American Legion is located in Ashburnham, MA. 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.
For the year ending 12/2023, American Legion generated $101.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $94.8k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.5% 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
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
AN AMERICAN LEGION - A PLACE FOR MILITARY VETERANS TO GATHER AND CONGREGATE
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
John Mercer Commander  | 10 | $0 | |
Bob King Sr Vice Commander  | 5 | $0 | |
Jack Munnis Jr Vice Commander  | 5 | $0 | |
Patrick Griffin Adjutant  | 5 | $0 | |
Alex Ponusky Finance Officer  | 10 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,491 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $1,736 | 
| Investment income | $1,794 | 
| Gain or Loss | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $34,749 | 
| Other Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $101,369 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $1,064 | 
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $41,673 | 
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $0 | 
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $51,937 | 
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $82 | 
| Other expenses | $0 | 
| Total expenses | $94,756 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $59,851 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $281,851 | 
| Total liabilities | $5,032 | 
| Net assets or fund balances | $276,819 |