American Legion

Organization Overview

American Legion is located in Tinley Park, 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 12/2023, American Legion employed 8 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 12/2023, American Legion generated $122.6k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $110.3k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 95.4% per year over the past 5 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO MAINTAIN VARIOUS CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AND TO CREATE A SOCIAL ATMOSPHERE FOR ALL MEMBERS WHO ARE VETERANS OF THE ARMED FORCES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3

MADE DONATIONS TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS


GRANTS TO PARENT AMERICAN LEGION ORGANIZATIONS, AND DONATIONS TO QUALIFIED CHARITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING CARE TO ARMED FORCES VETERANS.


FUNDING OF SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR VETERANS AND FAMILIES OF VETERANS, AND PROVIDING BURIAL HONOR CEREMONIES FOR VETERANS AND VETERANS FAMILIES, AND PROVIDING PERSONAL SERVICES FOR VETERANS AND VETERANS FAMILIES WHO ARE NOT ABLE TO COMPLETE THESE TASKS UNASSISTED.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Daryl Duke
Commander
$0
Robert Baisa
Finance Officer
$0
Bill Mcnellis
Commander
$0
Michael Rowan
Sr Vice Commander
$0
Bill Porter
Judge Advocate
$0
Jim Whalen
Financial Officer
$11,489

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$9,741
Fundraising events$1,942
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$17,577
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$29,260
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $6,950
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $40,565
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $117,966
Net Income from Sales of Inventory -$72,094
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $122,647

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