American Legion is located in Mount Joy, 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. As of 08/2021, American Legion employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. 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 08/2021, American Legion generated $333.2k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $299.6k during the year ending 08/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.6%) per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES PROGRAMS FOR USE BY MEMBERS AND FOR MEMBER BENEFITS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Lawrence Sweger Vice President | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Shane Imler Secretary | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
William Walsh President | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
John Meredith Tresurer | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Sharon Joyce Historian | Trustee | $0 | |
Tim Kreider Trustee | Trustee | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,720 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $208,037 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $95,949 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $333,159 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $117,294 |
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 | $75,327 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $9,663 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,700 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,377 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $513 |
Office expenses | $3,560 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $45,115 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,783 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,505 |
Insurance | $6,998 |
All other expenses | $4,146 |
Total functional expenses | $299,598 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $81,303 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $6,610 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $19,209 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $107,122 |
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 | $18,565 |
Other liabilities | $1,714 |
Total liabilities | $20,279 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $86,843 |
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 | $107,122 |
Over the last fiscal year, American Legion has awarded $102,803 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Mount Joy, PA | | $78,108 |
LEBANON VA MEDICAL CENTER | | | $19,678 |
Rockville, MD | | $5,017 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Black Veterans For Social Justice Inc Brooklyn, NY | $26,444,662 | $57,468,816 |
Disabled Veterans National Foundation Lanham, MD | $4,002,703 | $34,751,168 |
Veterans Multi-Service Center Inc Philadelphia, PA | $4,990,474 | $14,923,218 |
Americas Vetdogs The Veterans K9 Corps Inc Smithtown, NY | $4,103,216 | $9,390,820 |
Vietnam Veterans Of America Inc Silver Spring, MD | $22,711,920 | $10,930,074 |
United Spinal Association Inc Kew Gardens, NY | $8,457,849 | $8,910,555 |
Veterans Leadership Program Of Western Pennsylvania Inc Pittsburgh, PA | $2,368,240 | $7,560,705 |
Naval Academy Sailing Foundation Inc Annapolis, MD | $38,236,455 | $2,114,798 |
Amvets Lanham, MD | $9,484,148 | $3,609,128 |
Veterans Outreach Center Inc Rochester, NY | $10,292,940 | $5,967,513 |
Air Force Sergeants Association Suitland, MD | $6,098,663 | $3,171,289 |
Veterans Research Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | $4,865,557 | $2,533,091 |