American Legion
- Assets
- $104.3k
- Revenue
- $50.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Middleport, OH
- Founding
- 03/1946
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 31-6047826
Organization Overview
American Legion, operating under the name Feeney Bennett Post 128, is located in Middleport, OH. 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. Feeney Bennett Post 128 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, Feeney Bennett Post 128 generated $50.0k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $45.1k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CONDUCT A LOCAL UNIT KNOWN AS A POST OF THE AMERICAN LEGION TO HOLD TITLE TO REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY WHICH ARE TO BE USED FOR THE PLEASURE, CONVENIENCE AND BENEFIT OF THE POST AND FOR CARRYING OUT ITS PATRIOTIC, CIVIC, AND SOCIAL PURPOSES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONTRIBUTIONS MADE IN 2023 FOR THE SUPPORT OF STATE AND LOCAL CHARITIES:1. $ 5,600.00 AMERICAN LEGION DPT. OF OHIO CHARITIES INC. 2. $ 1,200.00 OVERBROOK CENTER FOR PATIENT ACTIVITIES3. $ 1,200.00 ARBORS AT POMEROY FOR PATIENT ACTIVITIES4. $ 1,200.00 MEIGS COUNCIL ON AGING FOR MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM5. $ 500.00 MIDDLEPORT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (FIREWORKS DONATION)6. $ 200.00 GOOD WORKS INC7. $ 1,000.00 SYRACUSE VILLAGE FOR SKATE BOARD PROJECT8. $ 500.00 WREATHS ADVENTURE9. $ 500.00 GIFT FOR YANKS10.$ 90.00 NATIONAL CHILD SAFETY COUNCIL11.$ 100.00 MASON COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL
THIS ORGANIZATION, THROUGH ITS BINGO PROGRAMS, PROVIDES MANY OPPORTUNITIES FOR ITS MEMBERS AS WELL AS OTHER PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY TO HAVE TIME FOR FUN AND FELLOWSHIP. THIS SOCIAL TIME CAN BE VERY BENEFICIAL, ESPECIALLY FOR THE ELDERLY WHO MAY NOT HAVE A LOT OF FAMILY LIVING NEARBY. ANOTHER MAJOR BENEFIT OF THIS PROGRAM IS THAT IT PROVIDES FUNDS FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. WE ARE REQUIRED BY STATE LAW TO SUBMIT 25% OF NET PROCEEDS FROM INSTANT BINGO TO AMERICAN LEGION DEPARTMENT OF OHIO CHARITIES INCORPORATED. CHARITIES INCORPORATED KEEPS 10% FOR THEIR CHARITIES. THE REMAINING 90% IS RETURNED TO US WHICH WE THEN USE FOR OUR FEENEY-BENNETT POST 128 DESIGNATED CHARITIES. SEE THE ABOVE STATEMENT (4A) ON THE ORGANZATIONS WHICH HAVE BEEN CONTRIBUTED TO THIS PAST YEAR.
THIS ORGANIZATION IN OCTOBER OF THIS YEAR HELD A HALLOWEEN EVENT FOR THE COMMUNITY. FREE HOT DOGS, CANDY, AND DRINKS WERE PROVIDED FOR ANYONE WHO VISITED. THIS ACTIVITY PROVIDED A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR PARENTS TO TAKE THEIR CHILDREN TO. SINCE EVERYTHING WAS FREE, MANY CHILDREN WERE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE WHO MIGHT NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO OTHERWISE. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES THIS PAST YEAR INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:* D-DAY CEREMONY AT MIDDLEPORT LEVEE* POST EVERLASTING CEREMONY EVERY YEAR FOR DECEASED VETERANS IN THE YEAR* SPOKE TO STUDENTS AT LOCAL SCHOOLS ON VETERANS DAY EACH YEAR* PARTICIPATE IN LOCAL PARADES AND FLAG RAISING CEREMONIES* PROVIDED GRAVE FLAGS AND CEREMONIES AT LOCAL CEMETERIES ON MEMORIAL DAY
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dewey Smith Jr Sargent Of Arms | Officer | 10 | $3,350 |
Larry E Byer Independent Contractor Lawn S | Officer | 3 | $1,750 |
Barbara A Arnold Independent Contractor | Officer | 1 | $1,603 |
John Warner Adjutant | Officer | 9 | $1,200 |
James Bradbury Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Holland Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $1,126 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $8,493 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,619 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,160 |
| Investment income | $362 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,341 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $37,497 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $49,979 |
| 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. | $1,200 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,200 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $98 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $800 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $584 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $6,703 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $517 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,770 |
| Insurance | $5,146 |
| All other expenses | $2,165 |
| Total functional expenses | $45,070 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $29,288 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $31,091 |
| 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 | $7,401 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $36,545 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $104,325 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $881 |
| 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 | $881 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $60,379 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $43,065 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $104,325 |