American Legion
- Assets
- $768.0k
- Revenue
- $97.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Cheverly, MD
- Founding
- 02/1942
- Data as of
- 07/2022
- EIN
- 52-0845941
Organization Overview
American Legion, operating under the name Cheverly American Legion Post 108 Inc, is located in Cheverly, MD. The organization was established in 1942. 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. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Cheverly American Legion Post 108 Inc 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 07/2022, Cheverly American Legion Post 108 Inc generated $97.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $45.8k during the year ending 07/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (12.7%) per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FOR GOD AND COUNTRY, WE ASSOCIATE OURSELVES TOGETHER FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES: TO UPHOLD AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; TO MAINTAIN LAW AND ORDER; TO FOSTER AND PERPETUAATE A ONE-HUNDRED PER CENT AMERICANISN; TO PRESERVE THE MEMORIES AND INCIDENTS OF OUR ASSOCIATION 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 MATTER OF MIGHT; TO PROMOTE PEACE AND GOOD WILL ON EARTH; TO SAFEGUARD AND TRANSMIT TO POSTERITY THE PRINCIPLES OF JUSTICE, FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY; TO CONSECRATE AND SANCTIFY OUR COMRADESHIP BY DEVOTION TO MUTUAL HELPFULNESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE PURPOSE OF THE AMERICAN LEGION IS TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF VETERANS OF ALL WARS, THEIR WIDOWS, AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN. THE AMERICAN LEGION IN CHEVERLY MARYLAND CONTINUED TO HELP OUR VETERANS AND THE YOUTH OF OUR AREA. WE SPONSOR THE BOY SCOUTS AND THE CUB SCOUTS AND ALLOW THEM TO USE OUR BUILDING FREE OF CHARGE. WE ALSO WORK WITH NUMEROUS CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS TO MAKE OUR COMMUNITY STRONGER AND MORE PATRIOTIC. WE CONTRIBUTED TO THE LOCAL CHURCH SAINT AMBROSE AND SPONSORED BOYS TO THE AMERICAN LEGION BOY'S STATE IN MARYLAND AND BOY'S NATION.
PROGRAMS FOR OUR BOY SCOUTS AND CUB SCOUTS ALONG WITH AMERICANISM PROGRAMS FOR THE COMMUNITY. THIS INCLUDES ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE SCOUTS BLUE AND GOLD, PINE WOOD DERBY, AMERICAN FLAGS, CEREMONIES FOR VETERAN'S DAY AND MEMORIAL DAY ETC. THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE THE USE OF THE AMERICAN LEGION BUILDING (WHICH WE PAY ALL UTILITIES, MAINTENANCE, AND VOLUNTEERS FOR CLEAN-UP).
THE PURPOSE OF THE AMERICAN LEGION IS TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF VETERANS OF ALL WARS, THEIR WIDOWS, AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN. THE AMERICAN LEGION IN CHEVERLY MARYLAND CONTINUED TO HELP OUR VETERANS AND THE YOUTH OF OUR AREA. THE THIRD SIGNIFICANT PROGRAM IS "REHABILITATION" - WHICH INCLUDES HELPING VETERAN'S WHEN THERE IS AN EMERGENCY SUCH AS NOT ABLE TO PAY THEIR UTILITY BILLS. INCLUDED IN THIS AMOUNT IS COST FOR MEMBERSHIP WE SEND TO NATIONAL AND DEPARTMENT, AS WELL AS WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA TO HONOR OUR VETERANS CEMETERY'S.
THIS IS THE AMOUNT FROM PART IX LINE 25 NOT WRITTEN IN THE TOP THREE PROGRAMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Royal Reff Finance Officer | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Nixon Mondragon 2nd Vice Commander | Officer | 15 | $0 |
Robert Blevins Post Commander | Officer | 15 | $0 |
Lary Mitchell First Vice Commander | Officer | 15 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $2,520 |
| Fundraising events | $2,500 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,020 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $92,120 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $97,140 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,250 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| 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 | $1,500 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $42,000 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $45,750 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $57,990 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $710,000 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $767,990 |
| 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 | $767,990 |
| 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 | $767,990 |
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