American Legion is located in Lubec, ME. The organization was established in 1946. According to its NTEE Classification (W30) the organization is classified as: Military & Veterans Organizations, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. American Legion is a 501(c)(19) and as such, is described as a "Post or Organization of Past or Present Members of the Armed Forces" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, American Legion generated $55.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 40.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $59.3k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 14.9% per year over the past 2 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
COMRADSHIP AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMRADSHIP, COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS THAT ARE REQUIRED AND NECESSARY TO SERVICE AND PROMOTE THE NEEDS OF FORMER MILITARY MEMBERS IN THE COMMUNITY
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Clifford Cheney Commander | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Paul Hannem Finance Officer | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Craig Calder 1st Vice Commander | Officer | 4 | $0 |
George Eaton 2nd Vice Commander | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Leroy Kelly Sargent At Arms | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Maureen Ramsey Adjutant | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $3,325 |
Fundraising events | $9,176 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $12,501 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $37 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $16,658 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $26,347 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $55,543 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,388 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $4,910 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $13 |
Office expenses | $2,088 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $8,303 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $376 |
Insurance | $4,848 |
All other expenses | $12,226 |
Total functional expenses | $59,327 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,157 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,440 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $832 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $13,429 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $956 |
Total liabilities | $956 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $12,473 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $13,429 |