American Legion
- Assets
- $606.9k
- Revenue
- $145.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Erie, PA
- Founding
- 03/1946
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 25-6093487
Organization Overview
American Legion is located in Erie, PA. The organization was established in 1946. As of 12/2023, American Legion employed 4 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 12/2023, American Legion generated $145.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $153.7k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, American Legion has awarded 25 individual grants totaling $311,427. 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
ASSIST AND COMFORT VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. PROMOTE PATRIOTISM AND SOCIAL WELFARE IN THE COMMUNITY AND PROVIDE SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR MEMBERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RENT INCOME IS FOR A BUILDING RENTED TO THE MILLCREEK AMERICAN LEGION HOME ASSOCIATION - THIS INCOME PERMITS THE ORGANIZATION TO PROVIDE ASSITANCE TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Vern Smith Adjutant | Officer | 40 | $6,697 |
Ben Suchocki Finance Officer | Officer | 20 | $3,697 |
Maryann Scarpelli Asst Adjutant | Officer | 5 | $3,283 |
Robert Mccarthy Commander | Officer | 40 | $397 |
Richard Trohoske Sgt At Arms | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mike Simmons Chaplain | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $115,154 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,151 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $117,305 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $24,544 |
| Investment income | $3,310 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $145,159 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $34,784 |
| 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. | $14,074 |
| 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 | $1,438 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,720 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,591 |
| Office expenses | $232 |
| Information technology | $926 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $26,574 |
| Travel | $5,645 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $11,707 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $27,215 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $5,603 |
| Total functional expenses | $153,667 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $24,599 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $362,114 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $400 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $52,900 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $166,845 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4 |
| Total assets | $606,862 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $744 |
| 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 | $744 |
| 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 | $606,118 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $606,862 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Legion has awarded $34,784 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
PA AMERICAN LEGION HOUSING PURPOSE: DONATION | $10,000 |
MCDOWELL JR ROTC PURPOSE: DONATION | $6,600 |
MISC DONOATIONS UNDER 5K PURPOSE: DONATION | $18,184 |