American Legion
- Assets
- $178.6k
- Revenue
- $38.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Wintersville, OH
- Founding
- 10/1948
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 34-6557303
Organization Overview
American Legion is located in Wintersville, OH. The organization was established in 1948. 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 06/2021, American Legion generated $38.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (21.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $66.1k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (14.3%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO AID VETERAN FAMILIES, LOCAL AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DUE PAID TO AMERICAN LEGION NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
CONTRIBUTIONS MADE TO LOCAL AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
COMMUNITY SERVICE
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Holly Lewis Adjustant | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Kenneth Ware Commander | Officer | 10 | $0 |
James Balvin Service Officer | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Patricia Profitt Financial Officer | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Charles Morris Chaplain | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Rick Giusto Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $8,100 |
| 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 | $8,100 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $22,530 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $4,225 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $3,284 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $38,713 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,042 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $1,250 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $4,571 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,650 |
| All other expenses | $119 |
| Total functional expenses | $66,079 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $111,926 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,049 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $64,623 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $178,598 |
| 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 | $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 | $178,598 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $178,598 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that American Legion has recieved totaling $7,750.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Legion Department Of Ohio Charities Inc Delaware, OH PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $6,750 |
Usg Foundation Inc Chicago, IL PURPOSE: VETERANS ASSOCIATION | $1,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Legion Auxiliary Indianapolis, IN | $53,756,323 | $11,649,453 |
Veterans Leadership Program Of Western Pennsylvania Inc Pittsburgh, PA | $2,368,240 | $7,560,705 |
American Legion Auxiliary Bowling Green, KY | $99,496 | $4,500,725 |
Disabled American Veterans Paid Time Off Plan And Tr Erlanger, KY | $4,127,164 | $2,957,196 |
American Legion Indianapolis, IN | $6,888,018 | $3,332,697 |
Veterans Research Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | $4,865,557 | $2,533,091 |
American Legion Lansing, MI | $6,617,226 | $3,234,715 |
American Legion Wormleysburg, PA | $6,891,300 | $3,184,606 |
Michigan Veterans Foundation Inc Detroit, MI | $12,857,454 | $2,381,059 |
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Pennsylvania Harrisburg, PA | $9,683,468 | $3,300,434 |
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Dept Of Michigan Lansing, MI | $3,020,634 | $1,962,824 |
American Legion Department Of Ohio Inc Delaware, OH | $10,500,677 | $3,629,626 |