American Legion is located in Seaford, DE. 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 07/2022, American Legion employed 3 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 07/2022, American Legion generated $303.6k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $271.7k during the year ending 07/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.2%) per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
VETERANS AFFAIRS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROVIDE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM SERVICES TO VETERANS & THE YOUTH OF DELAWARE
MEMBERSHIP GENERATING PROGRAMS AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL DELAWARE CHILDREN & YOUTH SCOUTING VAVS PROGRAM (VOLUNTEER AT VA HOSPITAL) ORATORICAL PROGRAM
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Richard Santos Adjutant | Officer | 40 | $44,064 |
Joseph Houghton Service Offi | Officer | 40 | $40,750 |
John Endres Finance Offi | Officer | 5 | $9,346 |
Richard Benedict Historian | Officer | $0 | |
Wayne Hicks Chaplain | Officer | $0 | |
Michael Havel Commander | Officer | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $102,884 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $22,850 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $125,734 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $129,723 |
Investment income | $376 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $43,119 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $303,611 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $12,093 |
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 | $94,160 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $13,060 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,120 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $7,909 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $4,832 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $31,431 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $249 |
Insurance | $6,744 |
All other expenses | $33,663 |
Total functional expenses | $271,693 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $75,544 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,152 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $373 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $321,423 |
Total assets | $401,492 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $199 |
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 | $154,052 |
Total liabilities | $154,251 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $247,241 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $401,492 |
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