American Legion is located in Hallstead, 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 $250.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $240.1k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.9% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTE PATRIOTISM AND NATIONALISM
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NEWSLETTER, DUES TO NATIONAL AND STATE, MEMORIAL SERVICES, FLAGS ON GRAVES, SALES OF PATRIOTIC ARTICLES. MOTORCYCLE REMEMBRANCE RUN, CONTRIBUTION TO AREA NON PROFITS AND STUDENT AWARDS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Michael Welch Commander | Officer | 10 | $0 |
William Kienzler First Vice | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Jay Haggerty 2nd Vice | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Jay Haggerty Service Officer | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Michael Welch Judge Adj | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Ken Wescott Chaplain | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $5,610 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $126,500 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $22,372 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $154,482 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $335 |
Investment income | $86 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $6,540 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $88,427 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $885 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $250,755 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $4,381 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $100 |
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $15,116 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,968 |
Office expenses | $10,395 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $36,195 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $500 |
Interest | $13,522 |
Payments to affiliates | $51,272 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $27,770 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $240,134 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $35,856 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $36,815 |
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 | $4,500 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,277,606 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,354,777 |
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 | $358,164 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $358,164 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $996,613 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,354,777 |