American Legion is located in Winchendon, MA. 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 08/2022, American Legion employed 5 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 08/2022, American Legion generated $394.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $327.3k during the year ending 08/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.5% per year over the past 7 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
TO PROMOTE AND SPONSOR VETERANS SOCIAL & CIVIC FUNCTIONS AS WELL AS PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT VETERAN AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
TO PROVIDE A SOCIAL VENUE TO GENERATE INCOME FOR SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT, AND VETERANS ACTIVITIES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Trent Solomon Finance Offi | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Fran Murphy Historian | Officer | $0 | |
Kevin Gauthier Adjutant | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Mark Desmarais Commander | Officer | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $6,945 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $168,229 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $175,174 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $191,857 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $14,630 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $12,659 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $394,320 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
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 | $74,236 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $8,640 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $4,100 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,765 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $2,377 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $23,952 |
All other expenses | $64,955 |
Total functional expenses | $327,345 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,150 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $52,214 |
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 | $16,963 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $251,476 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $321,803 |
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 | $40,000 |
Total liabilities | $40,000 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $281,803 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $321,803 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Legion has recieved totaling $600.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Robinson Broadhurst Foundation Inc Stamford, NY PURPOSE: PROGRAM | $600 |
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