American Legion

Organization Overview

American Legion is located in Norwalk, CT. 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 08/2024, American Legion employed 13 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 08/2024, American Legion generated $210.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $224.5k during the year ending 08/2024. While expenses have increased by 11.1% per year over the past 5 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2024

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE SOCIAL WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY; ASSIST NEEDY AND DISABLED VETERANS; PERPETUATE THE MEMORY OF DECEASED VETERANS; SPONSOR ACTIVITIES OF A PATRIOTIC NATURE; AND PROVIDE SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR MEMBERS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

FUND TWO SCHOLARSHIPS EACH YEAR. THE SCHOLARSHIP IS NOT A NEEDS-BASED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, BUT RATHER ONE WHERE ELIGIBLE HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS COMPETE FOR THE AWARDS. THE CANDIDATES NEED TO DEMONSTRATE A TIE TO VETERANS EITHER THROUGH FAMILY OR COMMUNITY SERVICE. DIRECT SUPPORT OF AMERICAN LEGION EVENTS WILL EARN ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATION. NO SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED FOR THE YEAR ENDING AUGUST 31, 2023.


THE VETERAN OF THE MONTH FLAG RAISING PROGRAM IS HELD THE FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH AND HONORS DECEASED VETERANS. THE POST HOSTS NINE CEREMONIES PER YEAR.


ORGANIZATIONAL COSTS: ADVERTISING AND SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT = $495; BOYS STATE NOMINEES 2 X $350 = $700, $36 DONATION TO STATE PROGRAMS, AND $525 DONATION FOR EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Tony Alves
Trustee Committee Chairman
$0
Richard Olson
Commander
$0
Jeffrey Dewitt
First Vice Commander
$0
Tony Coppola
Finance Officer
$0
Fred Belinsky
House Committee Chairman
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$1,258
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$26,402
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$27,660
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $3,120
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $48,360
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $16,410
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $96,552
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $210,079

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