American Legion is located in Keswick, 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 06/2024, American Legion generated $150.9k 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 (6.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $151.7k during the year ending 06/2024. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.8%) per year over the past 9 years. 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
ADMINISTRATION OF VETERAN'S AFFAIRS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
VETERANS SUPPORT - PUBLICATIONS, MEETINGS, AND CONVENTIONS.
YOUTH PROGRAMS - SUPPORT FOR SPORTING ACTIVITIES, BOY SCOUTS AND GIRL SCOUTS, AMERICAN LEGION BOYS AND GIRLS STATE, COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS, AND MEDICAL PROGRAMS.
VETERAN SUPPORT - ASSIST DISABLED VETERANS WITH OBTAINING MEDICAL CARE, ADVOCATE FOR VETERANS PETITIONING FOR BENEFITS, PROVIDE FUNDING FOR VETERAN MEMORIALS, AND FUNDING FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION OF VETERANS' EXPERIENCE.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mary Sue Garrison Commander | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Chris Parks 1st Vice Com | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Ken Moore 2nd Vice Com | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
David Drayer Finance Offi | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Gary Hegemier Service Offi | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Hank Hagenau Chaplain | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $11,760 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $555 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $12,315 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,089 |
| Investment income | $9,459 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $33,408 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $50 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $491 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $90,173 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $900 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $150,885 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $46,865 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,200 |
| 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 | $1,065 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,496 |
| Office expenses | $10,859 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $55,859 |
| Travel | $1,436 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,276 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $10,316 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $6,642 |
| All other expenses | $5 |
| Total functional expenses | $151,688 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $109,119 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $235,252 |
| 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 | $1,586,267 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,930,638 |
| 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 | $2,400 |
| Total liabilities | $2,400 |
| 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 | $1,928,238 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,930,638 |
Over the last fiscal year, American Legion has awarded $33,550 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BLUE RIDGE AREA FOOD BANK | | | $7,000 |
AMERICAN LEGION BOY'S STATE OF VA | | | $6,500 |
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF CENTRAL VA | | | $6,000 |
SALVATION ARMY | | | $7,050 |
SHELTER FOR HELP IN EMERGENCY | | | $7,000 |