American Legion
- Assets
- $454.7k
- Revenue
- $34.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Freeport, NY
- Founding
- 03/1946
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 11-6105015
Organization Overview
American Legion is located in Freeport, NY. 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 12/2020, American Legion generated $34.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (13.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $33.0k during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (21.9%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
RELIEF AID AND ASSISTANCE TO DISABLED & INDIGENT VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROGRAM SERVICES MEMORIAL DAY PARADE: THE BALDWIN POST SPONSERS THE MEMORIAL DAY PARADE AND SOLICITS MARCHERS FROM 80 LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, OBTAINING PERMITS FROM THE COUNTY, TOWN PARK AND LOCAL POLICE UNITS. THE PARADE CONSISTS OF 6 DIVISIONS OF 700 MARCHERS PER DIVISION, WITH 8 BANDS. MEMORIAL DAY IS A TOWN CELEBRATION, ALL LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS ARE REPRESENTED. THE PARADE ENDS UP AT SILVER LAKE PARK, WHERE POLITICAL, CIVIC AND RELIGIOUS LEADERS ADDRESS THE MARCHERS. A COLLATION IS HELD AT THE POST FOLLOWING AND THE WHOLE TOWN IS INVITED. INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS ARE MADE BY LOCAL MERCHANTS, STORES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP DEFRAY THE COST OF THE PARADE. THE INSURANCE FOR THE PARADE IS WHOLLY PAID BY THE POST. THE POST PROVIDES THE SPEAKERS STAND, PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM, FLOWERS, WREATHS, BUTTONS, TROPIES AND PROGRAMS AS WELL AS ALL MANPOWER FOR THE 4 TO 5 MONTHS PREPARATION.
POST PROVIDED CHRISTMAS PARTIES FOR DISABLED AND OTHER VETERANS AND CHILDREN FROM THE TOWN AND PRESENTED FOOD BASKETS TO THE NEEDY AND SHUT INS.
POST NEEDY VETERANS PROGRAM, THE POST PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO TEPORARILY DISTRESSES AND UNEMPLOYED NEEDY VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO ASSIST THEM IN GETTING BACK ON THEIR FEET.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Fred Caputo Treasurer | Trustee | $0 | |
Bob Hare Commander | Trustee | $0 | |
Jack Wachter Vice Command | Trustee | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $262 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $55,519 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $55,781 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $575 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | -$22,184 |
| 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 | $34,172 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| All other expenses | $12,045 |
| Total functional expenses | $33,025 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $95,804 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $45,679 |
| 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 | $313,173 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $454,656 |
| 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 | $454,656 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $454,656 |
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