The American Legion Department of NJ

Trenton, NJ · Founded 1919

Supporting veterans through hospital, employment, and rehabilitation services

Primary audience
Professionals
Work area
Industry Support
Topic
Member Services
Website Contact

About Organization

Based in Trenton, NJ, The American Legion Department of New Jersey serves veterans through hospital, memorial, employment, rehabilitation, and financial services. Founded in 1919, the organization generates $1.3 million in annual revenue and represents veteran interests across New Jersey.

What They Focus On

Industry Advocacy

Represents member interests in policy processes and advocates for legislative and regulatory positions supporting industry success.

Member Education

Delivers professional development programs, conferences, and resources advancing member knowledge and competencies.

Standards Promotion

Develops and promotes industry standards, best practices, and quality improvement initiatives enhancing professional excellence.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$1.3M

+31% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$1.3M

-8.4% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$1.2M

+11.1% vs 2022

Employees (2023)

8

+14.3% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $1,309,952 $1,272,045 $1,164,545 8
2022 $1,000,103 $1,388,992 $1,047,853 7
2021 $1,043,454 $1,218,986 $1,374,955 8
2020 $1,034,311 $1,106,761 $1,666,139 9
2019 $750,260 $812,783 $1,772,456 11
2018 $1,201,410 $1,337,571 $1,677,404 10

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Serve Members

    Recruit and engage members providing value through advocacy, education, resources, and networking opportunities.

  • 02

    Advocate Industry

    Monitor policy issues and advocate for positions supporting member interests and favorable industry environment.

  • 03

    Develop Standards

    Promote best practices, professional standards, and quality improvement initiatives advancing industry excellence.

  • 04

    Share Knowledge

    Disseminate research, industry data, and insights informing member operations and strategic decisions.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by The American Legion Department of NJ

Member Advocacy

Represents member interests in legislative and regulatory processes affecting industry practices and business environment.

Professional Development

Delivers education programs, conferences, and training advancing member knowledge and professional competencies.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind The American Legion Department of NJ.

JB

John Baker

Adjutant
Full-time
Compensation: $66,199
KC

Kenneth Connors

Service Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $56,419
JM

Judith Morales

Service Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $49,297
AA

Andrea Adair

Exec Committeem
2 hrs/week
AG

Anthony Gladden

Exec Committeem
2 hrs/week
AS

Anthony Santanello

Vice Commander
2 hrs/week
BH

Barbara Horowitz-Rigg

Exec Committeem
2 hrs/week
BM

Barbara Mejias

Exec Committeem
2 hrs/week
BH

Berley Hanna Jr

National Commit
4 hrs/week
DC

Darrel Collins

Exec Committeem
2 hrs/week
DS

David Snody

Vice Commander
2 hrs/week
EM

Ellis Marples

Vice Commander
2 hrs/week
EO

Eugene O'Grady

Alt Nat'l Comm
2 hrs/week
GC

Gary Cooper

Finance Officer
4 hrs/week
JD

James Demarest

Exec Committeem
2 hrs/week
JM

James Minter

Exec Committeem
2 hrs/week
JP

James Perkins

Exec Committeem
2 hrs/week
JC

John Carey

Exec Committeem
2 hrs/week
JC

John Chechelo

Exec Committeem
2 hrs/week
JB

Joseph Bisbing

Exec Committeem
2 hrs/week
JI

Joseph Imperato

Exec Committeem
2 hrs/week
KL

Kenneth Laino

Exec Committeem
2 hrs/week
KP

Kenneth Pulchlopek

Historian
2 hrs/week
LB

Larry Bishop

Commander
5 hrs/week
LP

Larry Platt

Exec Committeem
2 hrs/week
MJ

Mary Jo Burkhard

Vice Commander
2 hrs/week
MC

Michael Carroll

Exec Committeem
3 hrs/week
MS

Michael Schaffer

Chaplain
2 hrs/week
MW

Michael Wilson

Judge Advocate
2 hrs/week
RG

Randy Grizzard

Master-at-Arms
2 hrs/week
RM

Robert Miller

Exec Committeem
2 hrs/week
RG

Roger Gengaro

Exec Committeem
2 hrs/week
SB

Shawn Bailo

Exec Committeem
2 hrs/week
SD

Sophia Dmoch

Vice Commander
2 hrs/week
WF

William Fetherman

Exec Committeem
2 hrs/week
WK

William Kramer

Exec Committeem
2 hrs/week

Milestones

1919

Association Founded

1919

Established to represent industry interests and provide member services supporting professional excellence.

