American Legion
- Assets
- $292.6k
- Revenue
- $105.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Chicago Ridge, IL
- Founding
- 03/1946
- Data as of
- 08/2021
- EIN
- 36-6208164
Organization Overview
American Legion is located in Chicago Ridge, 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 08/2021, American Legion generated $105.6k 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 (3.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $64.4k during the year ending 08/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.6%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ASSISTING DISABLED, NEEDY WAR VETERANS, PROVIDING ENTERTAINMENT TO HOSPITALIZED VETERANS AND CARRYING ON PROGRAMS TO PERPETUATE THE MEMORY OF DECEASED VETERANS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BENEFITS PAID TO MEMBERS FAMILIES UPON A MEMBERS DEATH.
PAYMENTS TO CIVIC, MILITARY AND OTHER PUBLIC ENTITIES THAT PROVIDE BENEFITS TO SOCIETY.
PAYMENTS TO INDIVIDUALS REQUESTING A DONATION. (FOR VARIOUS REGISTERED CHARITIES.)
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Willard Muth Finance Officer | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Andy Lopez Sr Vice Commander | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Dan Luna Jr Vice Commander | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Richard Coluzzi Sr Commander | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $600 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $15,322 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$639 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $70,992 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $18,333 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $105,566 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $384 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $3,950 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,225 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $44 |
| Office expenses | $2,275 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $40,351 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $278 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,520 |
| Insurance | $5,784 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $64,367 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $183,705 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $40,986 |
| 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 | $20,757 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $42,683 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,500 |
| Total assets | $292,631 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $292,631 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $292,631 |
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| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Legion Auxiliary Indianapolis, IN | $53,756,323 | $11,649,453 |
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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 |