American Legion
- Assets
- $1.5m
- Revenue
- $437.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Chester, WV
- Founding
- 03/1946
- Data as of
- 08/2024
- EIN
- 55-0332886
Organization Overview
American Legion is located in Chester, 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 08/2024, American Legion employed 12 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 08/2024, American Legion generated $437.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $434.2k during the year ending 08/2024. While expenses have increased by 2.7% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
AMERICAN LEGION HOME
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DONATIONS TO VARIOUS SCHOOL AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES-CHILDRENS XMAS PARATY, MEMORIAL DAY, 4TH JULY ACTIVITIES,WV BOYS STATE LEGION CAMP
DEATH BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS AND DUES TO STATE LOCAL CEMETARY UPKEEP FOR VETERANS AMERICAN LEGION CONVENTIONS/ATHLETIC TEAMS
OPERATING BUILDING FOR MEMBERS ACTIVITIES/ MEETINGS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lance Angel Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
David Kendall Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Patrick Murphy Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Greg Vandorn Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Larry Bable Commander | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Roger Hayes 2nd Vice Com | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $975 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $975 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $2,009 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $4,200 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,559 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $22,758 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $405,639 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $437,140 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $7,350 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $22,495 |
| 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 | $160,989 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $15,939 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,162 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,509 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,560 |
| Office expenses | $3,662 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $36,654 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,419 |
| Interest | $399 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $53,224 |
| Insurance | $27,663 |
| All other expenses | $16,375 |
| Total functional expenses | $434,153 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $429,372 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $12,373 |
| 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 | $10,067 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $794,843 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $220,917 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,467,572 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,747 |
| 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 | $6,698 |
| Total liabilities | $9,445 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,458,127 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,467,572 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Legion has awarded $97,200 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CITY OF CHESTER | | | $38,600 |
CHESTER VOL FIRE DEPARTMENT | | | $10,000 |
CITY OF CHESTER | | | $38,600 |
CHESTER VOL FIRE DEPARTMENT | | | $10,000 |