American Legion
- Assets
- $1.9m
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- Chesapeake Beach, MD
- Founding
- 03/1946
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 52-6077898
Organization Overview
American Legion is located in Chesapeake Beach, 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 12/2023, American Legion employed 10 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 $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 14.0% per year over the past 8 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 33 individual grants totaling $424,400. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
A COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF VETERANS OF ALL WARS, THEIR WIDOWS, AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, IN THE FORM OF SCHOLARSHIPS, TO INDIVIDUALS IN TEH COMMUNITY WHO POSSESS STRONG LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND A PATRIOTIC SPIRIT.
TO ASSIST AND SUPPORT MEMBERS IN TIMES OF NEED.
TO PROVIDE SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION
TO PROMOTE THE SOCIAL WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH DONATIONS AND PROGRAMS SUCH AS, CHILDREN & YOUTH, OPERATION SHOEBOX AND OPERATION SECOND CHANCE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Scott Deacon Commander | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $0 |
Hank Hewitt 1st Vice Commander | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $0 |
Charlie Choux 2nd Vice Commander | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John P Sherkus Service Office | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bill Rustmann Adjutant | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Pat Murphy Sgt At Arms | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $15,400 |
| Fundraising events | $59,472 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,741 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $81,613 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $270,876 |
| Investment income | $1,891 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $25,028 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $860,555 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,281,346 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $215,567 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $23,134 |
| 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 | $62,769 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $7,125 |
| Fees for services: Management | $2,957 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,821 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $848 |
| Office expenses | $2,982 |
| Information technology | $595 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $30,010 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,127 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $464,958 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,136,854 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,500,785 |
| 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 | $381,444 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,882,229 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $32,319 |
| 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 | $32,319 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,849,910 |
| 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 | $1,882,229 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Legion has awarded $0 in support to 9 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
DEPT OF WAR MEMORIAL PURPOSE: Donation | $0 |
AMERICAN LEGION- NATIONAL TREASURER PURPOSE: Donation | $0 |
VALHALLA SAILING PROJECT PURPOSE: Donation | $0 |
SOUTHERN MARYLAND YOUTH CAMP PURPOSE: Donation | $0 |
WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA PURPOSE: Donation | $0 |
TOYS FOR TOTS PURPOSE: Donation | $0 |