American Legion is located in Petersburg, 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 12/2021, American Legion employed 24 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 12/2021, American Legion generated $556.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $434.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.6% per year over the past 6 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDES A SOCIAL ORGANIZATION FOR VETERANS, FOSTERS AMERICANISM, AND PROVIDES DONATIONS TO VA HOSPITALS AND DISTRESSED VETERANS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDED A SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT FOR VETERANS, HONORED DECEASED VETERANS AND FOSTERED AMERICANISM IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kim Grobarcik Adjutant | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Alan Abbey Finance Officer | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Guy Balbaugh 2nd V Commander | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Robert Becker 1st V Commander | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Katie Lacy Historian | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Kevin Grobarcik Commander | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $47,750 |
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 | $47,750 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $14,492 |
Investment income | $17,272 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $2,800 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $409,497 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $60,509 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $556,313 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,400 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $17,666 |
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 | $116,724 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $1,150 |
Payroll taxes | $9,188 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,788 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,380 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,869 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $99,617 |
Travel | $199 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $37,645 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $64,587 |
Insurance | $11,353 |
All other expenses | $10,214 |
Total functional expenses | $434,509 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $262,823 |
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 | $49,934 |
Inventories for sale or use | $4,113 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $778,202 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $62,847 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,157,919 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,985 |
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 | $455,971 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $4,166 |
Total liabilities | $462,122 |
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 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $695,797 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,157,919 |
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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 |
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Marine Corps Association Quantico, VA | $17,818,262 | $7,455,788 |