American Legion
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $497.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Chambersburg, PA
- Founding
- 03/1946
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 23-0369981
Organization Overview
American Legion is located in Chambersburg, PA. 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 12/2023, American Legion generated $497.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $288.1k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (12.7%) per year over the past 9 years. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDING FOOD, BEVERAGES, AND ENTERTAINMENT TO MEMBERS, AND SUPPORTING COMMUNITY, ARMED SERVICES, VETERANS AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, AND SPONSORING NUMEROUS CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO VETERANS AND THOSE IN NEED IN THE LOCAL AREA.
DONATIONS WERE MADE TO VARIOUS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Paul E Cullinane Jr Commander | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Jason Dodd First Vice Commander | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rodney L Young Adjutant | OfficerTrustee | 14 | $0 |
Vernell A Perry Finance Officer | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Pc Samuel W Worley Service Officer/member At Large | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Pc William E Vandrew Judge Advocate/member At Large | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $20,703 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $395,232 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $45,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $460,935 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $55 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $45,600 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $10,493 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | -$29,562 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $496,952 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $26,109 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $15,641 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,568 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,640 |
| Office expenses | $10,625 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $121,554 |
| Travel | $287 |
| 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 | $37,821 |
| Insurance | $20,425 |
| All other expenses | $90 |
| Total functional expenses | $288,111 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $179,422 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $182,538 |
| 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 | $746,131 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,108,091 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,108,091 |
| 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 | $1,108,091 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Legion has awarded $1,936 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
SPECIAL OLYMPICS PURPOSE: to assist Special Olympic's programs | $1,096 |
CASD FOUNDATION - ROTC PURPOSE: to assist ROTC program at Chambersburg Area Schoo District | $840 |