American Legion
- Assets
- $607.5k
- Revenue
- $152.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Erie, PA
- Founding
- 03/1946
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 25-6093487
Organization Overview
American Legion is located in Erie, PA. The organization was established in 1946. As of 12/2021, 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 12/2021, American Legion generated $152.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $139.2k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, American Legion has awarded 19 individual grants totaling $239,357. 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
ASSIST AND COMFORT VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. PROMOTE PATRIOTISM AND SOCIAL WELFARE IN THE COMMUNITY AND PROVIDE SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR MEMBERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RENT INCOME IS FOR A BUILDING RENTED TO THE MILLCREEK AMERICAN LEGION HOME ASSOCIATION - THIS INCOME PERMITS THE ORGANIZATION TO PROVIDE ASSITANCE TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Vern Smith Adjutant | Officer | 25 | $7,315 |
Ben Suchocki Finance Officer | Officer | 20 | $3,640 |
Maryann Scarpelli Asst Adjutant | Officer | 5 | $3,090 |
Robert Mccarthy Commander | Officer | 10 | $340 |
Michael Cortes 1st Vice | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Charles Merriot 2nd Vice | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| 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 | $120,380 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $120,380 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $26,229 |
| Investment income | $5,300 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$425 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $152,002 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $47,350 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,385 |
| 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 | $1,476 |
| Fees for services: Management | $580 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| 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 | $1,142 |
| Office expenses | $1,702 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $18,355 |
| Travel | $4,400 |
| 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 | $13,256 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $15,608 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $2,380 |
| Total functional expenses | $139,209 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $11,109 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $391,150 |
| 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 | $52,900 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $152,374 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1 |
| Total assets | $607,534 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $493 |
| 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 | $493 |
| 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 | $607,041 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $607,534 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Legion has awarded $21,899 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Harrisburg, PA PURPOSE: DONATION | $10,000 |
ROTC | | | $6,075 |
Erie, PA PURPOSE: DONATION | $5,824 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Legion has recieved totaling $202,537.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Millcreek Legion Home Association Erie, PA PURPOSE: DONATION | $202,537 |
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| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Berks County School Districts Health Tr Reading, PA | $37,307,686 | $92,475,879 |
Jewish Home Lifecare Manhattan New York, NY | $92,070,146 | $86,814,145 |
Central European University New York, NY | $577,160,061 | $72,058,098 |
International Union Of Operating Engineers Welfare Fund Long Island City, NY | $98,450,225 | $98,628,304 |
New Jersey Property Liability Basking Ridge, NJ | $270,074,908 | $113,404,286 |
Upmc Lititz Harrisburg, PA | $81,864,299 | $83,139,500 |
Procter & Gamble Benefit Plan Trust Cincinnati, OH | $69,184,153 | $97,679,425 |
United Church Homes Inc Marion, OH | $230,951,491 | $117,776,158 |
American Society For Testing And Materials West Conshohocken, PA | $507,262,217 | $135,712,233 |
Childrens Research Institute Washington, DC | $13,958,035 | $66,659,816 |
Cedar Crest Village Llc Pompton Plains, NJ | $458,841,206 | $94,228,748 |
Public Interest Registry Reston, VA | $67,348,678 | $103,286,594 |