American Legion is located in Wood Dale, 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. 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 12/2020, American Legion generated $39.0k 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 (11.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $56.3k during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.3%) 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Pete Churchill Sr. Vice Cmd | 0 | $0 | |
Paul Heidemann Commander | 10 | $0 | |
Bob H Ridder Finance Dire | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,061 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $4,735 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $18,503 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $39,011 |
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 | $0 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $39,858 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $16,445 |
Total expenses | $56,303 |
Balance Sheet | |
---|---|
Cash, savings, and investments | $54,278 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $183,028 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $183,028 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
American Legion Auxiliary Indianapolis, IN | $53,756,323 | $11,649,453 |
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Auxillary Kansas City, MO | $115,995,007 | $13,500,016 |
Veterans Community Project Kansas City, MO | $14,262,405 | $11,060,934 |
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 |
Amvets Springfield, IL | $604,546 | $3,188,714 |
American Legion Portage, WI | $4,372,734 | $2,507,173 |
Welcome Home Inc Columbia, MO | $4,815,089 | $2,743,236 |
American Legion Bloomington, IL | $4,519,203 | $2,240,833 |
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The Us Dept Of Kentucky Vine Grove, KY | $282,308 | $1,502,516 |
Operation Support Our Troops - America Inc Naperville, IL | $995,272 | $1,019,373 |