American Legion

Organization Overview

American Legion, operating under the name American Legion Post 290, is located in Stafford, 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 Post 290 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 Post 290 generated $441.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $454.3k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.9% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PROVIDE AID TO VETERANS AND PROVIDE THE POST BUILDINGS AS A SOCIAL GATHERING PLACE FOR VETERANS.POST 290 ALSO PROVIDES A SPORTS COMPLEX FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS. POST 290 SPONSORS MANY PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. PATRIOTISM IS PROMOTED THROUGH THE DISTRIBUTION OF AMERICAN FLAGS TO SCHOOLS, CEMETARIES, ETC.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PROVIDE AID TO VETERANS AND PROVIDE THE POST BUILDINGS AS A SOCIAL GATHERING PLACE FOR VETERANS.POST 290 ALSO PROVIDES A SPORTS COMPLEX FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS. POST 290 SPONSORS MANY PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. PATRIOTISM IS PROMOTED THROUGH THE DISTRIBUTION OF AMERICAN FLAGS TO SCHOOLS, CEMETARIES, ETC. POST 290 PROVIDES YOUTH PROGRAMS SUCH AS SPONSORSHIP OF BOYS STATE AND SCHOLARSHIPS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Rich Schultz
Commander
$0
Lewis Bunch
1st Vice Commander
$0
John Patrick
2nd Vice Commander
$0
Kenneth Westenberger
3rd Vice Commander
$0
Michael Scullin
Post Adjutant
$0
Robert Ponzo
Finance Officer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$11,376
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$23,376
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$34,752
Total Program Service Revenue$105,817
Investment income $7,191
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $3,150
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$2,247
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $293,251
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $441,914

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, American Legion has awarded $13,438 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

AUXILIARY UNIT 290

PURPOSE: ASSIST AUXILIARY WITH PROVIDING SERVICES TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES

$7,038

AMERICAN LEGION BOYS STATE OF VIRGINIA

PURPOSE: SPONSOR APPLICATIONS TO VIRGINIA BOYS STATE

$6,400
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