American Legion is located in Lorton, VA. 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 12/2017, American Legion employed 4 individuals. 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 undefined, American Legion generated $1.7k 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 (68.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.5k during the year ending undefined. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (61.2%) per year over the past 4 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
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE POST IS A VETERANS ASSOCIATION SERVING CURRENT AND PAST MEMBERS OF THE US ARMED FORCES AS WELL AS THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MEMBERSHIP DUES TO VA DEPARTMENT OF AMERICAN LEGION, SUPPORTING DISABLED VETERAN PROGRAMS & DONATIONS TO SUPPORT OTHER VETERAN PROGRAMS AND CHARITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Ben French 2nd Vice Presi | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Tony Husen Service Officer | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Sam Ramseur Commander | Trustee | 15 | $0 |
Danny Johnstone 3rd Vice Pres. | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Houston Smith Chaplain | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Dave Lowden Post Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $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 | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,715 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Total expenses | $5,461 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Total assets | $95,836 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $95,836 |
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