American Legion is located in Highland Park, IL. The organization was established in 1944. 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 06/2022, American Legion generated $19.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $11.3k during the year ending 06/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
PROMOTE & SERVE THE INTERESTS OF VETERANS. SUPPORT SELECTED ACTIVITIES OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH. SUPPORT LOCAL CHARITIES AND ACTIVITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Richard J Lee Jr Commander | 1 | $0 | |
Michael Brenner Finance Officer | 1 | $0 | |
Jeffrey Brunner Sr Vice Commndr | 1 | $0 | |
Sonja Martin Jr Vice Comm | 1 | $0 | |
Larry Sassorossi Jr Past Command | 1 | $0 | |
Douglas Heinricks Chaplain | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,569 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $10,167 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $5,314 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $19,050 |
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 | $3,700 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $439 |
Other expenses | $7,121 |
Total expenses | $11,260 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $450,001 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $450,001 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $450,001 |
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 |