American Legion

Organization Overview

American Legion is located in Ridge, 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 12/2022, American Legion employed 6 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 12/2022, American Legion generated $163.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $179.0k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.4% 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

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

VETERANS ORGANIZATION PROVIDING EVENTS FOR MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY, TO BE AWARE OF NEEDS IN THE AREA, SUPPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY. SUPPORT VETERANS THROUGH ACTIVITIES SUCH AS SUPPORT FOR HITS FOR HEROS, MEMORIAL DAY PARADE, INVOLVEMENT WITH VETERANS HOME. WE SUPPORT LOCAL SCHOOLS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION HOLDS EVENTS DURING THE YEAR TO BENEFIT THE VETERANS AND LOCAL COMMUNITY. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE STEAK AND PORK CHOP NIGHTS, A SPRING BBQ, BULL ROAST AND FOOD STAND CONCESSIONS AT BALL GAMES, THE INCOME FOR THESE EVENTS IS PASSED ON TO LOCAL CAUSES INCLUDING LOCAL SCHOOLS, THE CENTER FOR LIFE ENRICHMENT, THE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILLRY NS LOCAL CHURCHES. A TURKEY SHOOT HELD WEEKLY DURING THE WINTER PROVIDES A PLACE FOR COMMUNITY TO GATHER AND PARTICIPATE.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$4,069
Fundraising events$14,735
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$24,469
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$43,273
Total Program Service Revenue$40,863
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 $22,487
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $56,544
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $163,169

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