American Legion Post 168 is located in Thurmont, MD. The organization was established in 1948. 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 06/2021, American Legion Post 168 employed 23 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. American Legion Post 168 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 06/2021, American Legion Post 168 generated $518.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $441.2k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.5% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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AMERICAN LEGION POST HOME OPERATED BY AND FOR VETERAN MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE POST ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CHILDREN & YOUTH PROGRAMS, AMERICAN LEGION BOYS & GIRLS PROGRAMS - CAMP WEST MAR, AMERICAN LEGION CAMP FOR UNDER PRIVILGED YOUTH
VETERANS REHAB PROGRAMS, VA HOSPITALS, FAMILIES OF VETERANS IN NEED, LITTLE LEAGUE BALL FOR BOYS & GIRLS, PROVIDES BACKUP FOR ALL VETERANS OF ALL WARS AS REQUESTED
SCHOOL AWARDS, RED CROSS, CANCER FUND, U.S.O PROGRAM FOR RETURNING VETERANS, VOLUNTEERS AT MARTINSBURG VA
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TO COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES FOR YOUTH OF OUR AREA, LOCAL FOOD BANK, RECRUITING OF CUB SCOUTS EACH YEAR, SUPPORT PACK 270 FOR OVER 50 YEARS PROVIDING MEETING ROOM SPACE AND OTHER FUNDS AS NEEDED.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Gary R Spegal Finance Offi | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Dawn Etzer Chaplin | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Nick Minendorf Vice Command | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Robert H Brennan Adjutant | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Alvin Hatcher Commander | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,634 |
Investment income | $3,825 |
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 | $351,631 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $148,083 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $518,876 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $179,228 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $16,971 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $900 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $60 |
Office expenses | $18,512 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $161,710 |
Travel | $14,742 |
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 | $1,444 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,987 |
Insurance | $11,620 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $441,164 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $45,797 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $341,050 |
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 | $36,872 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $663,697 |
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 | $35,569 |
Total liabilities | $35,569 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $628,128 |
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