American Legion is located in Epsom, 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. 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.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2016
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
THE OBJECT FOR WHICH THIS CORPORATION IS ESTABLISHED IS, 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 ONE HUNDRED PERCENT AMERICANISM; TO PRESERVE THE MEMORIES AND INCIDENTS OF OUR ASSOCIATIONS IN THE GREAT WARS; TO INCULCATE A SENSE OF INDIVIDUAL OBLIGATION TO THE COMMUNITY, STATE AND NATION; TO COMBAT THE AUTOCRACY OF BOTH THE CLASSED AND CLASSES; TO MAKE RIGHT THE MASTER OF MIGHT; TO PROMOTE PEACE AND GOOD-WILL ON EARTH; TO SAFEGUARD AND TRANSMIT TO POSTERITY THE PRINCIPLES OF JUSTICE, FREEDOM, AND DEMOCRACY; TO CONSECRATE AND SANCTIFY OUR COMRADESHIP BY DEVOTION TO MUTUAL HELPFULNESS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robert Blodgett Commander | 0 | $0 | |
Gordon Ellis Senior Vice | 0 | $0 | |
Sean Heichlinger Finance Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,516 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $2,440 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $5,924 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $10,880 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $350 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $4,733 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $222 |
| Other expenses | $7,365 |
| Total expenses | $12,670 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $11,424 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $18,501 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $18,501 |