American Legion is located in Chatham, IL. The organization was established in 1953. 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 12/2021, American Legion generated $31.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $34.5k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.6%) per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
SUPPORT AND PROMOTE ACTIVITIES OF PRESENT AND PAST MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED SERVICES FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING SOCIAL WELFARE OF LOCAL COMMUNITY AND MEMBERS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Todd Langheim Finance Offi | 0 | $0 | |
Rick Schmitgen Sr Vice Comm | 0 | $0 | |
Mike Palazzolo Commander | 0 | $0 | |
Dave Rogers Sgt Arms | 0 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $15,542 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $19 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $16,091 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $31,652 |
| 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 | $7,383 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $69 |
| Other expenses | $27,004 |
| Total expenses | $34,456 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $24,918 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $291,794 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $291,794 |