American Legion

Organization Overview

American Legion is located in Mercersburg, 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 12/2022, American Legion generated $83.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $91.2k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.6%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

HARRY LACKHOVE POST 517 IS A QUALIFIED VETERANS POST UNDER IRS SEC. 501(C)(19). THIS VETERANS POST PROVIDES OUTREACH SERVICES TO THE VETERANS IN THE MERCERSBURG AREA AND DONATES TO LOCAL CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A POST HOME AND PICNIC GROUNDS FOR ITS MEMBERS AND FAMILIES OF THE MEMBERS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE SONS PARTICIPATED IN THREE VETERANS YOUTH ACTIVITY PROGRAMS IN 2021. THEY ASSISTED THE LEGION MEMBERS IN THE ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY PARADE, THEY DISTRIBUTED FOOD BASKETS TO 24 NEEDY FAMILIES IN MERCERSBURG AREA, AND PARTICIPATED IN THE ANNUAL FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY. IN ADDITION, THE SONS CONDUCTED THREE VISITS TO THE MARTINSBURG, WV VETERANS HOSPITAL. IN ADDITION, THE SONS COMPLETED CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW BBQ PIT FOR USE OF ALL MEMBERS OF THE LEGION FAMILY IN THE MERCERSBURG AREA.


THE POST CONDUCTED THE ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY PARADE AND WREATH LAYING CEREMONY FOR THE CITIZENS OF MERCERSBURG AND SURROUNDING AREAS. IN ADDITION, THE ANNUAL VETERANS DAY CEREMONY WAS CONDUCTED AT THE VETERANS MEMORIAL WHICH WAS ERECTED BY THE POST AND DEDICATED IN 2013. HARRY LACKHOVE POST 517 MADE A CONCERTED EFFORT TO SUPPORT THE ORATORIAL PROGRAMS AND MUSIC PROGRAMS FOR THE LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL DURING 2021. IN ADDITION, HARRY LACKHOVE POST 517 HOSTED A VETERANS DAY CEREMONY TO HONOR 128 VETERANS AND GUESTS FOR THEIR SERVICE TO OUR NATION.


THE POST ALSO SPONSORS THE LOCAL SCOUT TROOP 28 OF MERCERSBURG. THE POST SUPPORTS THE TUSCARORA SCHOOL DISTRICT'S SPORTS PROGRAMS. POST 517 MAINTAINS PICNIC GROUNDS TO HOST MANY VETERAN ORIENTED PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. THESE GROUNDS ARE ALSO MADE AVAILABLE TO LOCAL VERTERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Barbara E Mclaren
Commander
$0
Karl D Myers
1st Vice Commander
$0
James Green
2nd Vice Commander
$0
David L Mclucas
Adjutant
$0
Anthony W Frisby
Asst Adjutant
$0
Charles P Goetz
Finance Officer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$5,691
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$14,997
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$20,688
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $9
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $18,000
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $21,877
Net Income from Gaming Activities $22,345
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $83,233

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