American Legion
- Assets
- $984.5k
- Revenue
- $1.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Vineyard Haven, MA
- Founding
- 03/1946
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 04-2724716
Organization Overview
American Legion, operating under the name General George W Goethals, is located in Vineyard Haven, 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. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. General George W Goethals 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, General George W Goethals generated $1.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (33.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $21.6k during the year ending 12/2022. 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 AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MAINTIAN TOWN OF TISBURY'S VETERANS MEMORIAL CENETERY AND AVENUE OF FLAGS: CONSISTING OF 450 FULL SIZE FLAGS WITH BRASS PLAQUES ON POLISHED POLES. MAINTIAN VETERANS MARKERS AND GRAVES PURCHASE AND ERECT NEW MONUMENTS AS APPROPRIATE OCCASIONS ARISE. PERFORM AS SOLE DUKES COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL SERVICES HONOR GUARD CONDUCTING AN AVERAGE OF 3 FUNERALS PER MONTHS IN FULL DRESS UNIFORMS WITH FIRING DETAIL
ANNUALLY AWARD UP TO 2 $500 SCHOLARSHIPS PER YEAR TO QUALIFIED APPLICANTS FROM THE LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL.
PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN NEED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Woodrow Williams Jr. Vice President | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Jo Ann Murphy Finance Officer | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Melvin Thornhill Sgt At Arms | Officer | 5 | $0 |
David Berube Sr. Vice President | Officer | 5 | $0 |
E Kevin Nichols Post Service Officer | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Charles Cotnoir Adjutant/clerk | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $1,754 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,754 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $47 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,801 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| 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 | $2,311 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $17,219 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $47 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $21,562 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $77,675 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $906,800 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $984,475 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $944,071 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $40,404 |
| 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 | $984,475 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Legion has recieved totaling $500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Marthas Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation Inc Edgartown, MA PURPOSE: EXEMPT PURPOSE | $500 |
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