American Legion
- Assets
- $5.3m
- Revenue
- $571.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Richmond, VA
- Founding
- 03/1946
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 54-0121820
Organization Overview
American Legion is located in Richmond, VA. 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 06/2021, American Legion employed 3 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 06/2021, American Legion generated $571.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $704.1k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.1%) per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FIRST WE ARE HERE TO SUPPORT OUR FELLOW VETERANS. WE ALSO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY AND OUR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH YOUTH ORIENTED PROGRAMS. THE LEGION STRIVES TO FURTHER A STRONG SENSE OF PATRIOTISM AND LOYALTY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SERVING EXISTING 59,000 VIRGINIA MEMBERS AND TO OBTAIN NEW MEMBERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dale Chapman Adjutant/secretary | Trustee | 40 | $106,338 |
Dr Frank Carr Chaplain | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Tommy Lee Treasurer | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Joe Adair Dist Commander | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Joseph Garlitz Dist Commander | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Tyrone Vaughn Dist Commander | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $444,368 |
| Fundraising events | $125,686 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $25,625 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $595,679 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $76,950 |
| Investment income | -$100,800 |
| 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 | $571,829 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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 | $211,794 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $41,445 |
| 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 | $78,670 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $33,974 |
| Travel | $71,368 |
| 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 | $36,173 |
| Insurance | $24,796 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $704,090 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,065,979 |
| 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 | $424,876 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | -$6,522 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $849,547 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,636,401 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $376,116 |
| Total assets | $5,346,397 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $255,245 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $75 |
| 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 | $522,637 |
| Total liabilities | $777,957 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,325,254 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,243,186 |
| 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 | $5,346,397 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Legion has recieved totaling $50.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Beck Foundation Inc Fairfax Station, VA PURPOSE: WOUNDED HEROES AND AMERICAN VETERANS | $50 |
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 |
American Legion Bowling Green, KY | $1,050,755 | $11,898,405 |
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 |
The Independence Fund Inc Charlotte, NC | $7,812,789 | $8,567,110 |
Marine Corps Association Quantico, VA | $17,818,262 | $7,455,788 |