American Legion
- Assets
- $590.0k
- Revenue
- $486.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 21
- Location
- Columbiana, OH
- Founding
- 03/1946
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 34-6572971
Organization Overview
American Legion is located in Columbiana, 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 06/2023, American Legion employed 21 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 06/2023, American Legion generated $486.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $503.5k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 15.3% per year over the past 4 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
WE ARE A VETERANS ORGANIZATION ASSOCIATED TOGETHER FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE: TO UPHOLD AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; TO MAINTAIN LAW AND ORDER; TO FOSTER AND PERPETUATE A ONE HUNDRED PERCENT AMERICANISM; TO PRESERVE THE MEMORIES AND INCIDENTS OF OUR ASSOCIATIONS IN THE GREAT WARS; TO INCULCATE A SENSE OF INDIVIDUAL OBLIGATION TO THE COMMUNITY, STATE AND NATION; TO COMBAT THE AUTOCRACY OF BOTH THE CLASSES AND THE MASSES; TO MAKE RIGHT THE MASTER OF MIGHT; TO PROMOTE PEACE AND GOODWILL ON EARTH; TO SAFEGUARD AND TRANSMIT TO POSTERITY THE PRINCIPLES OF JUSTICE, FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY; TO CONSECRATE AND SANCTIFY OUR COMRADESHIP BY OUR DEVOTION TO MUTUAL HELPFULNESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO SPONSOR AND PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES OF A PATRIOTIC NATURE. TO PROMOTE THE SOCIAL WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY. TO PROVIDE SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACITIVITES FOR MEMBERS.
TO SPONSOR AND PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES OF A PATRIOTIC NATURE. TO PROMOTE THE SOCIAL WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY. TO PROVIDE SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR MEMBERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Baxter Grossen Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Walter Grossen Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Ed Holisky Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
James Williamson Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Kenneth Allcorn Second Vice | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Richard Houp Commander/fi | Officer | 15 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $15,663 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $62,419 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $78,082 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $21 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $47,685 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $224,258 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $135,950 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $486,564 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $12,497 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $43,714 |
| 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 | $126,723 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $20,494 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $14,800 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,057 |
| Office expenses | $9,271 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $42,232 |
| Travel | $778 |
| 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 | $39,222 |
| Insurance | $4,210 |
| All other expenses | $24,918 |
| Total functional expenses | $503,505 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $123,790 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $20,921 |
| 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 | $11,767 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $433,519 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $589,997 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,474 |
| 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 | $5,886 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $11,360 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $578,637 |
| 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 | $589,997 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Legion has awarded $42,699 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AMERICAN LEGION OF OHIO PURPOSE: DUES | $30,199 |
10TH DISTRICT OF AMERICAN LEGION PURPOSE: DUES | $12,500 |