American Legion is located in Mechanicsville, 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 06/2024, American Legion generated $93.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $122.5k during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 2.1% per year over the past 8 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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FOR GOD AND COUNTRY WE ASSOCIATE OURSELVES TOGETHER FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES: TO UPHOLD AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; TO MAINTAIN LAW AND ORDER; TO FOSTER AND PERPETUATE A 100 PERCENT AMERICANISM; TO PRESERVE THE MEMORIES & INCIDENTS IN ALL WARS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BREAKFAST
OTHER
AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS
SAL
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Warren Rice Commander | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Ray Lewter Finance Officer | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Marty Martin 1st Vice Commander | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Doug Snell Historian | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Robert White Adjutant | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Tony Nelson Building & Grounds | Officer | 15 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $20,908 |
Fundraising events | $17,937 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $12,938 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $51,783 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,430 |
Investment income | $3,143 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $36,002 |
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 | $93,358 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $20,150 |
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 | $520 |
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 | $2,450 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $36,557 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $6,965 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $31,404 |
Insurance | $7,560 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $122,538 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $52,562 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $33,805 |
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 | $1,087,885 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,174,252 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,960 |
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 | $126,841 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $132,801 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,041,451 |
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 | $1,174,252 |