American Legion is located in Norwalk, 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. As of 12/2023, American Legion employed 14 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 $492.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $405.8k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.0% per year over the past 8 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION PROMOTING SOCIAL INTERACTION AND COMRADESHIP FOR VETERANS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A CANTEEN TO PROVIDE SOCIAL INTERACTION AND COMRADESHIP FOR ITS MEMBERS. PROFITS FROM THIS OPERATION ARE USED FOR COMMUNITY GIVING AND CHARITABLE PROGRAMS.
THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A CANTEEN TO PROVIDE SOCIAL INTERACTION AND COMRADESHIP FOR THE MEMBERS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kristy Stockmaster Commander | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brandon Alley 2nd Vice Pre | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Baldwin Finance Offi | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $22,710 |
Terry Trumpower Chaplin | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jim Hancock Sgt. Of Arms | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeff Kronewitter Service Offi | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $7,105 |
| Investment income | $29,003 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $3,100 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $17,920 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $301,061 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $133,861 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $492,050 |
| 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. | $31,615 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $117,955 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $12,801 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,869 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $800 |
| Office expenses | $4,847 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $24,646 |
| Travel | $2,561 |
| 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 | $84,344 |
| Insurance | $6,969 |
| All other expenses | $17,302 |
| Total functional expenses | $405,754 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $185,446 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $8,586 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $640,487 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,167,235 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,001,754 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,039 |
| 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 | $6,039 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,995,715 |
| 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 | $2,001,754 |