THE AMERICAN LEGION DEPT OF WASHINGTON

EIN: 910124915

LACEY, WA

Total Revenue
$1,571,031
Total Expenses
$1,258,374
Total Assets
$3,236,104
Net Assets
$3,126,212
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1919
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
ALLAN JENSEN
Phone
3604914373
Tax Period
2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31

THE AMERICAN LEGION DEPT OF WASHINGTON, founded in 1919, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 22% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $313K, a strong 20% operating margin.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO VETERANS IN THE FORM OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING IN COMMUNICATING WITH THE US DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. PROVIDES PATRIOTIC PROGRAMS AND EDUCATION TO VETERANS AND DECENDENTS OF VETERANS AND PROMOTES VETERANS AND THEIR SERVICE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

VETERANS ASSISTANCE AND CLAIMS SERVICE; ADVISE, ASSIST, COUNSEL, AND GUIDE VETERANS WITH CLAIMS FOR ASSISTANCE FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.

Program 2

PUBLICATIONS: THE WASHINGTON STATE LEGIONNAIRE AND EVERGREEN NEWS IS PUBLISHED 6-12 TIMES PER YEAR WITH THE VETERANS' NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR MEMBERS.

Program 3

SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION: PROVIDES PATRIOTIC PROGRAMS AND EDUCATION TO MALE DECENDENTS OF LEGIONNAIRS AND DECEASED VETERANS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $573,369
Program Service Revenue $600,339
Investment Income $97,323
Other Revenue $300,000
TOTAL REVENUE $1,571,031

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $4,000
Salaries & Benefits $671,563
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $582,811
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,258,374

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,571,031 $1,292,944 +0.2%
Expenses $1,258,374 $863,944 +0.5%
Net Income $312,657 $429,000 -0.3%
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
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
12
Volunteers
24000

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
6
$51,519
Total Directors
35
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
EASTER IULI SERVICE OFFI 40.00
Officer
$51,519 $0 $51,519
JULIA BLACKLEDGE FINANCE OFFI 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM BRAKEBILL VICE COMMAND 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM BREILING CHAPLAIN 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER BROCK DISTRICT COM 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAKE CABAUG PAST COMMAND 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB CLARK PAST COMMAND 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM COOK PAST COMMAND 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DALE DAVIS PAST COMMAND 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH DAVITT DISTRICT COM 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WAYNE ELSTON PAST COMMAND 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLAN JENSEN COMMANDER 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD LANGEBACH PAST COMMAND 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEN LEE PAST COMMAND 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DARREL MADDUX DISTRICT COM 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PENNY MARTINEZ VICE COMMAND 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTONIO MENDES SGT-AT-ARMS 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE MONTANEY PAST COMMAND 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAFAEL MUNOZ-CITRON NEC 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TODD NICHOLS JUDGE ADVOCA 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROL REED ALTERNATE NE 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUG RICHARDSON DISTRICT COM 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY ROACH PAST COMMAND 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL SCHRIER PAST COMMAND 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EDWARD SMITH DISTRICT COM 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LOREN SPERRY PAST COMMAND 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENIPHER STORMS DISTRICT COM 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICK SUCEE PAST COMMAND 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT THEAL DISTRICT COM 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EARL THOMPSON DISTRICT COM 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN UPSON DISTRICT COM 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY WALKER VICE COMMAND 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB WALLACE PAST COMMAND 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOEL WARE DISTRICT COM 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF WILLIAMS DISTRICT COM 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBRA WOOD VICE COMMAND 10.00
Officer 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 $1,571,031 $1,258,374 $3,236,104 $312,657
2024 $1,292,944 $863,944 $2,721,595 $429,000
2023 $1,165,199 $1,165,822 $2,164,386 $-623
2022 $1,416,251 $1,358,317 $2,106,375 $57,934
2021 $1,767,008 $1,527,505 $2,218,551 $239,503
2020 $1,956,464 $1,405,437 $1,866,776 $551,027
2019 $1,537,386 $1,461,742 $1,341,184 $75,644
2018 $1,748,866 $1,737,623 $1,016,353 $11,243
2018 $1,748,866 $1,737,623 $1,016,353 $11,243
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