American Legion
- Assets
- $1.5m
- Revenue
- $467.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Chester, WV
- Founding
- 03/1946
- Data as of
- 08/2021
- EIN
- 55-0332886
Organization Overview
American Legion is located in Chester, WV. 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. As of 08/2021, American Legion employed 16 individuals. 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 08/2021, American Legion generated $467.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $352.1k during the year ending 08/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.5% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AMERICAN LEGION HOME
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DONATIONS TO VARIOUS SCHOOL AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES-CHILDRENS XMAS PARATY, MEMORIAL DAY, 4TH JULY ACTIVITIES,WV BOYS STATE LEGION CAMP
DEATH BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS AND DUES TO STATE LOCAL CEMETARY UPKEEP FOR VETERANS AMERICAN LEGION CONVENTIONS/ATHLETIC TEAMS
OPERATING BUILDING FOR MEMBERS ACTIVITIES/ MEETINGS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mary Thorn Secretary | Officer | 20 | $12,128 |
Lance Angle 1st Vice Com | Officer | $0 | |
Ron Heacock Finance Offi | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Larry Bable 2nd Vice | Officer | $0 | |
Rick Hindes Board Member | Officer | $0 | |
David Kendall Board Member | Officer | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,236 |
| Investment income | $11,633 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $1,900 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $31,593 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $8,471 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $405,930 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $467,763 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $10,508 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,128 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $104,993 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | -$4,802 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,325 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,406 |
| Office expenses | $5,507 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $32,614 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,072 |
| Interest | $5,699 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $55,788 |
| Insurance | $18,988 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $352,059 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $426,654 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,361 |
| 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 | $4,397 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $197,884 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $10 |
| Total assets | $1,511,727 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,049 |
| 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 | $105,354 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $110,403 |
| 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 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,401,324 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Legion has awarded $97,200 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CITY OF CHESTER | | | $38,600 |
CITY OF CHESTER | | | $38,600 |
CHESTER VOL FIRE DEPARTMENT | | | $10,000 |
CHESTER VOL FIRE DEPARTMENT | | | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Army Emergency Relief Arlington, VA | $416,891,741 | $42,370,093 |
Disabled Veterans National Foundation Lanham, MD | $4,002,703 | $34,751,168 |
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Arlington, VA | $160,427,961 | $29,210,374 |
Military Officers Association Of America Alexandria, VA | $184,530,638 | $38,032,797 |
Military Order Of The Purple Heart Service Foundation Inc Annandale, VA | $2,548,586 | $20,677,650 |
Air Force Aid Society Inc Arlington, VA | $262,482,165 | $46,086,376 |
Veterans Multi-Service Center Inc Philadelphia, PA | $4,990,474 | $14,923,218 |
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 |
Marine Corps Association Quantico, VA | $17,818,262 | $7,455,788 |