American Legion is located in Hillsdale, NJ. 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 12/2021, American Legion generated $28.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (15.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $16.7k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (16.3%) per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
MENTORING YOUTH AND SPONSORSHIP OF WHOLESOME PROGRAMS IN OUR COMMUNITIES, ADVOCATING PATRIOTISM AND HONOR, PROMOTING STRONG NATIONAL SECURITY, AND CONTINUED DEVOTION TO FELLOW SERVICEMEMBERS AND VETERANS
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Douglas Frank Commander | 15 | $0 | |
Michael Gela Sr. Vice Commander | 10 | $0 | |
Phillip Langner Vice Comm. Finance Officer | 15 | $0 | |
Philip Fonde Adjutant | 15 | $0 | |
Thomas Robinson Sgt.at Arms | 2 | $0 | |
Thomas Invancich Trustee | 10 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $23,448 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $4,089 |
| Investment income | $232 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $1,095 |
| Total Revenue | $28,864 |
| 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 | $400 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $5,238 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $118 |
| Other expenses | $10,977 |
| Total expenses | $16,733 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $185,707 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $205,789 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $205,789 |