American Legion is located in Jamestown, 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. As of 12/2022, American Legion employed 20 individuals. 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 $293.3k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $310.0k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.2%) per year over the past 8 years. 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
FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES FELLOWSHIP FOR ITS MEMBERS.FOOD AND BAR SERVICE AND BELL JAR AVAILABLE FOR ENTERTAINMENT
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES FELLOWSHIP FOR ITS MEMBERS. FOOD AND BAR SERVICE AND BELL JAR IS AVAILABLE FOR MEMBERS ENTERTAINMENT
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Don Pool 2nd Vice | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Mark Territto Executive Board | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
James Peterson Executive Board | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Don Derring Executive Board | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
James Bello 3rd Vice | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Neville Messinger Commander | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $7,659 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $20,969 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $28,628 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $327 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $95,272 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $169,063 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $293,290 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $150 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $9,173 |
| 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 | $112,157 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $15,600 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,795 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $4,827 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $4,221 |
| Information technology | $744 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $69,364 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $35 |
| Interest | $6,597 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $37,187 |
| Insurance | $13,082 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $309,997 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $29,815 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,366 |
| 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 | $6,000 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $547,547 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $587,728 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $147,074 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $7,586 |
| Total liabilities | $154,660 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $433,068 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $587,728 |