American Legion is located in Hempstead, NY. 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 06/2024, American Legion generated $21.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $55.3k during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 1.2% per year over the past 4 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
PROVIDE SITE FOR DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD AT HOLIDAYS WORKING WITH ISLAND HARVEST. HOLD REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE POST. PROVIDES A SITE FOR VARIOUS COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS TO HOLD MEETINGS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary J Burns Treasurer | 20 | $0 | |
| Harry Ransom Commander | 2 | $0 | |
| Frank Neil 1st Vice Commander | 1 | $0 | |
| Rosie Marie Christopher 2nd Vice Commander | 1 | $0 | |
| Jimmy Thomas 3rd Vice Commander | 1 | $0 | |
| Frank Neal Adjutant | 1 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,815 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $14,081 | 
| Membership dues | $1,088 | 
| Investment income | $0 | 
| Gain or Loss | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 | 
| Other Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $20,984 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $10,200 | 
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $0 | 
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $40,898 | 
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 | 
| Other expenses | $4,204 | 
| Total expenses | $55,302 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $1,386 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $1,613 | 
| Total liabilities | $199,500 | 
| Net assets or fund balances | -$197,887 |