American Legion is located in East Hampton, 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 12/2022, American Legion generated $140.8k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $106.0k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.8%) per year over the past 8 years. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
PROMOTED GOODWILL, PATRIOTISM & FELLOWSHIP AMONG ITSMEMBERS; AIDED NEEDY VETERANS & THEIR FAMILIES;PROVIDED A MEETING PLACE FOR POST BUSINESS & ACTIVITIES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jeffrey Paul Kiger Commander | 2 | $0 | |
David Evertt Martin 1st Vice Commander | 1 | $0 | |
John C Macpherson 2nd Vice Commander | 1 | $0 | |
Gary Rea 3rd Vice Commaner | 1 | $0 | |
Fred Overton Treasurer | 1 | $0 | |
Paul F Rickenbach Jr Chaplain | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $73,797 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,563 |
| Membership dues | $5,537 |
| Investment income | $14 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $9,590 |
| Total Revenue | $140,846 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $2,000 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $5,319 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $48,141 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $4,338 |
| Other expenses | $46,233 |
| Total expenses | $106,031 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $173,655 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $479,715 |
| Total liabilities | $2,132 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $477,583 |