American Legion is located in Epsom, 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. 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 12/2016, American Legion generated $10.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (34.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $12.7k during the year ending 12/2016. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2016
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
THE OBJECT FOR WHICH THIS CORPORATION IS ESTABLISHED IS, FOR GOD AND COUNTRY, WE ASSOCIATE OURSELVES TOGETHER FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES; TO UPHOLD AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION 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 THE CLASSED AND CLASSES; TO MAKE RIGHT THE MASTER OF MIGHT; TO PROMOTE PEACE AND GOOD-WILL ON EARTH; TO SAFEGUARD AND TRANSMIT TO POSTERITY THE PRINCIPLES OF JUSTICE, FREEDOM, AND DEMOCRACY; TO CONSECRATE AND SANCTIFY OUR COMRADESHIP BY DEVOTION TO MUTUAL HELPFULNESS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Gordon Ellis Senior Vice | 0 | $0 | |
Sean Heichlinger Finance Officer | 0 | $0 | |
Robert Blodgett Commander | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,516 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $2,440 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $5,924 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $10,880 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $350 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $4,733 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $222 |
Other expenses | $7,365 |
Total expenses | $12,670 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $11,424 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $18,501 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $18,501 |
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