American Legion is located in Beacon, 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 12/2021, American Legion generated $31.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $55.6k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 22.8% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE FOR FHE SUPPORT OF US VETERANS, CHILDREN AND YOUTH AND TO PROMOTE AMERICANISM
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE US VET AND THEIR FAMILIES. SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS GIVEN TO BOYS STATE, VETERANS AND CIVIC GROUPS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Vinnie J Herring Jr Bingo Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Mac Enroe Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $4,007 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $153 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,160 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $27,607 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
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 | $31,767 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $559 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,594 |
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 | $28,828 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $550 |
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 | $621 |
Information technology | $937 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $3 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,495 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $422 |
All other expenses | $165 |
Total functional expenses | $55,631 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $33,351 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $29,907 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $63,258 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $32,817 |
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 | $32,817 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $30,441 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $63,258 |
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Coast Guard Foundation Inc Stonington, CT | $21,630,462 | $10,406,014 |
Usa Veteran And Military Support Foundation Inc Buzzards Bay, MA | $1,068 | $7,423,561 |
Veterans Leadership Program Of Western Pennsylvania Inc Pittsburgh, PA | $2,368,240 | $7,560,705 |
Veterans North East Outreach Center Inc Haverhill, MA | $8,243,940 | $5,723,835 |
Veterans Outreach Center Inc Rochester, NY | $10,292,940 | $5,967,513 |
Army Aviation Association Of America Inc Monroe, CT | $11,637,681 | $3,912,077 |
Veterans Research Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | $4,865,557 | $2,533,091 |
American Legion Wormleysburg, PA | $6,891,300 | $3,184,606 |
Common Defense Civic Engagement New York, NY | $599,694 | $2,910,495 |
American Legion Troy, NY | $13,558,229 | $3,222,198 |