AMERICAN LEGION

EIN: 046189371

Westwood, MA

Total Revenue
$36,578
Total Expenses
$22,002
Total Assets
$868,421
Net Assets
$868,421
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1940
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
Richard D Paster
Phone
7813296241
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

AMERICAN LEGION, founded in 1940, is a micro nonprofit that reported $37K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 13% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $15K, a strong 40% operating margin.

Mission

To support The American Legion in its efforts to help veterans and their families, we are committed to the mentoring and sponsorship of youth programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting a strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and their families.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,679 Revenue: $0

Baseball is a program of the American Legion, we sponsor a junior team for players 17 years old and under. This team is geared for the serious player who intends to play baseball at the collegiate...

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Baseball is a program of the American Legion, we sponsor a junior team for players 17 years old and under. This team is geared for the serious player who intends to play baseball at the collegiate level. American Legion Baseball is also a champion of equality, making teammates out of young athletes from all socioeconomic backgrounds. The program has been a stepping stone to adulthood for millions of young people who would go on to serve their country, raise families or play the sport at the highest levels.

Program 2
Expenses: $750 Revenue: $0

Boys State is a program of the American Legion developed from the concept that youth should be offered a better perspective of the practical operation of government: that the individual is an...

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Boys State is a program of the American Legion developed from the concept that youth should be offered a better perspective of the practical operation of government: that the individual is an integral part and commensurately responsible for the character and success of their government. As such, it is an activity of high educational value, born of a need for youth training in practical citizenship. To elaborate Boys State is easily classified as a leadership action program where qualified male high school juniors take part in a practical government course designed to develop in the young citizen a working knowledge of the structure of government, it is an objective citizenship training program.

Program 3

The American Legion, Department of Massachusetts sponsors a Student Trooper Program in cooperation with the Massachusetts State Police Academy. The goal is to recruit youths representing all...

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The American Legion, Department of Massachusetts sponsors a Student Trooper Program in cooperation with the Massachusetts State Police Academy. The goal is to recruit youths representing all communities and cultural backgrounds and to increase their understanding of the job of police officers. The program is designed to expose young adults to the demands of policy training and to develop better relationships with the police that serve our communities. The program is an intensive one week, residential learning experience for young adults.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $35,135
Other Revenue $1,443
TOTAL REVENUE $36,578

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $10,000
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $4,429
Other Expenses $10,152
TOTAL EXPENSES $22,002

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $36,578 $41,921 -0.1%
Expenses $22,002 $24,856 -0.1%
Net Income $14,576 $17,065 -0.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
6

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$0
Total Directors
3
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Richard Dermarderosiam Director 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
James Martin Director 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Paul Mullen Director 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Richard D Paster President 1
Officer
$0 $0 $0
J Kenneth Foscaldo Treasurer 1
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Edward Richardson Clerk 1
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $36,578 $22,002 $868,421 $14,576
2024 $41,921 $24,856 $853,845 $17,065
2023 $30,397 $16,622 $836,780 $13,775
2022 $716,881 $25,678 $826,361 $691,203
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