American Legion is located in Paoli, 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 12/2020, American Legion generated $9.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (30.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $21.6k during the year ending 12/2020. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION ; ORGANIZATION OF PAST MEMBERS OF ARMED FORCES, MEMORIAL AND FRATERNAL OF PAST MILITARY BROTHERS. DUES TO AMEICAN LEGION NATIONAL ORGANIZATION, MEMBERSHIP EMBLEMS AND GLAGS. CONTRIBUTIONS TO VARIOUS AMERICAN LEGION ENDEAVORS SUCH AS WONDED WARRIORS, FREEDOM GUIDE DOGS, PHILA. CONFORT HOUSE. MONTHLY AND QUARTERLY MEETINGS, PARTICIPATION IN ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY REMEMBERANCES IN PAOLI, PA. AND GRAVESITE HONORS TO OUR PAST BROTHERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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John Koelle Commander | 10 | $0 | |
John Sullivan Vice Commander | 16 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $336 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $6,201 |
Other Revenue | $192 |
Total Revenue | $9,538 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $1,070 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $20,512 |
Total expenses | $21,582 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $155,425 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $207,217 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $207,217 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Legion has recieved totaling $5,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Boost11 Foundation Wayne, PA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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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 |
American Legion Wormleysburg, PA | $6,891,300 | $3,184,606 |
Common Defense Civic Engagement New York, NY | $599,694 | $2,910,495 |
American Legion Troy, NY | $13,558,229 | $3,222,198 |