American Legion is located in Wood Dale, IL. 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. 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 $51.8k 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 (4.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $66.7k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.0%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
COMMUNITY SERVICE
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Paul Heidemann Commander | 10 | $0 | |
Pete Churchill Sr. Vice Cmd | 1 | $0 | |
Bob H Ridder Finance Dire | 10 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,592 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,865 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $34,670 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $51,789 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $0 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $41,126 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $10 |
| Other expenses | $25,592 |
| Total expenses | $66,728 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $37,547 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $147,484 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $147,484 |