American Legion is located in Saint Albans, VT. 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 12/2023, American Legion employed 10 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 12/2023, American Legion generated $336.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $263.3k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.3% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AS AN ORGANIZATION CREATED BY ANACTOF CONGRESS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO VETERANS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES AND THEIR LOCAL COMMUNOTY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TO PROVIDE ATHLETIC AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO CHILDREN IN THE LOCAL COMUNITY THROUGH SPONSORING A FIELD DAY AND ADOLESCENT BASEBALL TEAM. TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO SECTION 501(C)3 CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE NATIONAL AND STATE OF VERMONT AMERICAN LEGION. NEWLETTER
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Chris Dean First Vice Commander | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Richard Laroche 2nd Vice Commander | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Peter Bocash Commander | Officer | 5 | $0 |
William Bronson Financial Officer | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Ronald Shangraw Adjutant | Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $16,514 |
| Fundraising events | $3,430 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $19,944 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $5,256 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $310,998 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $336,198 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $24,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $24,000 |
| 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 | $4,148 |
| 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 | $15,912 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $60,774 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $54,686 |
| Insurance | $2,589 |
| All other expenses | $3,250 |
| Total functional expenses | $263,320 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $473,443 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $209,226 |
| 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 | $575,574 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,258,243 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $17,709 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $17,709 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,240,534 |
| 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 | $1,258,243 |