AMERICAN LEGION

EIN: 236296230

Whitehall, PA

Total Revenue
$109,545
Total Expenses
$136,157
Total Assets
$749,633
Net Assets
$518,471
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1919
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
MICHAEL BODNAR
Phone
6107451512
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

AMERICAN LEGION, founded in 1919, is a small nonprofit that reported $110K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 16% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $136K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 24% operating deficit.

Mission

THIS ORGANIZATION GOVERING BODY IS A UNIT CHARTERED BY A NATIONAL VETERANS ORGANIZATION AND WAS FOUNDED TO SERVE AND PROVIDE THE OUTLET FOR LOCAL VETERANS TO JOIN THE AMERICAN LEGION AND PARTICIPATE IN THEIR PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE THE INTERESTS AND WELFARE OF ALL VETERANS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

TO FINANCIALLY SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE AMERICAN LEGION ORGANIZATION AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL LEVELS. TO PROMOTE AND SUPPOR THE ACTIVE MILITARY TO ENGAGE...

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TO FINANCIALLY SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE AMERICAN LEGION ORGANIZATION AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL LEVELS. TO PROMOTE AND SUPPOR THE ACTIVE MILITARY TO ENGAGE AND PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND TO PROMOTE THE OBSERVANCE OF PATRIOTIC HOLIDAYS. TO PROVIDE AND/OR CONDUCT MILITARY FUNERAL SERVICES FOR DECEASED VETERANS AS MAY BE REQUESTED BY THE DECEDENTS FAMILY.

Program 2

TO MAINTAIN A POST HOME, INCLUDING A SERVICE OFFICERS OFFICE, A BANQUET HALL, MEETING AND SOCIAL ROOMS FOR THE CONVENIENCE AND BENEFIT OF MEMBERS OTHER VETERAN GROUPS, AND COMMUNITY GROUPS OR...

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TO MAINTAIN A POST HOME, INCLUDING A SERVICE OFFICERS OFFICE, A BANQUET HALL, MEETING AND SOCIAL ROOMS FOR THE CONVENIENCE AND BENEFIT OF MEMBERS OTHER VETERAN GROUPS, AND COMMUNITY GROUPS OR INDIVIDUALS. TO PROVIDE THE AVAILABILITY OF THE POSTS FACILITIES AND OFFER FOOD AND BEVERAGES CATERING SERVICES FOR PRIVATE AFFIARS OF THE MEMBERSHIP, THEIR FAMILIES AND GENERAL POPULACE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.

Program 3

INVESTMENT OF SURPLUS FUNDS TO PROVIDE ANNUAL INCOME FOR CONTINUED OPERATIONS TO ACCOMPLISH PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION AND ENABLE CONTINUED PAYMENT OF MEMBERS ACCRUED TO NO COST DEATH BENEFITS

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,153
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $36,164
Other Revenue $69,228
TOTAL REVENUE $109,545

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $650
Salaries & Benefits $24,148
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $111,359
TOTAL EXPENSES $136,157

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $109,545 $94,388 +0.2%
Expenses $136,157 $130,244 +0.0%
Net Income $-26,612 $-35,856 -0.3%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
4
Volunteers
N/A

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
5
$0
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOHN G TREIBER COMMANDER 6.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JOHN DICKERT ADJUTANT 6.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL BODNAR FINANCE OFFICER 6.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JERRY LEWIS SGT AT ARMS 6.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JOHN E DECKER SR VICE COMMANDER 6.00
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
2024 $109,545 $136,157 $749,633 $-26,612
2023 $94,388 $130,244 $795,512 $-35,856
2022 $121,626 $163,104 $828,820 $-41,478
2020 $114,471 $98,012 $842,055 $16,459
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