American Legion is located in Madison, 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 $112.1k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $103.8k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.0%) per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ASSIST LOCAL GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS, CHILDRENS ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOLS, SCHOLARSHIPS, HANDICAPPED ORGANIZATIONS, BOY & GIRL SCOUTS, AND AID TO DECEASED VETERANS FAMILIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS, CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, & MILITARY ORGANIZATIONS, CHILDREN ORGANIZATIONS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Bonnie Willis Canteen Manager | Officer | 30 | $13,000 |
Ray Meister Commander | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Chris Sanford 2nd Vice Commander | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mike Keates 3rd Vice Commander | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mike Evangelista Finance Officer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jim Bridgens Adjutant | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $9,566 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $2,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $22,509 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $34,075 |
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 | $71,052 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $6,934 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $112,061 |
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. | $12,465 |
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 | $13,000 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $3,646 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $300 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $949 |
Office expenses | $286 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $16,925 |
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 | $684 |
Insurance | $5,358 |
All other expenses | $2,973 |
Total functional expenses | $103,849 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $23,346 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $62,346 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $85,692 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $5,516 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $5,516 |
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 | $80,176 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $85,692 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Legion has recieved totaling $18,710.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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American Legion Department Of Ohio Charities Inc Delaware, OH PURPOSE: EDUCATION, PHILANTHROPIC AND OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR 501(C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $18,710 |
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 |