American Legion is located in Cross Plains, 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 12/2022, American Legion generated $51.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $41.1k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.6%) per year over the past 8 years. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PATRIOTIC VETERANS ORGANIZATION FOCUSING ON SERVICE TO VETERANS,SERVICE MEMBERS,AND COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
BUILD AND MAINTAIN VETERANS MEMORIAL
PROVIDE OUTREACH AND SUPPORT FOR VETERANS IN THE COMMUNITY
OWN AND MAINTAIN COMMUNITY BUILDING AND PLAYGROUND
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ed Pelowsky Commander | 10 | $0 | |
Bill Statz 1st Vice Commander | 5 | $0 | |
Howard Hill 2nd Vice Commander | 5 | $0 | |
Gene Schmitz 3rd Vice Commander | 5 | $0 | |
Dennis Heiliger Adjutant | 10 | $0 | |
Lee Mayrack Finance Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,410 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $4,157 |
| Investment income | $1,213 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $8,319 |
| Other Revenue | $28,482 |
| Total Revenue | $51,367 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $4,245 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $0 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $36,822 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Total expenses | $41,067 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $154,493 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $212,764 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $212,764 |