American Legion

Organization Overview

American Legion is located in Sanborn, NY. The organization was established in 1953. 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 12/2023, American Legion employed 8 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 12/2023, American Legion generated $106.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $92.2k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

DUES AND PROCEEDS FROM MEMBERS OF THIS VETERANS ORGANIZATION ARE USED TO PROMOTE THE PRINCIPLES AND POLICIES SET FORTH IN THE ORGANIZATIONS CONSTITUTION, AND THE NATIONAL, DEPARTMENT, AND THE NIAGARA COUNTY CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

ITS PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO UPHOLD AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, TO MAINTAIN LAW AND ORDER, TO FOSTER AND PERPETUATE A ONE-HUNDRED PERCENT AMERICANISM, TO PRESERVE THE MEMORIES AND INCIDENTS OF THEIR ASSOCIATIONS IN THE GREAT WARS, TO INCULCATE A SENSE OF INDIVIDUAL OBLIGATION TO THE COMMUNITY, STATE AND NATION, TO COMBAT AUTOCRACY OF BOTH THE CLASSES AND THE MASSES, TO MAKE RIGHT THE MASTER OF MIGHT, TO PROMOTE PEACE AND GOODWILL ON EARTH, TO SAFEGUARD AND TRANSMIT TO POSTERITY AND PRINCIPLES OF JUSTICE, FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY, TO CONSECRATE AND SANCTIFY THEIR COMRADESHIP BY THEIR DEVOTION TO MUTUAL HELPFULNESS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Chester Slota
Trustee
$0
Wilfred Beutel
Trustee
$0
George Anderson
Trustee
$0
Peter Amenta
Trustee
$0
Andrew Wurl
Sargent At Arms
$0
Roger Shlea
Adjunct
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$11,997
Fundraising events$6,175
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$5,164
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$23,336
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $6
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 $33,533
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $49,331
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $106,206

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