American Legion is located in Philadelphia, 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 07/2024, American Legion generated $106.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $86.4k during the year ending 07/2024. While expenses have increased by 2.7% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
AWARDS TO STUDENTS AND VETERANS
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Joseph Schuman Commander | 24 | $0 | |
John Henninger Finance Officer | 20 | $0 | |
John Schwartz Adjutant | 20 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $6,584 |
| Investment income | $907 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $106,545 |
| 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 | $675 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $16,946 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $1,399 |
| Other expenses | $67,337 |
| Total expenses | $86,357 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $100,716 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $234,643 |
| Total liabilities | $404 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $234,239 |