American Legion is located in Greenwood Lake, 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 $128.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $142.6k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.7% per year over the past 7 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO UPHOLD AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, TO MAINTAIN LAW AND ORDER, TO FOSTER AND PERPETUATE A ONE HUNDRED (100%) PERCENT AMERICANMSIM; TO PRESERVE INCIDENTS AND MEMORIES OF OUR ASSOICATION IN THE GREAT WAR; TO INCULCATE A SENSE OF INDIVIDUAL OBLIGATION TO THE COMMUNITY, STATE AND NATION; TO COMBAT THE AUTOCRACY OF BOTH THE CLASSES AND THE MASSES; TO MAKE RIGHT THE MASTER OF MIGHT; TO PROMOTE PEACE AND GOODWILL ON EARTH, AND TO SAFEGUARD AMD TRANSMIT THE POSTERTIY THE PRINCIPLES OF JUSTICE, FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY; TO CONSECRATE AND SANCTIFY OUR COMRADSHIP BY OUR DEVOTION TO MUTUAL HELPFULNESS; TO PROPOTE SOCAIL INTERCOURSE AND FELLOWSHIP AMOUNGS ITS MEMBERS, AND TO MAINTAIN A CLUB HOUSE OR CLUB ROOMS FOR THEIR USE AND ENTERTAINMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TO UPHOLD AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, TO MAINTAIN LAW AND ORDER, TO FOSTER AND PERPETUATE A ONE HUNDRED (100%) PERCENT AMERICANISM; TO PRESERVE INCIDENTS AND MEMORIES OF OUR ASSOCAITION IN THE GREAT WAR; TO INCULATE A SENSE OF INDIVISUAL OBLIGATION TO THE COMMUNITY, STATE AND NATION; TO COMBAT THE AUTOCRACY OF BOTH THE CLASSES AND MASSES; TO MAKE RIGHT THE MASTER OF MIGHT; TO PROMOTE PEACE AND GOOD WILL ON EARTH, TO SAFEGUARD AND TRANSMIT TO PROSTERITY THE PRINCIPLES OF JUSTICE, FREEDOM AND DOMOCRACY; TO CONSECRETE AND SANCTIFY OUR COMRADSHIP BY OUR DEVOTION TO MUTUAL HELFULNESS; TO PROMOTE SOCIAL INTERCOURSE AND FELLOWSHIP AMOUNGS ITS MEMBERS, TO MAINTAIN A CLUB HOUSE OR CLUB ROOMS FOR THEIR USE AND ENTERTAINMENT.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Richard Mckenna Commander | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Gerald Brewer 1st Vice Commander | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Walter Kittle 2nd Vice Commander | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Thomas Mulcahy 3rd Vice Commander | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Joseph Mazur Adjutant | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Sal Vargetto Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $5,609 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $108,980 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $114,589 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $317 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $12,422 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,295 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $128,623 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $67,324 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,212 |
| Office expenses | $868 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $35,052 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $533 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $19,931 |
| Insurance | $17,728 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $142,648 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $85,409 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $239 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $339,091 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $424,739 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $761 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $19,850 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $20,611 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $404,128 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $424,739 |