American Legion
- Assets
- $12.1m
- Revenue
- $3.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- Troy, NY
- Founding
- 03/1946
- Data as of
- 08/2023
- EIN
- 13-5609522
Organization Overview
American Legion is located in Troy, 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. As of 08/2023, American Legion employed 15 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 08/2023, American Legion generated $3.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.7m during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.0% per year over the past 8 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
REHABILITATION OF DISABLED VETERANS AND OTHER MANDATED ACTIVITIES OF THE AMERICAN LEGION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE GENERAL FUND PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR AMERICAN LEGION POST MEMBERS IN NEW YORK; PROVIDES PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES FOR MEMBERS AND MEMBERS' FAMILIES; PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO VETERANS AND TO CHILDREN OF VETERANS; PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE.
VETERANS' SERVICES PROVIDES ACCREDITED AMERICAN LEGION SERVICE OFFICERS THAT ARE SPECIALLY TRAINED TO PROVIDE EXPERT ASSISTANCE, FREE OF CHARGE, TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. WHILE THE MAJORITY OF A SERVICE OFFICER'S WORK INVOLVES APPLICATION FOR VA DISABILITY BENEFITS, THESE COMPASSIONATE PROFESSIONALS ALSO PROVIDE INFORMATION, REFERRALS AND RESOURCES ON EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT AND BUSINESS, DEATH BENEFITS AND OTHER IMPORTANT TOPICS.
AMERICAN LEGION BOYS STATE OF NEW YORK IS AN ANNUAL WEEK-LONG PROGRAM THAT IMMERSES HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH (CURRENTLY COMPLETING THEIR JUNIOR YEAR) IN CITIZENSHIP AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING. THEY LEARN THE PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF GOVERNMENT AS IT EXISTS IN NEW YORK STATE, AND COME TO RECOGNIZE THAT THE INDIVIDUAL IS INTEGRAL TO THE CHARACTER AND SUCCESS OF GOVERNMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
James W Casey Adjutant | Officer | 40 | $133,000 |
W Patrick Falvey Judge Advoca | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Rev Robert J Sweeney Chaplain | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Frank Carletta Historian | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Richard F Calbo Master At Ar | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Timothy J Collmer Department C | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $21,000 |
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 | $457,404 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $457,404 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,744,386 |
| Investment income | $171,790 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $43,292 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,107,984 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,628,404 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $336,662 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $44,861 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $133,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $640,993 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $47,214 |
| Other employee benefits | $134,930 |
| Payroll taxes | $63,665 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $76,140 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $108,675 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $254,239 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $72,666 |
| Fees for services: Other | $42,953 |
| Advertising and promotion | $35,974 |
| Office expenses | $61,378 |
| Information technology | $70,566 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $37,574 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $391,134 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $83,889 |
| Insurance | $36,496 |
| All other expenses | $81,236 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,701,444 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $923,034 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $295,215 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $168,455 |
| 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 | $40,201 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $693,769 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $9,828,008 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $115,242 |
| Total assets | $12,063,924 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $495,655 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $937,042 |
| 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 | $700,624 |
| Total liabilities | $2,133,321 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,701,708 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,228,895 |
| 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 | $12,063,924 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Legion has awarded $254,450 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
RESEARCH & RECOGNITION PROJECT | | | $100,000 |
AMERICAN LEGION NATIONAL | | | $120,000 |
VETERANS & COMMUNITY HOUSING COALIT | | | $34,450 |