American Legion
- Assets
- $430.3k
- Revenue
- $462.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- Wauconda, IL
- Founding
- 03/1946
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 36-2607363
Organization Overview
American Legion is located in Wauconda, IL. 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 9 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 $462.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $417.0k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.1% per year over the past 7 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
IMPROVE THE WELFARE & BENEFITS OF ALL VETERANS THROUGH COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT BY MEMBERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
VETERANS RESOURCES: EACH YEAR POST 911 SPONSORS NUMEROUS PROGRAMS BENEFITTING VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. RESOURCES INCLUDE SENDING CARE PACKAGES TO ACTIVE DUTY U.S. SERVICE MEMBERS, ASSISTING FAMILIES IN LOCATING THEIR U.S. SERVICE MEMBER WHO ARE POWS OR MIA AND CONDUCTING DNA RESEARCH TO IDENTIFY REMAINS, PROVIDING ACCESS FOR POST MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO GET VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19, AND OTHER PROGRAMS BENEFITTING U.S. SERVICE MEMBERS.
YOUTH PROGRAMS: POST 911 SPONSORS MANY YOUTH PROGRAMS IN THE WAUCONDA AREA FROM SCHOOL CLUBS AND SPORTS TEAMS, CUB SCOUT PACKS AND THE YOUTH LEGION BASEBALL TEAM. THE POST ALSO PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS; EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR VETS REGARDING LATEST REGULATIONS AFFECTING THEM; MEMBERS PARTICIPATE ON SCHOOL PROGRAMS, SHARE WAR EXPERIENCES, TEACH HISTORY OF OUR COUNTRY. SEND SEVERAL BOYS TO "BOYS STATE" EVERY YEAR. SPONSOR AND PROMOTE HONOR FLIGHT FOR WWII VETERANS. SPONSOR GIRL SCOUTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Chuck Schumann Sr. Vice Commander | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
William Geary Adjutant | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $7,600 |
Alan Woodyard Jr. Vice Commander | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tom Baur Commander | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Patrick Soutar Finance Officer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Steven Keller Sergeant At Arms | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $8,773 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,751 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $12,524 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $332,402 |
| Investment income | $20 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $6,681 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $110,356 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $461,983 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $3,525 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,640 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,640 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $89,181 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $10,576 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,990 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $2,268 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $66,359 |
| 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 | $16,519 |
| Insurance | $4,972 |
| All other expenses | $3,187 |
| Total functional expenses | $417,001 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $212,936 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $89,496 |
| 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 | $127,845 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $430,277 |
| 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 | $1,000 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $429,277 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $430,277 |