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 12/2021, American Legion employed 6 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 $61.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $77.4k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.7%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

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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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$10,850
Fundraising events$1,916
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,127
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$15,893
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $4
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 $27,117
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $18,475
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $61,489

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