American Legion is located in Rensselaer, 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 12/2023, American Legion generated $92.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $73.2k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.6% per year over the past 8 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
HELPED TO SUPPORT NUMEROUS ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT MENTORING YOUTH, ADVOCATING PATRIOTISM AND HONORING FELLOW SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mike Peterson Sargent At Arms | 0 | $0 | |
Brian Haggerty Commander | 0 | $0 | |
Chris Gilluley First Vice Commander | 0 | $0 | |
Tony Nardacci Second Vice Commande | 0 | $0 | |
Fred Nardacci Third Vice Commander | 0 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,801 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $1,764 |
| Investment income | $22 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $52,735 |
| Other Revenue | $5,352 |
| Total Revenue | $92,917 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $0 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $22,894 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $2,105 |
| Other expenses | $24,431 |
| Total expenses | $73,190 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $313,828 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $362,255 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $362,255 |