American Legion
- Assets
- $850.7k
- Revenue
- $67.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Mercersburg, PA
- Founding
- 03/1946
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 23-1885815
Organization Overview
American Legion is located in Mercersburg, 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 12/2021, American Legion generated $67.2k 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 (9.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $76.8k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.2%) per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
HARRY LACKHOVE POST 517 IS A QUALIFIED VETERANS POST UNDER IRS SEC. 501(C) (19). THIS VETERANS POST PROVIDES OUTREACH SERVICES TO THE VETERANS IN THE MERCERSBURG AREA AND DONATES TO LOCAL CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. IN ADDITION, THIS ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A POST HOME AND PICNIC GROUNDS FOR ITS MEMBERS AND FAMILIES OF THE MEMBERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE SONS PARTICIPATED IN THREE VETERANS YOUTH ACTIVITY PROGRAMS IN 2021. THEY ASSISTED THE LEGION MEMBERS IN THE ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY PARADE, THEY DISTRIBUTED FOOD BASKETS TO 24 NEEDY FAMILIES IN MERCERSBURG AREA, AND PARTICIPATED IN THE ANNUAL FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY. IN ADDITION, THE SONS CONDUCTED THREE VISITS TO THE MARTINSBURG, WV VETERANS HOSPITAL. IN ADDITION, THE SONS COMPLETED CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW BBQ PIT FOR USE OF ALL MEMBERS OF THE LEGION FAMILY IN THE MERCERSBURG AREA.
THE POST CONDUCTED THE ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY PARADE AND WREATH LAYING CEREMONY FOR THE CITIZENS OF MERCERSBURG AND SURROUNDING AREAS. IN ADDITION, THE ANNUAL VETERANS DAY CEREMONY WAS CONDUCTED AT THE VETERANS MEMORIAL WHICH WAS ERECTED BY THE POST AND DEDICATED IN 2015. HARRY LACKHOVE POST 517 MADE A CONCERTED EFFORT TO SUPPORT THE ORATORIAL PROGRAMS AND MUSIC PROGRAMS FOR THE LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL DURING 2021. IN ADDITION, HARRY LACKHOVE POST 517 HOSTED A VETERANS DAY CEREMONY TO HONOR 128 VETERANS AND GUESTS FOR THEIR SERVICE TO OUR NATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Charles P Goetz Finance Offi | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
James P Gordon Sergeant At | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Wayne L Hamil Historian | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
James Green 2nd Vice Com | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
John E Goodman Exec Committ | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Barry E Hamilton Judge Advoca | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $14,249 |
| Fundraising events | $8,000 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,790 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $27,039 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $5 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $18,000 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$4,847 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $26,830 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $67,209 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $6,328 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $1,800 |
| 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 | $3,100 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $849 |
| Office expenses | $1,925 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $9,526 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,336 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $38,627 |
| Insurance | $1,474 |
| All other expenses | $265 |
| Total functional expenses | $76,776 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $110,133 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $10,012 |
| 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 | $47,840 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $6,890 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $675,783 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $850,658 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| 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 | $850,658 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $850,658 |
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