American Legion
- Assets
- $842.1k
- Revenue
- $114.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Whitehall, PA
- Founding
- 03/1954
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 23-6296230
Organization Overview
American Legion, operating under the name The Amrican Legion, is located in Whitehall, PA. The organization was established in 1954. 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 12/2020, Amrican Legion employed 6 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Amrican 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 12/2020, Amrican Legion generated $114.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $98.0k during the year ending 12/2020. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THIS ORGANIZATION IS A UNIT CHARTERED BY A NATIONAL CHARTERED VETERANS ORGANIZATION FOUNDED TO PROMOTE THE INTEREST OF VETERANS OF THE US MILITARY, THEIR DEPENDENTS, COMMUNITY AND COUNTRY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO FINANCIALLY SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE AMERICAN LEGION ORGANIZATION AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL LEVELS. TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT THE ACTIVE MILITARY. TO ENGAGE AND PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND TO PROMOTE THE OBSERVANCE OF PATRIOTIC HOLIDAYS. TO PROVIDE AND/OR CONDUCT MILITARY FUNERAL SERVICES FOR DECEASED VETERANS AS MAY BE REQUESTED BY THE DECEDENTS FAMILY.
TO MAINTAIN A POST HOME, INCLUDING A SERVICE OFFICER'S OFFICE, A BANQUET HALL, MEETING AND SOCIAL ROOMS FOR THE CONVENIENCE AND BENEFIT OF MEMBERS OTHER VETERANS GROUPS, AND COMMUNITY GROUPS OR INDIVIDUALS. TO PROVIDE THE AVAILABILITY OF THE POSTS FACILITIES AND OFFER FOOD AND BEVERAGES CATERING SERVICES FOR PRIVATE AFFAIRS OF THE MEMBERSHIP, THEIR FAMILIES AND GENERAL POPULACE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
INVESTMENT OF SURPLUS FUNDS TO PROVIDE ANNUAL INCOME FOR CONTINUED OPERATIONS TO ACCOMPLISH PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION AND ENABLE CONTINUED PAYMENT OF MEMBERS ACCRUED TO NO COST DEATH BENEFITS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John G Treiber Comander | Officer | 6 | $0 |
Ronald Dickert Agjutant | Officer | 6 | $0 |
Richard Bateman Historian | Officer | 6 | $0 |
Michael Fox Finance Officer | Officer | 6 | $0 |
Georg Shumack Chaplin | Officer | 6 | $0 |
Jerry Lewis Sgt. At Arms | Officer | 6 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $4,716 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $39,475 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $44,191 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $30,644 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $1,695 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$756 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $7,839 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $29,458 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $114,471 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| 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 | $13,146 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,209 |
| Fees for services: Management | $29,448 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $13 |
| Office expenses | $11,136 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $987 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,967 |
| Insurance | $12,730 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $98,012 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $15 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $2,140 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $109,378 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $730,522 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $842,055 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,639 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,295 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $253,162 |
| 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 | $1,931 |
| Total liabilities | $260,027 |
| 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 | $582,028 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $842,055 |
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