AMERICAN LEGION Charity Report

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AMERICAN LEGION

EIN 54-1038532 · Military & Veterans Organizations (W30)

What they do

The American Legion Post 368 Was Formed to Support The Veterans In The Community and Their Families. The Post is Very Active In The Community Helping With Civic Activities and Raising Funds to Help Various Children & Youth Groups In The Community.

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They name their leaders3 people are listed in the latest report.

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$91.19spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

$78.20of every $100 spent went to management and office costsThis number alone does not tell us how much good they did.

$1.90in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

6.6%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

Money in and money out

Revenue$461,064

Expenses$420,443

Annual surplus $40,621 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

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Management and general$328,625 · 78.2% of expenses

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Revenue$461,064

Expenses$420,443

Assets$798,783

Income$3,007,721

Contributions$30,617

Management and general$328,625

Accounting fees$1,730

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (3)

D LASHUN HOWARDFINANCE OFFICER

DERICKAL SAULSBERRYCOMMANDER

DIANA CRAIGADJUTANT

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2020
Location: 368 American Legion Drive, Newport News, VA 23608
County: Newport News (city)
In care of: D LASHUN HOWARD
Primary officer: D LASHUN HOWARD, Finance Officer

How to reach them

Phone(757) 234-0020 Officer phone(410) 933-9393

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: GLADDEN TAX AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES
NTEE classification: Military & Veterans Organizations (W30)
IRS tax category: Military & Veterans Organizations
Revocation date: May 15, 2016