American Legion is located in West Chester, PA. 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 undefined, American Legion generated $15.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (17.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $20.0k during the year ending undefined. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.3%) per year over the past 4 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
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
VETRAN SUPPORT PROGRAM;SCHOLARSHIPS VETRANS AT WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY, NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS, WHEEL CHAIRS VETS AND NATIONAL EMERGENCY & LEGACY FUND THAT SUPPORTS VETRANS PROGRAMS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EXPENSES; RENT AND UTILITIES, SCHOLARSHIPS, SALARIES INCOME IS GRANTS FROM A TRUST, AND DUES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Howard Crawford Commander | 2 | $0 | |
John Doran Vice Commander | 1 | $0 | |
Richard Merion 2nd Vice Commander | 1 | $0 | |
Brendan Murphy Adjutant | 20 | $0 | |
Jeanette Merion Finance Officer | 15 | $0 | |
Lauren Meiswinkle Chaplain | 15 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $15,816 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $15,816 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Total expenses | $20,000 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Total assets | $36,178 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $36,178 |