American Legion is located in Amsterdam, 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 05/2024, American Legion generated $111.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $94.9k during the year ending 05/2024. While expenses have increased by 9.3% 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
CHRISTMAS FOR THE NEEDY, CHILDRENS CHRISTMAS PARTY, CLAMBAKE, OFFICERS FUNCTION, BELL JAR, BIRTHDAY BANQUETEARLY BIRD FUNCTION
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
William Liberis Commander | 1 | $0 | |
William Hansen Vice Commander | 1 | $0 | |
Robert Syzdek Adjuant/vice Commander | 1 | $0 | |
Dorothy Yager Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $80 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $7,251 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $45,927 |
| Other Revenue | $7,292 |
| Total Revenue | $110,999 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $33,160 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $1,300 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $21,286 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $1,171 |
| Other expenses | $38,021 |
| Total expenses | $94,938 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $47,145 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $375,577 |
| Total liabilities | $15,397 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $360,180 |