American Legion is located in Mt Holly Springs, 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 12/2021, American Legion employed 20 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 12/2021, American Legion generated $393.0k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $368.6k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.2%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, American Legion has awarded 38 individual grants totaling $573,517. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION - ARMED FORCES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ORGANIZATION MEETS THE FRATERNAL/SOCIAL NEEDS OF APPROXIMATELY 1600 MEMBERS (PAST AND PRESENT) OF THE ARMED FORCES.
ORGANIZATION HELPS THE NEEDS OF MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Ronald Hamilton Treasurer | Officer | 6 | $325 |
Richard A Hughes Secretary | Officer | 3 | $325 |
Larry E Kline President | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Robert Heckman 1st Vice Pre | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Dan Russell 2nd Vice Com | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Edward A Brennan Chaplain | Officer | 3 | $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 | $0 |
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 | $254,055 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $138,918 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $392,973 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $69,416 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $1,184 |
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 | $150,786 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $1,194 |
Payroll taxes | $17,529 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,892 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $887 |
Office expenses | $143 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,999 |
Insurance | $3,860 |
All other expenses | $5,390 |
Total functional expenses | $368,607 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $83,186 |
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 | $21,240 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,510 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $111,936 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,594 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $4,594 |
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 | $107,342 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $111,936 |
Over the last fiscal year, American Legion has awarded $55,116 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Mt Holly Springs, PA PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SERVICE | $39,487 |
VARIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS | | | $9,629 |
MT ZION UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SERVICE | $6,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Legion has recieved totaling $39,487.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
American Legion Mt Holly Springs, PA PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SERVICE | $39,487 |
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 |