AMERICAN LEGION
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2024 · Form 990 · revenue $386K · expenses $369K · assets $80K
- EIN
- 54-1209080
- Address
- PO BOX 244, CHINCOTEAGUE, VA 23336-0244
- NTEE code
- W30
- Subsection
- 501(c)(19)
- Ruling year
- 2021
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
GATHERING OF THE VETERANS TO PROMOTE GENERAL WELFARE OF AMERICAS VETERANS, THEIR FAMILIES, OUR MILITARY, AND OUR COMMUNITIES BY OUR DEVOTION TO MUTUAL HELPFULNESS
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
2 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randy Mills | COMMANDER | 2022-2024 | $0 | $47,266 | 1 |
| Shawn Malone | FINANCE OFFICE | 2023-2024 | $0 | $36,534 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
14 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alana Hayhurst | 2ND VICE COMM | 2023-2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ralph Hooper | 3RD VICE COMM | 2022-2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Gil Lang | ADJUTANT | 2022-2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ronnie Lewis | ASST FIN OFF | 2022-2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Dale Holston | SERVICE OFFICE | 2022-2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Dino Johnson | POST HISTORIAN | 2023-2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Joe Vernalli | SGT AT ARMS | 2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Todd Palmer | SGT AT ARMS | 2023-2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Esley Collins (former) | COMMANDER | 2022-2023 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Greg Daisy (former) | 2ND VICE COMM | 2023 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Michelle Adams (former) | SGT AT ARMS | 2023 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Greg Daisey (former) | VICE COMMANDER | 2022 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Rick Raymond (former) | VICE COMMANDER | 2022 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Joe Mills (former) | SGT AT ARMS | 2022 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 11 people listed · 1 paid, $37K · 13 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHAWN MALONE | VICE COMMANDER | 25 | $36,534 | $0 | $0 | $36,534 | 1 |
| RANDY MILLS | COMMANDER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ALANA HAYHURST | 2ND VICE COMM | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RALPH HOOPER | 3RD VICE COMM | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GIL LANG | ADJUTANT | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SHAWN MALONE | FINANCE OFFICE | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RONNIE LEWIS | ASST FIN OFF | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DALE HOLSTON | SERVICE OFFICE | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DINO JOHNSON | POST HISTORIAN | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOE VERNALLI | SGT AT ARMS | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TODD PALMER | SGT AT ARMS | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 12 people listed · 1 paid, $30K · 12 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RANDY MILLS | VICE COMMANDER | 25 | $29,608 | $0 | $0 | $29,608 | 1 |
| ESLEY COLLINS | COMMANDER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GREG DAISY | 2ND VICE COMM | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RALPH HOOPER | 3RD VICE COMM | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GIL LANG | ADJUTANT | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RONNIE LEWIS | FINANCE OFFICE | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SHAWN MALONE | ASST FIN OFFIC | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ALANA HAYHURST | CHAPLAIN | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DALE HOLSTON | SERVICE OFFICE | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DINO JOHNSON | POST HISTORIAN | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHELLE ADAMS | SGT AT ARMS | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TODD PALMER | SGT AT ARMS | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 9 people listed · 1 paid, $18K · 11 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RANDY MILLS | VICE COMMANDER | 25 | $17,658 | $0 | $0 | $17,658 | 1 |
| ESLEY COLLINS | COMMANDER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GREG DAISEY | VICE COMMANDER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RICK RAYMOND | VICE COMMANDER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GIL LANG | ADJUTANT | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RONNIE LEWIS | FINANCE OFFICE | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DALE HOLSTON | SERVICE OFFICE | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RALPH HOOPER | SGT AT ARMS | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOE MILLS | SGT AT ARMS | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who the money went to
Grants this organization reported paying: Schedule I Part II of the Form 990, or the grants-paid list on the 990-PF. Open a year for every recipient. Recipients link to their own page when the grant names an EIN we have (990-PF grants list no EIN, so those link only on an exact, unique name and state). Grants to individuals are counted; their names are not shown.
