AMERICAN LEGION POST 171

EIN: 526077915

Damascus, MD

Total Revenue
$177,978
Total Expenses
$99,644
Total Assets
$1,167,161
Net Assets
$1,167,161
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1945
Legal Domicile
MD
Principal Officer
Anita Trotter
Phone
3012530769
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

AMERICAN LEGION POST 171, founded in 1945, is a small nonprofit that reported $178K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 31% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $78K, a strong 44% operating margin.

Mission

Assist needy and disabled veteran, provide entertainment, care, and assistance to hospitalized veterans, perpetuate the memory of veterans, and comfort their survivors. Sponsor patriotic activities, support youth activtities, community, and Post members. Promote social welfare of the community, and provide social and recreational activities for the membership.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $23,074 Revenue: $0

Youth programs: to include 6 college Scholarship grants of $1500 or $2000. Post also hosts annual Constitutional Speech Contest with cash awards to the 1, 2, and 3rd place winners. Also supported...

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Youth programs: to include 6 college Scholarship grants of $1500 or $2000. Post also hosts annual Constitutional Speech Contest with cash awards to the 1, 2, and 3rd place winners. Also supported Boy's State participation and presented patriotism awards to local schools. Additionally, sponsored boys little-league baseball team. Provided space for local Boy Scouts Troop to hold meetings.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,804 Revenue: $0

Veterans and Community Benefits: Hosted a Memorial Day and Veterans Day services at our facility. Attendance from members and the community was approximately 150 people total. Provided flowers and...

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Veterans and Community Benefits: Hosted a Memorial Day and Veterans Day services at our facility. Attendance from members and the community was approximately 150 people total. Provided flowers and fruit baskets to sick Veterans, members or spouses. Held flag retirement ceremony.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,370 Revenue: $0

Provided facilities and staff to support three blood drives for the Red Cross. Supported community fair & local school activities

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,417
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $3,320
Other Revenue $173,241
TOTAL REVENUE $177,978

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $32,294
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $27,248
Other Expenses $64,247
TOTAL EXPENSES $99,644

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $177,978 $136,116 +0.3%
Expenses $99,644 $113,766 -0.1%
Net Income $78,334 $22,350 +2.5%
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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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
25

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
12
$1,830
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Anita Trotter Adjutant 10
Officer
$1,080 $0 $1,080
Sam LeHane Historian 2
Officer
$750 $0 $750
George Steve Monteiro Commander 10
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Charles Bradsher First Vice Commander 2
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Kevin O'Neill Second Vice Commander 5
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Ray Lewandowski Finance Officer 10
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Fred Mitchell Judge Advoacate 2
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Paula Gill Executive Committee Member 2
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Will Cole Executive Committee Member 2
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Keith Martin Executive Committee Member 5
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Amanda Buckley Executive Committee Member 5
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Bill Green Sargent at Arms 8
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $177,978 $99,644 $1,167,161 $78,334
2023 $136,116 $113,766 $1,088,827 $22,350
2022 $147,886 $138,494 $939,976 $9,392
2021 $9,237 $42,200 $931,687 $-32,963
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