American Legion is located in North Tonawanda, 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 $51.6k 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 (8.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $45.8k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.8%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
SERVICE AND SUPPORT TO LOCAL VETERANS ALONG WITH MEMORIALIZING DECEASED VETERANS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Laura Thomas Commander | 4 | $0 | |
Kevin Hodgson Treasurer | 4 | $0 | |
Robert Sondel Adjutant | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $12,395 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $4,901 |
Investment income | $11 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $18,485 |
Other Revenue | $8,489 |
Total Revenue | $51,562 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $21,586 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $0 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $23,616 |
Total expenses | $45,757 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $71,019 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $179,068 |
Total liabilities | $550 |
Net assets or fund balances | $178,518 |
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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 |