American Legion

Organization Overview

American Legion is located in Chester, VT. 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 12/2023, American Legion employed 6 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 12/2023, American Legion generated $241.9k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 5 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $259.5k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.8%) per year over the past 5 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO HONOR THE SACRIFICE OF THOSE WHO SERVE BY ENHANCING THE LIVES OF OUR VETERANS, MILITARY AND THEIR FAMILIES. ADVOCATE FOR VETERANS EDUCATE OUR CITIZENS, MENTOR YOUTH AND PREMOTE PATRIOTISM, GOOD CITIZENSHIP, PEACE AND SECURITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

SUPPORT AND ADVOCATE FOR VETERANS, ACTIVE MILITARY AND THEIR FAMILIES; FOSTER PATRIOTISM AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP; AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROMOTE QUALITY EDUCATION AND LITERACY; PROVIDE EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES TAHT UPHOLD THE IDEALS OF FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY; PROVIDE MEANINGFUL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY; EMPOWER OUR MEMBERSHIP TO ACHIEVE PERSONAL FUFILLMENT THROUGH SERVICE NOT SELF


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Edwin Peterson
1st Vice
$16,113
Michael Tennis
2nd Vice
$0
Huzon Stewart
Commander
$0
Scott Wendel
Adjuant
$0
Jeffrey Holden
Finane Officer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$2,915
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$8,424
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$11,339
Total Program Service Revenue$34,701
Investment income $39
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $14,031
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $94,773
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $81,658
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $241,906

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