American Legion
- Assets
- $836.8k
- Revenue
- $30.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Westwood, MA
- Founding
- 03/1946
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 04-6189371
Organization Overview
American Legion is located in Westwood, 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. 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 $30.4k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $16.6k during the year ending 12/2023.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SUPPORT THE AMERICAN LEGION IN IT'S EFFORTS TO HELP VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. WE ARE COMMITTED TO THE MENTORING AND SPONSORSHIP OF YOUTH PROGRAMS IN OUR COMMUNITY, ADVOCATING PATRIOTISM AND HONOR, PROMOTING A STRONG NATIONAL SECURITY, AND CONTINUED DEVOTION TO OUR FELLOW SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BASEBALL IS A PROGRAM OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, WE SPONSOR A JUNIOR TEAM FOR PLAYERS 17 YEARS OLD AND UNDER. THIS TEAM IS GEARED FOR THE SERIOUS PLAYER WHO INTENDS TO PLAY BASEBALL AT THE COLLEGIATE LEVEL. AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL IS ALSO A CHAMPION OF EQUALITY, MAKING TEAMMATES OUT OF YOUNG ATHLETES FROM ALL SOCIOECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS. THE PROGRAM HAS BEEN A STEPPING STONE TO ADULTHOOD FOR MILLIONS OF YOUNG PEOPLE WHO WOULD GO ON TO SERVE THEIR COUNTRY, RAISE FAMILIES OR PLAY THE SPORT AT THE HIGHEST LEVELS.
THE AMERICAN LEGION ORATORICAL CONTEST EXISTS TO DEVELOP DEEPER KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION FOR THE U.S. CONSTITUTION AMONG HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. SINCE 1938, THE PROGRAM HAS PRESENTED PARTICIPANTS WITH AN ACADEMIC SPEAKING CHALLENGE THAT TEACHES IMPORTANT LEADERSHIP QUALITIES, THE HISTORY OF OUR NATION'S LAWS, THE ABILITY TO THINK AND SPEAK CLEARLY, AND AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP.
BOYS STATE IS A PROGRAM OF THE AMERICAN LEGION DEVELOPED FROM THE CONCEPT THAT YOUTH SHOULD BE OFFERED A BETTER PERSPECTIVE OF THE PRACTICAL OPERATION OF GOVERNMENT: THAT THE INDIVIDUAL IS AN INTEGRAL PART AND COMMENSURATELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CHARACTER AND SUCCESS OF THEIR GOVERNMENT. AS SUCH, IT IS AN ACTIVITY OF HIGH EDUCATIONAL VALUE, BORN OF A NEED FOR YOUTH TRAINING IN PRACTICAL CITIZENSHIP. TO ELABORATE BOYS STATE IS EASILY CLASSIFIED AS A LEADERSHIP ACTION PROGRAM WHERE QUALIFIED MALE HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS TAKE PART IN A PRACTICAL GOVERNMENT COURSE DESIGNED TO DEVELOP IN THE YOUNG CITIZEN A WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF THE STRUCTURE OF GOVERNMENT, IT IS AN OBJECTIVE CITIZENSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM.
THE AMERICAN LEGION, DEPARTMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS SPONSORS A STUDENT TROOPER PROGRAM IN COOPERATION WITH THE MASSACHUSETTS STATE POLICE ACADEMY. THE GOAL IS TO RECRUIT YOUTHS REPRESENTING ALL COMMUNITIES AND CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS AND TO INCREASE THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF THE JOB OF POLICE OFFICERS. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO EXPOSE YOUNG ADULTS TO THE DEMANDS OF POLICY TRAINING AND TO DEVELOP BETTER RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE POLICE THAT SERVE OUR COMMUNITIES. THE PROGRAM IS AN INTENSIVE ONE WEEK, RESIDENTIAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR YOUNG ADULTS.
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PDF Copies of 990 Filings
Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
James Martin Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Richard Dermarderosiam Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Paul Mullen Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Richard D Paster President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
J Kenneth Foscaldo Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Edward Richardson Clerk | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $1,783 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $243 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,026 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $28,371 |
| 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 | $30,397 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $7,100 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $1,880 |
| 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 | $2,219 |
| 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 | $1,810 |
| 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 | $2,514 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,099 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $16,622 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $357 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $836,423 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $836,780 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $836,780 |
| 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 | $836,780 |