American Legion is located in Brook Park, 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 12/2021, American Legion employed 7 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 $271.8k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $221.7k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.4%) 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
OPERATION OF THE AMERICAN LEGION POST HOME FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL VETERAN MEMBERS, AS PRESCRIBED IN THEIR CONSTITUTION AND BI-LAWS. SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH CHARITABLE BINGO AND OTHER FUND RAISING FUNCTIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CANTEEN ACTIVITIES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Richard Soeder Chaplain | Officer | 12 | $0 |
Thomas Diamond Finance Officer | Officer | 20 | $2,900 |
Douglas Shinn Adjutant | Officer | 8 | $2,150 |
Richard Spangler 1st Vice Commander | Officer | 8 | $1,900 |
Joseph Hagerty Commander | Officer | 8 | $0 |
Vacant Officer | Officer | 8 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $16,622 |
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 | $16,622 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $186,883 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $4,071 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $8,105 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $56,147 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $271,828 |
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 | $72,618 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $25,250 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,950 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $37,913 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $4,591 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,488 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,596 |
Office expenses | $4,845 |
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 | $185 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,964 |
Insurance | $6,737 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $221,719 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $202,587 |
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 | $31,674 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $126,401 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $360,662 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
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 | $360,662 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $360,662 |
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 |