American Legion is located in Hampton, 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 06/2022, American Legion generated $14.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (23.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $21.9k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (15.5%) per year over the past 7 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
TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY ACTIVIES AND EVENTS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Earl L Pierce Judge Advocate | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Anthony Parker Commander | Officer | 30 | $0 |
Lawrence Moton Historian | Officer | 8 | $0 |
Lashundra F Small Adjutant | Officer | 25 | $0 |
Carver Advent Sergeant At Arms | Officer | 24 | $0 |
James Logan Finance Officer | Officer | 36 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $3,955 |
Fundraising events | $12,131 |
Related organizations | $5,293 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,251 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $24,630 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1,175 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $800 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | -$27,174 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $8 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $14,394 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,500 |
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 | $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 | $1,651 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,560 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $299 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $14,825 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $275 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $21,912 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,700 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $288,710 |
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 | $96,080 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $387,490 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $387,490 |
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 | $387,490 |
Over the last fiscal year, American Legion has awarded $0 in support to 10 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
VA VETERANS HOSPITAL | | | $0 |
VA VETERANS HOSPITAL | | | $0 |
OTHER VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS | | | $0 |
YOUTH CHALLENGE | | | $0 |
Hampton, VA | | $0 |
OTHER VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS | | | $0 |
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 |