THE AMERICAN LEGION DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA

EIN: 940280890

SANGER, CA

Total Revenue
$4,224,174
Total Expenses
$2,558,866
Total Assets
$9,454,761
Net Assets
$6,541,794
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1928
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
SAM FLORES
Phone
5598758387
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE AMERICAN LEGION DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA, founded in 1928, is a community nonprofit that reported $4.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 82% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.7M, a strong 39% operating margin.

Mission

VETERANS PROGRAMS AND REHABILITATION

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

TAXPAYER IS AN EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER IRS SECTION 501(C)(19). ITS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE ORGANIZED SUBSTANTIALLY TO UPHOLD AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; TO...

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TAXPAYER IS AN EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER IRS SECTION 501(C)(19). ITS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE ORGANIZED SUBSTANTIALLY TO UPHOLD AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; TO MAINTAIN LAW AND ORDER; TO FOSTER AND PERPETUATE A ONE HUNDRED PERCENT AMERICANISM; TO PRESERVE THE MEMORIES AND INCIDENTS OF OUR ASSOCIATIONS IN THE GREAT WARS; TO INCULCATE A SENSE OF INDIVIDUAL OBLIGATION TO THE COMMUNITY,STATE AND NATION; TO COMBAT THE AUTOCRACY OF BOTH CLASSES AND THE MASSES; TO MAKE RIGHT THE MASTER OF MIGHT; TO PROMOTE PEACE AND GOODWILL ON EARTH; TO SAFEGUARD AND TRANSMIT TO POSTERITY THE PRINCIPLES OF JUSTICE, FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY; TO CONSECRATE AND SANCTIFY OUR COMRADESHIP BY OUR DEVOTION TO MUTUAL HELPFULNESS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,206,557
Program Service Revenue $1,967,603
Investment Income $42,979
Other Revenue $7,035
TOTAL REVENUE $4,224,174

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $937,304
Fundraising Expenses $51,722
Other Expenses $1,621,562
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,558,866

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,224,174 $2,314,974 +0.8%
Expenses $2,558,866 $2,673,392 0.0%
Net Income $1,665,308 $-358,418 -5.6%
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
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
22
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
8
$96,247
Total Directors
8
$96,247
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SAM FLORES ADJUTANT 40.00
Officer Director
$96,247 $0 $96,247
NICK ROSA COMMANDER 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JERE ROMANO NATIONAL EXEC 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN MINNELLA JUDGE ADVOCATE 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY CASH CHAPLAIN 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
FRED SHACKLETT HISTORIAN 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD RAMIREZ SGT AT ARMS 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANE DEVRIES PARLIAMENTARIAN 0.00
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 $4,224,174 $2,558,866 $9,454,761 $1,665,308
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $3,562,199 $2,067,657 $8,181,896 $1,494,542
2022 $2,846,071 $2,137,969 $6,810,833 $708,102
2021 $2,250,669 $1,670,366 $5,360,937 $580,303
2021 $3,082,211 $1,803,741 $6,324,109 $1,278,470
2020 $2,217,163 $2,510,403 $4,778,898 $-293,240
2019 $3,217,009 $3,381,960 $5,084,120 $-164,951
2018 $3,488,419 $3,098,771 $5,149,480 $389,648
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