American Legion is located in Buffalo, 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 $63.4k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $63.7k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.2%) 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
TO FOSTER THE TENETS OF THE NATIONAL AMERICAN LEGION FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
George Boice Commander | 4 | $0 | |
Paul Hennessey Vice Commander | 4 | $0 | |
Thomas Oconnell Finance Officer | 30 | $0 | |
Daniel Devine Judge Advocate | 6 | $0 | |
Thomas Kutas Director | 4 | $0 | |
James Ceglia Director | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,108 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $22,309 |
Membership dues | $3,594 |
Investment income | $1 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $2,995 |
Other Revenue | $29,400 |
Total Revenue | $63,374 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $3,212 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $0 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $39,214 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $21,310 |
Total expenses | $63,736 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $1,747 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $238,260 |
Total liabilities | $3,452 |
Net assets or fund balances | $234,808 |