196 0.0%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
37
Independent Members
37
Employees
3
Volunteers
N/A

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
7
$0
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BERNITA BARNETT NORTHERN ARE N/A
Officer
$0 $0 $0
DEBORAH FIELDER ADJUTANT N/A
Officer
$0 $0 $0
MARK HERRINGTON COMMANDER N/A
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JOHHNY REEVES CENTRAL AREA N/A
Officer
$0 $0 $0
BOBBY THORNTON FINANCE OFFI N/A
Officer
$0 $0 $0
BOBBY THORNTON SOUTHERN ARE N/A
Officer
$0 $0 $0
ROMONA WILLIAMS JUDGE ADVOCA N/A
Officer
$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 $317,968 $363,863 $707,959 $-45,895
2024 $329,259 $375,455 $773,222 $-46,196
2023 $308,097 $361,282 $814,478 $-53,185
2022 $408,962 $365,143 $807,691 $43,819
2021 $287,068 $293,993 $748,759 $-6,925
2020 $297,498 $259,127 $751,828 $38,371
2019 $414,299 $428,969 $749,760 $-14,670
2018 $474,821 $469,615 $779,272 $5,206
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