American Legion is located in Grafton, WI. The organization was established in 1946. According to its NTEE Classification (W30) the organization is classified as: Military & Veterans Organizations, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. American Legion is a 501(c)(19) and as such, is described as a "Post or Organization of Past or Present Members of the Armed Forces" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2024, American Legion generated $82.1k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $87.3k during the year ending 06/2024. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
SPONSOR HIGH SCHOOL KIDS FOR STATE CAMP, YOUTH SPORTS, SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CAMPSAND SCHOOL, SUUPORT YOUTH PROGRAMS. SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITY CIVIC ANDCHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS CURRENT MILITARY AND
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ken Kasprzak Commander | 5 | $0 | |
Gary Gilstrap 1st Vice Commander | 4 | $0 | |
Sandra Krzewinski 2nd Vice Commander | 4 | $0 | |
Lee Wiskirchen Adjutnat/judge Advocate | 4 | $0 | |
Ralph Beck Finance Officer | 4 | $0 | |
John Meyer Historian | 3 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $12,825 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $6,288 |
| Investment income | $10,574 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $25,022 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $82,072 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $2,915 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $35,810 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $1,079 |
| Other expenses | $35,483 |
| Total expenses | $87,281 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $263,298 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $380,169 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $380,169 |