American Legion is located in Deerfield, 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 $21.9k 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 (11.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $21.6k during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.8%) 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
VETERAN CAUSES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Paul Lickfett Sr Vice Command | 5 | $0 | |
Bob Lazaretti Jr Vice Command | 5 | $0 | |
Michael J Cramer Fin'l Officer | 5 | $0 | |
Mary Blankenship Commander | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,866 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $20,082 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $21,948 |
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 | $565 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $18,543 |
Total expenses | $21,608 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $225,166 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $311,671 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $311,671 |
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 |