American Legion is located in Wolcott, 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. 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 06/2019, American Legion generated $118.6k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 5 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $142.9k during the year ending 06/2019. 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
2019
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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COMMUNITY SERVICE VETERANS ORGANIZATION THE AMERICAN LEGION IS A PATRIOTIC, COMMUNITY SERVICE WAR-TIME VETERANS ORGANIZATION. WE SUPPORT MANY CAUSES, DONATING TO LOCAL
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE AMERICAN LEGION IS A PATRIOTIC, MUTUAL HELP, COMMUNITY SERVICE WAR-TIME VETERANS ORGANIZATION. WE SUPPORT MANY CAUSES, DONATING TO LOCAL AS WELL AS NATIONAL CHARITIES OF ALL TYPES, INCLUDING DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN & THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS. WE ALSO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR OUR MEMBERS WHO ARE HOSPITALIZED OR AFFECTED BY NATURAL DISASTERS, AND OFFER SCHOLARSHIPS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Frank Calo Adjutant | Officer | 6 | $500 |
Richard Merritt Finance Officer | Officer | 6 | $500 |
Andrew Olearnick Commander | Officer | 6 | $0 |
Thomas Bodor Sr Vice Commander | Officer | 6 | $0 |
Charlie Zaorski Jr Vice Commander | Officer | 6 | $0 |
Joseph Vaillancourt Chaplain | Officer | 6 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,260 |
Investment income | $88 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $5,619 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $685 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $97,580 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $118,632 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,250 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $250 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,000 |
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 | $329 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,146 |
Office expenses | $1,827 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $60,542 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,799 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $35,546 |
Insurance | $9,781 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $142,886 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $54,128 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $41,153 |
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 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $317,035 |
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 | $313,396 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,639 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $317,035 |
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