American Legion
- Assets
- $132.9k
- Revenue
- $123.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Hammond, IN
- Founding
- 03/1946
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 35-6076979
Organization Overview
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 12/2022, American Legion generated $123.4k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $90.8k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.6%) per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
VETERAN'S ORGANIZATION TO PROMOTE THE WELL-BEING OF VETERANS AND UPHOLD THE TRADITIONS AND IDEALS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION. TO FURTHER AID AND ASSIST IN THE GOALS OF VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILITES AND A FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SEVERAL PROGRAM SERVICES SUCH AS THE ANNUAL PICNIC AND THE VETS BREAKFAST WERE EVENTS TO ASSIST VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Chester Colvin Commander | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Albert Villarruel Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Jerry Koss Vice Car | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
James Hudson Adjutant | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Rick Chmielik Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Tom Somerville Treasurer | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $3,548 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $26,279 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $29,827 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $9,229 |
| Investment income | $7 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $71,498 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $10,439 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $123,432 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $26,076 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $3,325 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,240 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,451 |
| Office expenses | $1,289 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,725 |
| 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 | $3,976 |
| Insurance | $3,863 |
| All other expenses | $18,695 |
| Total functional expenses | $90,820 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $71,679 |
| 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 | $61,218 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $132,897 |
| 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 | $882 |
| Total liabilities | $882 |
| 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 | $132,015 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $132,897 |