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 12/2021, American Legion generated $47.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $51.0k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.2%) per year over the past 7 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
2021
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 | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,260 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $7,702 |
Investment income | $44 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $39,174 |
Other Revenue | $300 |
Total Revenue | $47,796 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $14,617 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $1,800 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $33,130 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $1,443 |
Other expenses | $0 |
Total expenses | $50,990 |
Balance Sheet | |
---|---|
Cash, savings, and investments | $34,075 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $284,883 |
Total liabilities | $1,039 |
Net assets or fund balances | $283,844 |
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