American Legion

Organization Overview

American Legion is located in Montpelier, VT. The organization was established in 1966. 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 06/2024, American Legion employed 2 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 06/2024, American Legion generated $409.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $382.8k during the year ending 06/2024. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.1%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2018, American Legion has awarded 14 individual grants totaling $207,691. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2024

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PERPETUATE THE PRINCIPLES OF GOVERNMENT EMBODIED IN THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION AS A VALUES-BASED ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO SERVING GOD, COUNTRY, COMMUNITY AND EVERY VETERAN TODAY, TOMORROW AND INTO THE 21ST CENTURY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

VETERANS ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS - WE MAINTAIN A SERVICE OFFICE AT THE VA HOSPITAL CENTER LOCATED IN WHITE RIVER JCT. VERMONT TO ASSIST VETERANS FILING CLAIMS FOR BENEFITS AND SOLVE PROBLEMS FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.


GREEN MOUNTAIN BOYS STATE - THE AMERICAN LEGION, DEPARTMENT OF VERMONT, IS SPONSORING BOYS' STATE TO ASSIST IN THE EDUCATION OF OUR YOUTH IN THE DUTIES, PRIVILEGES, RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP; TO INCULCATE A SENSE OF INDIVIDUAL OBLIGATION TO COMMUNITY, STATE AND NATION; AND TO TEACH THE FUNDAMENTAL PRECEPTS OF GOVERNMENT.


LAW AND ORDER - CHILDREN SPEND A WEEK AT THE NEW HAMPSHIRE POLICE CADET TRAINING ACADEMY LEARNING ABOUT OUR JUDICIAL SYSTEM.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Lawrence Thompson
Dept Serv Offcr
$46,000
Joseph Zickmund
Sr. Vice
$0
Mark Cloutier
Commander
$0
Dennis Minoli
Finance Officer
$0
Robert Pearl
No. Area
$0
Brian Markwell
Adjutant
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$237,613
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$85,944
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$323,557
Total Program Service Revenue$38,429
Investment income $21,036
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$2,080
Net Income from Fundraising Events $9,957
Net Income from Gaming Activities $18,242
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $409,141

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, American Legion has awarded $29,358 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

AMERICAN LEGION CHILD WELFARE

PURPOSE: SUPPORT

$8,200

VETERANS ASSISTANCE OFFICE

PURPOSE: DODGE HOUSE SUPPORT

$21,158
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$9,750,316
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$4,517,394
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$4,867,505
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$3,628,404
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Devens, MA
$2,414,267
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New Bedford, MA
$2,881,457
Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center Inc
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$1,784,606
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$1,885,177
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$1,614,276
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$1,612,291
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$1,361,437
Disabled American Veterans
Braintree, MA
$1,655,471
American Legion
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$2,130,447
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of New York
Albany, NY
$1,321,148
Jamaica Plain Vamc Child Care Center Inc
Jamaica Plain, MA
$1,174,112
American Legion Auxiliary
Castletononthehudson, NY
$1,127,745
American Legion
Bomoseen, VT
$1,009,924
Disabled American Veterans
Lynbrook, NY
$1,123,857
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$825,185
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$1,130,882
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Department Of Massachusetts
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$1,179,429

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