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 06/2022, American Legion generated $87.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $103.9k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.0% per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OTHER
BREAKFAST
SAL
BOYS STATE
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Doug Snell Finance Officer | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Bert Butterfield Adjutant | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Marty Martin 1st Vice Commander | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Tom Livsie Building & Grounds | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Warren Rice Judge Advocate | Officer | 0 | $0 |
George Bayer 2nd Vice Commander | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $9,085 |
Fundraising events | $10,609 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $21,575 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $41,269 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $10,368 |
Investment income | $77 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $35,857 |
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 | $87,571 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $13,238 |
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 | $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 | $2,163 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $33,023 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $6,948 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $31,404 |
Insurance | $6,569 |
All other expenses | $343 |
Total functional expenses | $103,854 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $70,707 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $32,009 |
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 | $1,150,693 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,253,409 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,519 |
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 | $154,341 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $156,860 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,096,549 |
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 | $1,253,409 |
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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 |
The Independence Fund Inc Charlotte, NC | $7,812,789 | $8,567,110 |
Marine Corps Association Quantico, VA | $17,818,262 | $7,455,788 |