The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nations largest wartime veterans service organization committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities advocating patriotism and honor promoting strong national security and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
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| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Below 10th percentile | $9k $10k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 3 unpaid individuals.
Revenue and expenses over time
AMERICAN LEGION reported revenue and expenses across 2 filing years.
Common questions about AMERICAN LEGION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of AMERICAN LEGION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of AMERICAN LEGION received $9,200 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report more. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at AMERICAN LEGION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at AMERICAN LEGION falls in the bottom 10%.
What are AMERICAN LEGION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, AMERICAN LEGION reported $177k in total revenue and $176k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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