American Legion is located in Somersworth, NH. 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. As of 12/2022, American Legion employed 14 individuals. 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 12/2022, American Legion generated $285.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $299.3k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.5% per year over the past 5 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
VETERAN'S ADVOCACY & COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO PROVIDE CENTAL LOCATION FOR LOCAL VETERANS TO MEET AND PARTICIPATE IN LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL VETERAN AFFAIRS. PROVIDE FUNDING AND VOLUNTEERS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDES NATIONAL & STATE LEVEL AFFILIATIONS & ORGANIZATIONAL NEWSLETTER ALLOWS FOR THE PROMULGATION OF INFORMATION RELATING TO VETERAN AFFAIRS. ASSIST VETERAN'S IN APPLYING & PROCURING ELIGIBLE SERVICES.
AWARDING SCHOLARSHIPS IS A CORNERSTONE OF THE AMERICAN LEGION'S COMMUNITY ACTIVISIM AS WELL AS ANNUAL SUPPORT FOR YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS AND OTHER SOMERSWORTH-BERWICK SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS. POST #69 SPONSORS AND COORDINATES THE CITY OF SOMERSWORTH ACTIVITIES FOR MEMORIAL DAY AND FOR VETERAN'S DAY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Maryanne Germain Commander & Adjutant | Officer | 8 | $0 |
Dana O'hare Finance Officer | Officer | 16 | $5,278 |
William Guilmette Sr Vice Cmder & Adjutant | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Tammi L Harris Bar Manager | 40 | $41,950 | |
Paul Edgar Chaplain | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Denis Moore Jr Historian/trustee & Jr Vice Cmdr | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $3,787 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,686 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,473 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $3,588 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $3,668 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $97,768 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $144,740 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $285,005 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $7,875 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $3,952 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $19,185 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $47,228 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $47,228 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $65,479 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $9,229 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $25 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,285 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,172 |
Office expenses | $4,251 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $65,100 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,977 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $15,160 |
Insurance | $10,773 |
All other expenses | $6 |
Total functional expenses | $299,347 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $168,233 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $46,092 |
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 | $12,753 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $206,183 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $433,261 |
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 | $6,245 |
Total liabilities | $6,245 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $87,149 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $339,867 |
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 | $433,261 |