American Legion
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $908.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 24
- Location
- Ocean City, MD
- Founding
- 03/1946
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 52-0574803
Organization Overview
American Legion is located in Ocean City, 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 24 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 $908.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $768.9k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 15.5% 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.
Since 2019, American Legion has awarded 19 individual grants totaling $154,447. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO UPHOLD AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; TO MAINTAIN LAW AND ORDER; TO FOSTER AND PERPETUATE A 100% AMERICANISM; TO PRESERVE THE MEMORIES AND INCIDENTS OF OUR ASSOCIATIONS IN THE GREAT WARS; TO INCULCATE A SENSE OF INDIVIDUAL OBLIGATION TO THE COMMUNITY, STATE AND NATION; TO COMBAT THE AUTOCRACY OF BOTH THE CLASSES AND THE MASSES; TO MAKE RIGHT THE MASTER OF MIGHT; TO PROMOTE PEACE AND GOODWILL ON EARTH; TO SAFEGUARD AND TRANSMIT TO POSTERITY THE PRINCIPLES OF JUSTICE, FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY; TO CONSECRATE AND SANCTIFY OUR COMRADESHIP BY OUR DEVOTION TO MUTUAL HELPFULNESS; TO COOPERATE WITH THE AMERICAN LEGION, A NATIONAL CORPORATION FORMED UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF AN ACT OF CONGRESS UNDER DATE OF SEPTEMBER 16, 1919, AND AMENDED THERETO; TO CREATE A SPIRIT OF FRATERNITY AMONG MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION, WHO ARE QUALIFIED FOR MEMBERSHIP IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE AMERICAN LEGION AND ITS RULES, REGULATIONS AND BY-LAWS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ASSIST WAR VETERANS, SUPPORT YOUTH ACTIVITIES AND 501(C)(3) CHARITIES,AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR POST MEMBERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
George Barstis Finance Officer | Officer | 15 | $0 |
Tom Wengert Commander | Trustee | 35 | $0 |
Pat Sharkey First Vice Commander | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Bob Paul Second Vice Commander | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
John Hyle Judge Advocate | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Scott Lacoss Service Officer | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $27,020 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $15,203 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $42,223 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $4,026 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $64,833 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $32,869 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $602,632 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $150,724 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $908,207 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $247,392 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $12,000 |
| 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 | $183,102 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $29,313 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,750 |
| 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 | $27,822 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $84,430 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $65,607 |
| Insurance | $21,429 |
| All other expenses | $41,536 |
| Total functional expenses | $768,875 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $613,520 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $308,532 |
| 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 | $16,900 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $293,288 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $17,280 |
| Total assets | $1,249,520 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $43,479 |
| 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 | $43,479 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,206,041 |
| 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 | $1,249,520 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Legion has awarded $76,350 in support to 10 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Berlin, MD PURPOSE: VETERANS MEMORIAL | $10,250 |
Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: VETERANS OUTREACH | $10,000 |
Berlin, MD PURPOSE: SUPPORT HEALTH CARE | $9,480 |
Ocean City, MD PURPOSE: VETERANS OUTREACH | $8,000 |
Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: DONATIONS | $7,000 |
Ocean City, MD PURPOSE: SUPPORT FIRST RESPONDERS | $7,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Legion has recieved totaling $500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Carl M Freeman Foundation Inc Selbyville, DE PURPOSE: SOCIAL SERVICES | $500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Army Emergency Relief Arlington, VA | $416,891,741 | $42,370,093 |
Disabled Veterans National Foundation Lanham, MD | $4,002,703 | $34,751,168 |
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Arlington, VA | $160,427,961 | $29,210,374 |
Military Officers Association Of America Alexandria, VA | $184,530,638 | $38,032,797 |
Military Order Of The Purple Heart Service Foundation Inc Annandale, VA | $2,548,586 | $20,677,650 |
Air Force Aid Society Inc Arlington, VA | $262,482,165 | $46,086,376 |
Veterans Multi-Service Center Inc Philadelphia, PA | $4,990,474 | $14,923,218 |
The National Military Family Association Alexandria, VA | $8,448,648 | $9,411,080 |
Vietnam Veterans Of America Inc Silver Spring, MD | $22,711,920 | $10,930,074 |
United Service Organizations Inc Fort Myer, VA | $0 | $2,240,114 |
Marine Corps Association Quantico, VA | $17,818,262 | $7,455,788 |
U S Naval Sea Cadet Corps Arlington, VA | $6,985,927 | $8,234,482 |