American Legion is located in Hamler, OH. 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 12/2021, American Legion generated $31.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $22.7k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.4%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
PROMOTE PATRIOTISM WITH ACTIVITIES FOR OUR MEMBERS, THEIR FAMILIES AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. PROVIDE RENT FREE USE OF OUR LEGION HALL FOR SCOUTING, 4-H CLUB, AND OTHER YOUTH AND FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS. ALSO ALLOW HALL RENT FREE US FOR BENEFIT AND MILITARY FUNERAL LUNCHEONS. SPONSOR BUCKEYE BOYS STATE DELEGATES BY PAYING FOR THEIR TUITION EXPENSES. CONDUCT ANNUAL OHIO LEGION PROVIDED AMERICANISM AND GOVERNMENT KNOWLEDGE TESTING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
William Oberhaus Post 262 Adjutant | 10 | $0 | |
Douglas Erford Post 262 First Vice-Commander | 5 | $0 | |
Andrew Wilhelm Post 262 Commander | 5 | $0 | |
William Brubaker Post 262 Finance Officer | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,717 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $1,990 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $7,973 |
Other Revenue | $1,500 |
Total Revenue | $31,774 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $1,050 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $0 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $9,152 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $674 |
Other expenses | $11,817 |
Total expenses | $22,693 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $29,584 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $93,300 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $93,300 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
American Legion Auxiliary Indianapolis, IN | $53,756,323 | $11,649,453 |
Veterans Leadership Program Of Western Pennsylvania Inc Pittsburgh, PA | $2,368,240 | $7,560,705 |
American Legion Auxiliary Bowling Green, KY | $99,496 | $4,500,725 |
Disabled American Veterans Paid Time Off Plan And Tr Erlanger, KY | $4,127,164 | $2,957,196 |
American Legion Indianapolis, IN | $6,888,018 | $3,332,697 |
Veterans Research Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | $4,865,557 | $2,533,091 |
American Legion Lansing, MI | $6,617,226 | $3,234,715 |
American Legion Wormleysburg, PA | $6,891,300 | $3,184,606 |
Michigan Veterans Foundation Inc Detroit, MI | $12,857,454 | $2,381,059 |
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Pennsylvania Harrisburg, PA | $9,683,468 | $3,300,434 |
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Dept Of Michigan Lansing, MI | $3,020,634 | $1,962,824 |
American Legion Department Of Ohio Inc Delaware, OH | $10,500,677 | $3,629,626 |