American Legion is located in Keswick, 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. 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 $80.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (14.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $81.3k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (14.5%) per year over the past 8 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
ADMINISTRATION OF VETERAN'S AFFAIRS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
VETERANS SUPPORT - PUBLICATIONS, MEETINGS, AND CONVENTIONS.
YOUTH PROGRAMS - SUPPORT FOR SPORTING ACTIVITIES, BOY SCOUTS, AMERICAN LEGION BOYS AND GIRLS STATE, COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS, AND MEDICAL PROGRAMS.
VETERAN SUPPORT - ASSIST DISABLED VETERANS WITH OBTAINING MEDICAL CARE, ADVOCATE FOR VETERANS PETITIONING FOR BENEFITS, PROVIDE FUNDING FOR VETERAN MEMORIALS, AND FUNDING FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION OF VETERANS' EXPERIENCE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
William Napier Commander | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Mary Sue Garrison 1st Vice Com | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Roberta Humphrey 2nd Vice Com | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
David Drayer Finance Offi | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Gary Hegemier Service Offi | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Wayne Snyder Chaplain | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $13,459 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,855 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $17,314 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $4,084 |
Investment income | $165 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $30,413 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $269 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $27,830 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $80,075 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $600 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,000 |
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 | $1,001 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,140 |
Advertising and promotion | $853 |
Office expenses | $5,431 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $34,968 |
Travel | $1,408 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,728 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $11,580 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $5,764 |
All other expenses | $710 |
Total functional expenses | $81,272 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $122,295 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $221,307 |
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 | $1,586,267 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,929,869 |
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 | $1,700 |
Total liabilities | $1,700 |
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 | $1,928,169 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,929,869 |
Over the last fiscal year, American Legion has awarded $12,875 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Montross, VA PURPOSE: PROMOTE AMERICANISM | $6,800 |
GSVSC TROOP 2047 | | | $6,075 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Legion has recieved totaling $5,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
The Miami Foundation Inc Miami, FL PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
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 |
Armed Services Mutual Benefit Association Goodlettsville, TN | $55,566,131 | $7,665,042 |
U S Naval Sea Cadet Corps Arlington, VA | $6,985,927 | $8,234,482 |
Women In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation Inc Arlington, VA | $11,722,569 | $5,876,595 |
Caring For Military Families The Elizabeth Dole Foundation Washington, DC | $8,548,001 | $7,173,277 |
Young Marines Of The Marine Corps League Dumfries, VA | $6,204,129 | $6,595,765 |
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Incorporated Arlington, VA | $53,600,951 | $7,292,457 |
Navy League Of The United States National Headquarters Arlington, VA | $72,874,046 | $1,354,328 |
American Legion Auxiliary Bowling Green, KY | $99,496 | $4,500,725 |