2024 · 1 grant to organizations · $7K
Listed grants add up to $7,149; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $45,042. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2023 · 1 grant to organizations · $18K
Listed grants add up to $17,600; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $47,038. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
Negative amounts are returned or refunded grants; they are listed last and left out of the totals of grants paid.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $386,493 | $368,731 | $79,688 | $77,467 | $10,831 | $261,213 | $36,534 | 13 | - |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $305,205 | $328,598 | $31,995 | $29,122 | $10,287 | $194,538 | $29,608 | 12 | - |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $352,054 | $256,727 | $58,015 | $52,565 | $15,704 | $278,763 | $17,658 | 11 | - |
Funders of this organization
Not reported: no grants to this organization appear in the filings we have (tax years 2010 to 2025).
Similar organizations
Ranked without any AI: same NTEE code first, then the same NTEE group; then revenue within 2x, 5x or 10x; then the same state; then similar name and mission text. Same state only · More (100)
| Organization | State | NTEE | Latest revenue | Latest expenses | Top-paid title | Top pay | Why similar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN LEGION | VA | W30 | $368,707 | $237,868 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code W30, revenue within 2x, same state, similar mission |
| AMERICAN LEGION | VA | W30 | $371,731 | $299,325 | 3RD VICE COMMANDER | $0 | Same NTEE code W30, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| AMERICAN LEGION | VA | W30 | $482,326 | $473,886 | Director | $1,748 | Same NTEE code W30, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| AMERICAN LEGION | VA | W30 | $428,718 | $433,666 | SARGEANT AT | $0 | Same NTEE code W30, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| GILES B COOK NO 53 OF THE AMERICAN LEGION INCORPORATED | VA | W30 | $772,894 | $425,181 | PRESIDENT/CO | $0 | Same NTEE code W30, revenue within 2x, same state, similar mission |
| DENBIGH AMERICAN LEGION POST 368 INC | VA | W30 | $461,064 | $420,443 | Adjutant | $0 | Same NTEE code W30, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| BRAXTON-PERKINS POST NO 25 AMERICAN LEGION INC | VA | W30 | $260,926 | $269,328 | Adjutant | $0 | Same NTEE code W30, revenue within 2x, same state, similar mission |
| MADISON AMERICAN LEGION POST HOME I NCORPORATED | VA | W30 | $309,720 | $7,836 | COMMANDER | $0 | Same NTEE code W30, revenue within 2x, same state |
| UNTOLD JOURNEY FOUNDATION | VA | W30 | $265,850 | $41,209 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code W30, revenue within 2x, same state |
| SEA SERVICES LEADERSHIP ASSOCIATION | VA | W30 | $752,647 | $661,912 | Treasurer | $0 | Same NTEE code W30, revenue within 2x, same state |
| MANDATUM FOUNDATION | VA | W30 | $355,534 | $141,374 | LEAD COACH | $14,500 | Same NTEE code W30, revenue within 2x, same state |
| VETERANS COLLABORATIVE | VA | W30 | $739,590 | $666,585 | FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code W30, revenue within 2x, same state |
| THE MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART INC | VA | W30 | $715,459 | $806,447 | NATL SVC | $0 | Same NTEE code W30, revenue within 2x, same state |
| VIRGINIANS FOR VETERANS | VA | W30 | $383,485 | $327,275 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code W30, revenue within 2x, same state |
| WARRIORS 4 WIRELESS SCHOLARSHIP FUND | VA | W30 | $594,375 | $972,959 | President, CEO, and Director | $98,000 | Same NTEE code W30, revenue within 2x, same state |
| VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF VIRGINIA | VA | W30 | $311,633 | $271,494 | QUARTERMASTER | $28,600 | Same NTEE code W30, revenue within 2x, same state |
| VETERANS ADVOCACY ALLIANCE INC | VA | W30 | $498,247 | $496,832 | Vice President | $70,301 | Same NTEE code W30, revenue within 2x, same state |
| CLUB 60 INC | VA | W30 | $259,546 | $356,784 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code W30, revenue within 2x, same state |
| VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF VIRGINIA | VA | W30 | $350,595 | $312,243 | POST COMMANDER | $0 | Same NTEE code W30, revenue within 2x, same state |
| DOGWOOD VIETNAM MEMORIAL FOUNDATION | VA | W30 | $263,420 | $158,641 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code W30, revenue within 2x, same state |
| AMERICAN LEGION | NH | W30 | $589,659 | $591,983 | Post Commander | $0 | Same NTEE code W30, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| AMERICAN LEGION | ND | W30 | $285,606 | $285,083 | PRESIDENT COMMANDER | $0 | Same NTEE code W30, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| AMERICAN LEGION | CO | W30 | $418,143 | $408,423 | SARGEANT AT | $0 | Same NTEE code W30, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| AMERICAN LEGION | AK | W30 | $292,375 | $48,457 | COMMANDER | $0 | Same NTEE code W30, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| AMERICAN LEGION | IL | W30 | $255,066 | $262,710 | Sr Vice Coimmander | $0 | Same NTEE code W30, revenue within 2x, similar name |
Who funds organizations like this
Grantors that funded the 100 most similar organizations. Ranked by total given to them. Foundations (990-PF) and donor-advised fund sponsors only. Same matching as Funders above (by EIN, or by name for foundations).