2024

Current Operations

2024

Operating with $1.3M in revenue and 8 staff serving member professionals.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

BS
Boys State Board Member
OC
Oratorical Contest Board Member
HP
High Point Board Member
LP
Legion Police Board Member
RH
Rehabilitation Hospital Board Member
RE
Religious Emphasis Board Member
RL
Revised Legion Board Member
SO
Sons of The American Legion Board Member

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$189K

Highest Paid

$73K

John Baker

Compensated Officers

3

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
John Baker Adjutant $66,199 $6,418 $72,617 35
Kenneth Connors Service Officer $56,419 $5,716 $62,135 35
Judith Morales Service Officer $49,297 $4,995 $54,292 35

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$10K Total Given
Republican $7,397 (71%)
Democratic $1,907 (18%)
Other/PAC $1,060 (10%)
93 Contributions
$111 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

19 Individual Donors
PD
Paul Devincenzo 4 contributions • $913 avg
$3,650
MH
Mary Hoffman Buckler 1 contribution • $2,500 avg
$2,500
WC
William Chisholm 29 contributions • $27 avg
$775
JK
Joseph Kersh 3 contributions • $183 avg
$550
MS
Mark Seavey 2 contributions • $260 avg
$520

Other Individual Contributors $2,369 combined

#6
DD

Dana D. Williams

Jennings, LA

$500 Total
1 Contribution
AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION PAC
#7
DW

Dana Williams

Jennings, LA

$500 Total
1 Contribution
AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION PAC
#8
DH

David Harrell Cavenee

Del City, OK

$250 Total
5 Contributions
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL
#9
TS

Tom Schriver

Big Timber, MT

$250 Total
1 Contribution
MONTANANS FOR TESTER
#10
JB

Jeffrey Bennett

Noblesville, IN

$240 Total
5 Contributions
TRUMP NATIONAL COMMITTEE JFC,
#11
SU

Susan Ubben

Laurel, MD

$175 Total
7 Contributions
HARRIS VICTORY
#12
JE

John E. Gutshall

Harrisburg, PA

$160 Total
16 Contributions
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL
#13
DK

Dennis Kantner

Richland, PA

$110 Total
7 Contributions
BOB CASEY FOR SENATE
#14
JL

John Lawrence

Vancouver, WA

$60 Total
6 Contributions
TRUMP SAVE AMERICA JOINT FUNDRAI...
#15
CC

Cheryl Cooper

Midwest City, OK

$50 Total
1 Contribution
ANN WAGNER FOR CONGRESS
#16
MK

Marc Kan

Seaside, OR

$47 Total
1 Contribution
HARRIS VICTORY
#17
GA

Gary A. Csm. White

Helena, MT

$15 Total
1 Contribution
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL
#18
JG

John Gutshall

Harrisburg, PA

$10 Total
1 Contribution
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL
#19
LB

Linda Bishop

Chilhowie, VA

$2 Total
1 Contribution
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Quick Insights

🏆
Most Active Donor William Chisholm with 29 contributions
💰
Highest Avg per Contribution Paul Devincenzo at $913 each
🎯
Top Recipient PATRIOTS FOR PERRY — $3,650

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

COVID-19 EIDL Loans

Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (2020-2021)

1 loan

Total Borrowed

$3K

Subsidy Cost

$409

14% of loan

Loan Count

1

Loan Details

$3,000
Subsidy: $409
Date Jun 30, 2020
Location West Deptford, NJ
Borrower American Legion

TO PROVIDE LOANS TO RESTORE AS NEARLY AS POSSIBLE THE VICTIMS OF ECONOMIC INJURY TYPE DISASTERS TO PRE-DISASTER CONDITIONS

Source: Small Business Administration • Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (2020-2021)

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
1 Registrations
1 Client
Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 1 total

American Legion
1 filing
Self

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with The American Legion Department of NJ

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(609) 695-5418

Social

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171 Jersey Street Trenton, NJ 08611