American Legion is located in Elkins, WV. 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. As of 12/2021, American Legion employed 9 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 12/2021, American Legion generated $241.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $200.5k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.7%) per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION FOR VETERANS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNITY SUPPORT INCLUDING (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) 4-H, CHILDRENS HOME, LITTLE LEAGUE, BOY SCOUTS, ELKINS-RANDOLPH COUNTY YMCA, UNITED WAY, VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARMENTS, FOP, RHODODENDRON BOYS & GIRLS STATE, AND SCHOLARSHIPS. ALSO MAINTAIN A COMMUNITY BUILDING.
CURRENT YEAR DEPRECIATION EXPENSE
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Mike Cardinal Adjutant | Officer | $0 | |
Tom Domingo Child Welfar | Officer | $0 | |
Joe Harman Sgt At Arms | Officer | $0 | |
Bob Grandusky Historian | Officer | $0 | |
Rick Hinchman Commander | Officer | $0 | |
John Miller 1st Vice | Officer | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $11,041 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,712 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $18,753 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $78,856 |
Investment income | $702 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$356 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $143,177 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $241,132 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
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 | $56,224 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $6,163 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $905 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $162 |
Office expenses | $23,279 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $39,282 |
Travel | $295 |
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 | $3,657 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $200,497 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $129,206 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $18,722 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $189,332 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $337,260 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,552 |
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 | $2,552 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $322,038 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $12,670 |
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 | $337,260 |
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Air Force Aid Society Inc Arlington, VA | $262,482,165 | $46,086,376 |
Veterans Multi-Service Center Inc Philadelphia, PA | $4,990,474 | $14,923,218 |
American Legion Bowling Green, KY | $1,050,755 | $11,898,405 |
The National Military Family Association Alexandria, VA | $8,448,648 | $9,411,080 |
Vietnam Veterans Of America Inc Silver Spring, MD | $22,711,920 | $10,930,074 |
United Service Organizations Inc Fort Myer, VA | $0 | $2,240,114 |
Marine Corps Association Quantico, VA | $17,818,262 | $7,455,788 |