American Legion Chester L Briggs Post 47 is located in Houlton, ME. The organization was established in 2008. 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 an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Legion Chester L Briggs Post 47 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 12/2022, American Legion Chester L Briggs Post 47 generated $66.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $39.7k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF VETERANS THROUGH SOCIAL, PATRIOTIC, EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Charles Clark Commander | 10 | $0 | |
Ed Foster Finance Officer | 20 | $0 | |
Dennis Geiger Vice President | 10 | $0 | |
Ted Gates Sergeant At Arms | 5 | $0 | |
Jerry Riley Adjutant | 10 | $0 | |
Dean Mitchell Chaplain | 10 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $3,247 |
| Investment income | $424 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $1,349 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $66,460 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $2,112 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $0 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $21,797 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
| Other expenses | $15,794 |
| Total expenses | $39,703 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $117,685 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $499,733 |
| Total liabilities | $5,253 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $494,480 |