American Legion is located in Bellville, 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. As of 12/2022, American Legion employed 12 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 12/2022, American Legion generated $381.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $313.5k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.6% 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
AID LOCAL RELATIONS AND ASSIST VETERANS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AID SOCIAL RELATIONS AND SERVICE TO VETERANS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Larry Webb Commander | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Paul Brown 1st Vice | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Edward Olsen Finance | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Gerald Fry Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Howard Gwimmett Chaplain | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Sam Piper Service | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $9,535 |
Fundraising events | $2,875 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $17,674 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $30,037 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $60,121 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $935 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $3,935 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $215,289 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $100,996 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $381,276 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $95,156 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $4,942 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,985 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $580 |
Office expenses | $258 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $21,166 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $1,168 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $6,641 |
All other expenses | $157,386 |
Total functional expenses | $313,511 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $236,010 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,500 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $182,461 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $420,971 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,000 |
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 | $32,775 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $1,104 |
Total liabilities | $36,879 |
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 | $384,092 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $420,971 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Legion has recieved totaling $27,063.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
American Legion Department Of Ohio Charities Inc Delaware, OH PURPOSE: EDUCATION, PHILANTHROPIC AND OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR 501(C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $27,063 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
American Legion Indianapolis, IN | $141,288,704 | $82,016,470 |
Veterans Multi-Service Center Inc Philadelphia, PA | $4,990,474 | $14,923,218 |
American Legion Bowling Green, KY | $1,050,755 | $11,898,405 |
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 |