American Legion

Organization Overview

American Legion is located in East Rockaway, 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 06/2024, American Legion generated $61.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $77.4k during the year ending 06/2024. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.9%) per year over the past 5 years. 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

PRESERVE GREAT WARS MEMORIES AND ASSIST THE POST IN ITS OBLIGATIONS TO THE COMMUNITY, STATE AND NATION

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

INCOME DERIVED FROM THESE ACTIVITIES ALLOWS THE AMERICAN LEGION TO PRESERVE THE MEMORIES AND INCIDENTS OF OUR ASSOCIATION IN THE GREAT WARS AND ALLOWS THE MEMBERSHIP TO FOSTER AND ASSIST THE POST IN ITS OBLIGATIONS TO THE COMMUNITY, STATE AND NATION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
James Nelson
Commander
$0
William Halvorsen
Treasurer
$0
Dean Fenton
1st Vice Comman
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,145
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,145
Total Program Service Revenue$2,392
Investment income $2,210
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income -$30,671
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $38,780
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $47,824
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $61,680

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