American Legion is located in Hammond, IN. 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 06/2024, American Legion generated $50.3k 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 (8.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $54.4k during the year ending 06/2024. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.5%) 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
TO HELP VETERANS WITH DIFFERENT VETERAN PROGRAMS AND TRY TO FIGHT FOR THEIR BENEFITS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Ernest Dillon Commander | 10 | $0 | |
Bill Emerson 1st Vice Comman | 10 | $0 | |
Daniel Spitale 2nd Vice Comman | 10 | $0 | |
Patrick O'donnell Post Adjuntant | 22 | $0 | |
Joe Mccarthy Finance Officer | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $21,953 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $28,350 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $50,303 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $975 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $9,571 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $1,708 |
Other expenses | $42,184 |
Total expenses | $54,438 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $9,634 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $174,328 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $174,328 |