American Legion is located in South Plainfield, NJ. The organization was established in 1963. 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 12/2023, American Legion generated $143.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $91.9k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
SCHOLARSHIP AND DONATIONS
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Joseph Penyak Vice Commander | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Robert Bengivenga Commander | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Robert Koch Finance Officer | Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $53,499 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $15,740 |
| Other Revenue | $74,319 |
| Total Revenue | $143,558 |
| 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 | $2,450 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $360 |
| Other expenses | $89,100 |
| Total expenses | $91,910 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $139,624 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $162,246 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $162,246 |