American Legion is located in Sharon, 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. As of 08/2023, American Legion employed 9 individuals. 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 08/2023, American Legion generated $407.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $257.4k during the year ending 08/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, American Legion has awarded 25 individual grants totaling $117,165. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OPERATION OF AMERICAN LEGION POST #299.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE SOCIAL WELFARE TO THE POOR, DISABLED AND UNDERPRIVILEGED. PROVIDE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR AMERICAN LEGION MEMBERS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Dave Koerth Commander  | Officer | 5 | $0 | 
Robert Calvin Sr Sr. Vice Commander  | Officer | 1 | $0 | 
Mike Howard Jr. Vice Commander  | Officer | 1 | $0 | 
Jeff Wansor Finance Officer  | Officer | 15 | $0 | 
Tom Burke Adjutant  | Officer | 10 | $0 | 
James Likens Chaplin  | Officer | 1 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $9,760 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $300 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,060 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,210 | 
| Investment income | $1,087 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | -$19,708 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $412,264 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $407,913 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $83,384 | 
| 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 | $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 | $8,620 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $0 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $1,240 | 
| Office expenses | $246 | 
| 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 | $887 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $25,025 | 
| Insurance | $0 | 
| All other expenses | $21,260 | 
| Total functional expenses | $257,439 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $108,621 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $10,695 | 
| 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 | $674,897 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $1,600 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $534,804 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $106,032 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $67,750 | 
| Total assets | $1,504,399 | 
| 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 | $1,504,399 | 
| 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 | $0 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,504,399 | 
Over the last fiscal year, American Legion has awarded $11,640 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount | 
|---|---|
MESZAROS FOUNDATION PURPOSE: DONATION  | $5,540 | 
SHENANGO VALLEY ANIMAL SHELTER PURPOSE: DONATION  | $6,100 |