American Legion is located in Romney, 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. 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 12/2023, American Legion generated $61.6k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $45.1k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.2%) per year over the past 8 years. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
PROVIDE PUBLICATION, ANNOUNCEMENTS, ETC. TO MEMBERSHIP, GENERATE REVENRREVENUE FOR DEATH BENEFITS AND SCHOLARSHIPS, VETERANS REHABILITATION, RECREATION FOR MEMBERSHIP AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ronald Wolford Commander | 2 | $0 | |
Donald Clise Finance Officer | 30 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $250 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $5,356 |
| Investment income | $197 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $61,057 |
| Other Revenue | $775 |
| Total Revenue | $61,630 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $13,477 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $1,650 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $26,160 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $3,791 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Total expenses | $45,078 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $47,260 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $298,068 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $298,068 |