American Legion is located in Frederick, MD. The organization was established in 1941. 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 12/2023, American Legion employed 31 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 12/2023, American Legion generated $1.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 33.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $846.0k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 16.4% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTE PATRIOTISM, ASSIST DISABLED VETERANS, PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH THROUGH CAMPS, BASEBALL, AND SCHOLARSHIPS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION HAS PARTICIPATED IN A WIDE VARIETY OF AMERICAN LEGION AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS. WHILE SOME WERE STANDARD AND ENDORSED BY THE NATIONAL AND DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATIONS, EACH POST COMMANDER HAS HAD THE OPTION TO CREATE COMMITTEES TO EXECUTE THESE PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS ESTABLISH ADDITIONAL ONES. MEMBERS WORK TOGETHER ON COMMITTEES AND SOCIALIZE TO SUSTAIN THE COMRADESHIP OF THEIR MILITARY SERVICE AND COMRADE IN ARMS FRIENDSHIP. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS THE FOLLOWING: 100 YEARS OF TRADITION AND SERVICE TO VETERANS OF FREDERICK COUNTY, OPPORTUNITY TO WORK ON LOCAL ISSUES FOR VETERANS, POST 11 PROGRAMS, NETWORKING/SOCIALIZING WITH FELLOW VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES ACCESS TO THE POST HOME, FAMILY FRIENDLY AND ORIENTED ENVIRONMENT, CHILDREN SOCIAL EVENT, AND RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE ACCESS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kimberly Davis Commander | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Charles Davis 1st Vice Commander | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
James Burdette 2nd Vice Commander | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Joe Rizzo Adjutant | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Wayne Kaikko Finance Officer | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $0 |
Steve Garrahy Sgt. At Arms | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $48,023 |
Fundraising events | $79,287 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $156,067 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $12,175 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $295,552 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $4,753 |
Investment income | $6,401 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $123,233 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $14,072 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $566,195 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,038,475 |
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 | $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 | $341,857 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $44,395 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,952 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,406 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,943 |
Office expenses | $24,913 |
Information technology | $4,653 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $130,244 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $16,159 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $17,548 |
Insurance | $21,151 |
All other expenses | $74,811 |
Total functional expenses | $846,014 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $386,870 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $142,908 |
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 | $121,014 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $232,053 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $882,845 |
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 | $882,845 |
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 | $882,845 |