American Legion is located in Arlington, VA. 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 06/2022, American Legion generated $111.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $47.0k during the year ending 06/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE AID AND SERVICES TO US ARMED FORCES VETERANS, AND TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS YOUTH GROUPS AND SCHOOLS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO SUPPORT THE AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL TEAM.
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH OF THE COMMUNITY.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Richard Rodriguez Commander  | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $0 | 
Paul Selby 1st Vice Commander  | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 | 
Patrick Sargent 2nd Vice Commander  | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
Mike Grebb Finance Officer/adjutant  | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 | 
Linden Dixon Judge Advocate  | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 | 
Bevin Elliot Sergeant Of Arms  | Officer | 5 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $4,263 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $13,500 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $17,763 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 | 
| Investment income | $43,952 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $43,832 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $111,912 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $4,990 | 
| 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 | $0 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $0 | 
| Payroll taxes | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,000 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $17,626 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $0 | 
| Office expenses | $377 | 
| Information technology | $1,650 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $0 | 
| Travel | $0 | 
| 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 | $0 | 
| Insurance | $0 | 
| All other expenses | $1,739 | 
| Total functional expenses | $47,031 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,655 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $735,674 | 
| 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 | $2,061,941 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $3,074,985 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $5,878,255 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 | 
| 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 | $718 | 
| Total liabilities | $718 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 | 
| 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 | $5,877,537 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $5,878,255 |