American Legion is located in Grantsville, MD. The organization was established in 1949. 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 03/2024, American Legion employed 5 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 03/2024, American Legion generated $219.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $207.2k during the year ending 03/2024. While expenses have increased by 5.9% per year over the past 9 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTE VETERAN AFFAIRS AND LOCAL COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROMOTE VETERAN AFFAIRS AND LOCAL COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dale Guthrie Commander/financial Officer | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Julius Broadwater Vice Commander/commander | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Dale Guthrie Financial Officer | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Jeffrey Green Adjutant | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Kenneth Leadbeter Financial Officer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Cheree Reckner Judge Advocate | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $7,359 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $320 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,679 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,415 |
| Investment income | $1,011 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $55,261 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $150,504 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $219,870 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,760 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $6,750 |
| 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 | $88,451 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $7,801 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,320 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,350 |
| Office expenses | $24,613 |
| Information technology | $1,455 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $33,517 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,421 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $5,128 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,235 |
| Insurance | $3,098 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $207,207 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $28,560 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $59,740 |
| 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 | $22,407 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $121,182 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $231,889 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,830 |
| 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 | $1,830 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $230,059 |
| 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 | $231,889 |