American Legion is located in Somersworth, NH. 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 12/2022, American Legion employed 14 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 12/2022, American Legion generated $285.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $299.3k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.5% per year over the past 5 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
VETERAN'S ADVOCACY & COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO PROVIDE CENTAL LOCATION FOR LOCAL VETERANS TO MEET AND PARTICIPATE IN LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL VETERAN AFFAIRS. PROVIDE FUNDING AND VOLUNTEERS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROVIDES NATIONAL & STATE LEVEL AFFILIATIONS & ORGANIZATIONAL NEWSLETTER ALLOWS FOR THE PROMULGATION OF INFORMATION RELATING TO VETERAN AFFAIRS. ASSIST VETERAN'S IN APPLYING & PROCURING ELIGIBLE SERVICES.
AWARDING SCHOLARSHIPS IS A CORNERSTONE OF THE AMERICAN LEGION'S COMMUNITY ACTIVISIM AS WELL AS ANNUAL SUPPORT FOR YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS AND OTHER SOMERSWORTH-BERWICK SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS. POST #69 SPONSORS AND COORDINATES THE CITY OF SOMERSWORTH ACTIVITIES FOR MEMORIAL DAY AND FOR VETERAN'S DAY.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Maryanne Germain Commander & Adjutant  | Officer | 8 | $0 | 
Dana O'hare Finance Officer  | Officer | 16 | $5,278 | 
William Guilmette Sr Vice Cmder & Adjutant  | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 | 
Tammi L Harris Bar Manager  | 40 | $41,950 | |
Paul Edgar Chaplain  | Officer | 2 | $0 | 
Denis Moore Jr Historian/trustee & Jr Vice Cmdr  | Officer | 1 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $3,787 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,686 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,473 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 | 
| Investment income | $3,588 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $3,668 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $97,768 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $144,740 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $285,005 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $7,875 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $3,952 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $19,185 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $47,228 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $47,228 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $65,479 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $0 | 
| Payroll taxes | $9,229 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $25 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,285 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $0 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $2,172 | 
| Office expenses | $4,251 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $65,100 | 
| Travel | $0 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,977 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $15,160 | 
| Insurance | $10,773 | 
| All other expenses | $6 | 
| Total functional expenses | $299,347 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $168,233 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $46,092 | 
| 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 | $12,753 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $206,183 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $433,261 | 
| 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 | $6,245 | 
| Total liabilities | $6,245 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $87,149 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $339,867 | 
| 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 | $433,261 |