American Legion Chester L Briggs Post 47 is located in Houlton, ME. The organization was established in 2008. 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 an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Legion Chester L Briggs Post 47 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 12/2021, American Legion Chester L Briggs Post 47 generated $32.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $33.3k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.7%) per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
VETERAN'S POST-COMMITTED TO MENTORING YOUTH AND SPONSORSHIP OF WHOLESOME PROGRAMS IN OUR COMMUNITIES, ADVOCATING PATRIOTISM AND HONOR, PROMOTING STRONG NATIONAL SECURITY, AND CONTINUED DEVOTION TO OUR FELLOW SERVICEMEMBERS AND VETERANS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF VETERANS THROUGH SOCIAL,PATRIOTIC,EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF VETERANS THROUGH SOCIAL,PATRIOTIC,EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Chris Johansen Commander | 10 | $0 | |
Ed Foster Finance Offi | 20 | $0 | |
Charles Clark Vice Preside | 10 | $0 | |
Ted Gates Sergeant At | 2 | $0 | |
Dean Mitchell Chaplain | 10 | $0 | |
Jerry Riley Adjutant | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $3,510 |
Investment income | $190 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $19,187 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $32,528 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $3,806 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $17,624 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $11,834 |
Total expenses | $33,264 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $87,945 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $470,330 |
Total liabilities | $2,607 |
Net assets or fund balances | $467,723 |
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