American Legion is located in Groton, NY. The organization was established in 1934. 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 12/2021, American Legion employed 10 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 12/2021, American Legion generated $193.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $134.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.3% per year over the past 6 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
TO FOSTER CAMARADERIE AMOUNG UNITED STATES VETERANS OF OVERSEAS CONFLICTS. TO SERVE OUR VETERANS, THE MILITARY AND OUR COMMUNITIES. TO ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF ALL VETERANS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROVIDE VETERANS OF OVERSEAS CONFLICTS A PLACE TO GATHER FOR SOCIAL INTERACTION AND TO DISCUSS LOCAL VETERAN ISSUES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Rich Chandler Adjutant | OfficerTrustee | 12 | $0 |
Paul Koekebacker Second Vice | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Frank Heine Commander | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Kris Sims Chaplain | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Lowell Smith Service Offi | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Frederick Youngs First Vice C | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $9,700 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $16,590 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $8,117 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $26,290 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $111,940 |
Investment income | $138 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $4,234 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $50,856 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $193,458 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $29,561 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $7,148 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,263 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $490 |
Office expenses | $304 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $20,648 |
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 | $5,695 |
All other expenses | $4,649 |
Total functional expenses | $134,493 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $113,518 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $10,274 |
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 | $2,200 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $8,117 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $134,109 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,867 |
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 | $1,867 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $132,242 |
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 | $134,109 |
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