American Legion
- Assets
- $662.3k
- Revenue
- $540.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Smyrna, DE
- Founding
- 03/1946
- Data as of
- 06/2024
- EIN
- 51-6018014
Organization Overview
American Legion is located in Smyrna, 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 06/2024, 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 06/2024, American Legion generated $540.3k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $488.6k during the year ending 06/2024. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.2%) per year over the past 9 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE AMERICAN LEGION IS A VETERANS ORGANIZATION THAT PROMOTES PATRIOTISM, SERVICE AND FRATERNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE LEGION PROMOTES THE SOCIAL WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY. THE LEGION ASSIST DISABLED AND NEEDY WAR VETERANS AND MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. THE LEGION SPONSORS ACTIVITIES OF A PATRIOTIC NATURE SUCH AS ASSISTING NEEDY FAMILIES, SPONSORING CHILDRENS ATHLETIC ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER COMMUNTIY PROGRAMS.
THE LEGION PROVIDES SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR MEMBERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robert Clarke Judge Adv. | Trustee | $0 | |
Steve Kellam Historian | Trustee | $0 | |
Joseph Bonello Sgt. At Arms | Officer | $0 | |
Michael Burke Finance Offi | Officer | $0 | |
Craig Deppish Executive Bo | Officer | $0 | |
Rich Gallaher 2nd Vice | Officer | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $4,549 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $20,555 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,500 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $26,604 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $446,563 |
| Investment income | $212 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $22,789 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$584 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $540,263 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $40,490 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| 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 | $106,323 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $18,239 |
| Payroll taxes | $9,753 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,000 |
| 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 | $3,591 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $59,983 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,881 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $21,655 |
| Insurance | $14,089 |
| All other expenses | $2,344 |
| Total functional expenses | $488,560 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $206,192 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $208,343 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $247,731 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $662,266 |
| 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 | $2,327 |
| Total liabilities | $2,327 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $659,939 |
| 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 | $662,266 |