The American Legion

EIN: 350144250

Indianapolis, IN

Total Revenue
$62,587,362
Total Expenses
$68,079,465
Total Assets
$114,396,198
Net Assets
$27,099,546
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1918
Legal Domicile
IN
Phone
3176301229
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

The American Legion, founded in 1918, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $62.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023.

Mission

As the nation's largest wartime veterans service organization, the federally chartered American Legion is committed to lifelong assistance and support for men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, significant activities of which include free benefits counseling, education and career guidance, and health-care advocacy. The American Legion also provides volunteer opportunities for veterans to mentor youth and sponsor wholesome programs in communities; leads activities that celebrate patriotism and honor; promotes strong national security; and provides meaningful fellowship among service members, veterans and their families.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Member magazines and newsletters: The American Legion Magazine exists to publish professionally written, accurate and relevant articles that promote the growth of American Legion programs, the...

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Member magazines and newsletters: The American Legion Magazine exists to publish professionally written, accurate and relevant articles that promote the growth of American Legion programs, the attainment and understanding of American Legion policy objectives and a sense of esprit de corps and pride in being a veteran and member of The American Legion.

Program 2

One purpose of the American Legion National Headquarters is to contribute to Americanism, veteran's affairs, children, and youth programs. Various committees and commissions are organized to provide...

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One purpose of the American Legion National Headquarters is to contribute to Americanism, veteran's affairs, children, and youth programs. Various committees and commissions are organized to provide programs in these areas. Youth programs available to the public include a nationwide baseball program; the educational program called Boys Nation where participants learn about the federal government through intense workshops; support for the Boy Scouts of America to build character and positive traits among the youth of America; and the junior shooting sports program that teaches marksmanship and hosts competitions.

Program 3

The American Legion National Headquarters provides scholarships and other financial assistance to veterans, dependents of veterans, and participants in various youth programs. The organization is...

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The American Legion National Headquarters provides scholarships and other financial assistance to veterans, dependents of veterans, and participants in various youth programs. The organization is raising funds to ensure that higher education will be a reality for these families. Providing for the children our military personnel left behind is our civic duty. An education is a powerful way to show our thanks.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $7,725,832
Program Service Revenue $34,686,957
Investment Income $3,597,358
Other Revenue $16,577,215
TOTAL REVENUE $62,587,362

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,067,079
Salaries & Benefits $22,873,658
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $0
Other Expenses $42,790,172
TOTAL EXPENSES $68,079,465

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $62,587,362 $58,111,463 +0.1%
Expenses $68,079,465 $68,608,547 0.0%
Net Income $-5,492,103 $-10,497,084 -0.5%
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
62
Independent Members
61
Employees
298
Volunteers
60

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
4
$1,354,048
Total Directors
87
$161,602
Key Employees
4
$1,164,495
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
N/A National Commander (Thru August) 40.0
Officer Director
$119,698 $1,594 $121,292
N/A National Executive Committee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (THRU AUGUST 2023) 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Vice Commander 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A National Executive Committee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (THRU SEPTEMBER 2023) 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A National Executive Committee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A National Commander 40.0
Director
$40,310 $0 $40,310
N/A Chaplain (Thru August) 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (THRU JUNE 2023) 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (THRU AUGUST 2023) 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A National Sargent at Arms 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A National Executive Committee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Historian (Thru August) 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A National Executive Committee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A National Executive Committee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Vice Commander (Thru August) 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A National Executive Committee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Historian 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A National Executive Committee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (THRU AUGUST 2023) 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A National Executive Committee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Chaplin 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A National Executive Committee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A National Executive Committee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Vice Commander (Thru August) 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A National Executive Committee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (THRU JANUARY 2023) 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A National Executive Committee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A National Executive Committee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Sergeant Arms 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A National Executive Committee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (THRU AUGUST 2023) 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (THRU AUGUST 2023) 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A National Executive Committee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A National Executive Committee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A National Executive Committee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A National Executive Committee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (THRU AUGUST 2023) 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Vice Commander (Thru August) 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A National Executive Committee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A National Executive Committee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A National Executive Committee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A National Executive Committee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A National Executive Committee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A National Executive Committee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A National Executive Committee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A National Executive Committee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A National Executive Committee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (THRU AUGUST 2023) 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A National Executive Committee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Sargeant Arms (thru August) 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A National Executive Committee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (THRU MAY 2023) 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Vice Commander (Thru August) 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Vice Commander (Thru August) 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (THRU AUGUST 2023) 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A National Executive Committee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A National Executive Committee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Vice Commander 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Vice Commander 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A National Executive Committee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A National Executive Committee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A National Executive Committee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A National Executive Committee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Vice Commander 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A National Executive Committee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A National Executive Committee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (THRU AUGUST 2023) 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A National Executive Committee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A National Executive Committee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A National Executive Committee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A National Executive Committee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A National Executive Committee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A National Executive Committee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (THRU JUNE 2023) 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A National Executive Committee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A National Executive Committee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A National Executive Committee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (THRU AUGUST 2023) 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (THRU AUGUST 2023) 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A National Executive Committee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A National Executive Committee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Vice Commander 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A NATIONAL ADJUTANT 40.0
Officer
$398,585 $103,500 $502,085
N/A National Judge 40.0
Officer
$172,934 $76,096 $249,030
N/A National Treasurer 35.0
Officer
$333,769 $147,872 $481,641
N/A Executive Director DC 40.0
Key Emp
$274,778 $36,036 $310,814
N/A Executive Director 40.0
Key Emp
$227,278 $74,805 $302,083
N/A Executive Director 40.0
Key Emp
$176,290 $23,535 $199,825
N/A Assistant National Adjuciary 40.0
Key Emp
$314,761 $37,012 $351,773
N/A DIRECTOR IT 40.0
Highest
$152,384 $32,933 $185,317
N/A Principal Deputy Director 40.0
Highest
$129,008 $40,784 $169,792
N/A DIRECTOR/VETERAN EMPLOYMENT & EDUCATION 40.0
Highest
$146,673 $4,400 $151,073
N/A MARKETING DIRECTOR 40.0
Highest
$128,575 $19,026 $147,601
N/A DIRECTOR/MARKETING, MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS 40.0
Highest
$243,099 $19,835 $262,934
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $62,587,362 $68,079,465 $114,396,198 $-5,492,103
2022 $58,111,463 $68,608,547 $116,283,736 $-10,497,084
2021 $82,016,470 $77,167,260 $141,288,704 $4,849,210
2020 $72,657,830 $65,735,517 $142,329,994 $6,922,313
2019 $78,627,568 $76,094,191 $129,354,473 $2,533,377
2018 $76,844,360 $75,217,101 $119,933,577 $1,627,259
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