American Legion

Organization Overview

American Legion is located in Oakland, MD. 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 12/2021, American Legion employed 30 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 12/2021, American Legion generated $430.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $291.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.2% per year over the past 7 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES INCLUDING VISITING AND ENTERTAINING VETERANS IN NURSING HOMES, PROVIDES A MEETING PLACE FOR MEMBERS, PARTICIPATES IN MILITARY FUNERALS FOR MEMBERS, AND PARTICIPATES IN ORGANIZING AND FUNDING THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS AND OTHER SUCH PROGRAMS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

FUNDING HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO PROMOTE GOODWILL AND PRESERVE THE MEMORY OF VETERANS IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH REGULAR SUPPORT OF VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS.


EXPENSES TO OPERATE THE POST TO PROVIDE A PLACE FOR MEMBERS TO: ENGAGE IN SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES; PRESERVE THE MEMORIES OF VETERANS IN WARS; AND, MAINTAIN THE TIES OF FRIENDSHIP BORN OF SERVICE TO THEIR COUNTRY.


THE POST EXPENDED THESE MONIES FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES TO PARTICIPATE IN AMERICAN LEGION ACTIVITIES AND MEETINGS FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS, EYE BANK SUPPORT, EXECUTIVE & BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETINGS, & STATE CONVENTIONS & MEETINGS


TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO MEMBERS


FUNDING HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO PROMOTE GOODWILL AND PRESERVE THE MEMORY OF VETERANS IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH REGULAR SUPPORT OF VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS.


EXPENSES TO OPERATE THE POST TO PROVIDE A PLACE FOR MEMBERS TO: ENGAGE IN SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES; PRESERVE THE MEMORIES OF VETERANS IN WARS; AND, MAINTAIN THE TIES OF FRIENDSHIP BORN OF SERVICE TO THEIR COUNTRY.


THE POST EXPENDED THESE MONIES FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES TO PARTICIPATE IN AMERICAN LEGION ACTIVITIES AND MEETINGS FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS, EYE BANK SUPPORT, EXECUTIVE & BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETINGS, & STATE CONVENTIONS & MEETINGS


TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO MEMBERS


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Moses C Miller
Adjutant
$0
Michael Beard
Finance Officer
$0
Mark Grimm
Commander
$0
Donald Tucker
Vice-Commander
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$14,595
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $88,666
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,275
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$105,536
Total Program Service Revenue$209,300
Investment income $2
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $115,496
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $430,334

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