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990 · $368,731 spent · pay $110,474 · grants $45,042 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | COST OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE | $102,073 | $102,073 | - | - | 27.7% |
| Other salaries and wages | $101,701 | $101,701 | - | - | 27.6% | |
| Grants to US individuals | $45,042 | $45,042 | - | - | 12.2% | |
| Occupancy | $44,192 | $44,192 | - | - | 12.0% | |
| Other (as described) | SONS PROGRAM EXPENSES | $17,322 | $17,322 | - | - | 4.7% |
| Other (as described) | SALES TAX | $10,233 | $10,233 | - | - | 2.8% |
| Other (as described) | RIDERS PROGRAM EXPENSES | $9,984 | $9,984 | - | - | 2.7% |
| Payroll taxes | $8,773 | $8,773 | - | - | 2.4% | |
| Payments to affiliates | $7,147 | $7,147 | - | - | 1.9% | |
| Office expenses | $6,696 | $6,696 | - | - | 1.8% | |
| Fees: accounting | $5,525 | $5,525 | - | - | 1.5% | |
| Insurance | $4,938 | $4,938 | - | - | 1.3% | |
| Fees: other services | $4,550 | $4,550 | - | - | 1.2% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $474 | $474 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $81 | $81 | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $368,731 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $328,598 spent · pay $98,490 · grants $47,038 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | COST OF FOOD | $103,417 | $103,417 | - | - | 31.5% |
| Other salaries and wages | $90,130 | $90,130 | - | - | 27.4% | |
| Grants to US individuals | $47,038 | $47,038 | - | - | 14.3% | |
| Occupancy | $43,067 | $43,067 | - | - | 13.1% | |
| Other (as described) | SALES TAX | $9,425 | $9,425 | - | - | 2.9% |
| Payroll taxes | $8,360 | $8,360 | - | - | 2.5% | |
| Office expenses | $6,864 | $6,864 | - | - | 2.1% | |
| Other (as described) | MEMBERSHIP DUES | $6,815 | $6,815 | - | - | 2.1% |
| Fees: accounting | $5,475 | $5,475 | - | - | 1.7% | |
| Insurance | $4,555 | $4,555 | - | - | 1.4% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $2,465 | $2,465 | - | - | 0.8% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $955 | $955 | - | - | 0.3% | |
| Fees: legal | $25 | $25 | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Interest | $7 | $7 | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $328,598 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $256,727 spent · pay $61,019 · grants $3,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | COST OF FOOD | $103,949 | $103,949 | - | - | 40.5% |
| Occupancy | $37,648 | $37,648 | - | - | 14.7% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $37,536 | $37,536 | - | - | 14.6% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $17,658 | $8,829 | $8,829 | - | 6.9% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $14,179 | $14,179 | - | - | 5.5% | |
| Other (as described) | SALES TAX | $8,681 | $8,681 | - | - | 3.4% |
| Office expenses | $8,077 | $8,077 | - | - | 3.1% | |
| Other (as described) | MEMBERSHIP DUES | $7,857 | $7,857 | - | - | 3.1% |
| Payroll taxes | $5,825 | $5,115 | $710 | - | 2.3% | |
| Insurance | $5,802 | $5,802 | - | - | 2.3% | |
| Fees: accounting | $4,330 | $2,165 | $2,165 | - | 1.7% | |
| Grants to US individuals | $3,000 | $3,000 | - | - | 1.2% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $981 | $981 | - | - | 0.4% | |
| Fees: legal | $707 | $707 | - | - | 0.3% | |
| Other (as described) | DONATION | $250 | $250 | - | - | 0.1% |
| Interest | $247 | $247 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $256,727 | 100% |