American Legion is located in St Paul, MN. 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. As of 09/2023, American Legion employed 8 individuals. 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 09/2023, American Legion generated $1.2m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 09/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.5%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE AMERICAN LEGION, DEPARTMENT OF MINNESOTA WAS ORGANIZED TO SUPPORT AMERICAN LEGION MEMBERS AND THEIR PROGRAMS IN MINNESOTA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT AMERICAN LEGION MEMBERS AND PROGRAMS IN MINNESOTA.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael Maxa Current Department Adjutan | Officer | 45 | $80,282 |
Rachael Hill Current Finance Liaison | Officer | 40 | $55,256 |
William Goede Department Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jennifer Havlick Dept. Commander | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Duane Anderson Vice Commander | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Gary Olson Vice Commander | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $139,663 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $167,339 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $307,002 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $649,974 |
| Investment income | $81,413 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $63,966 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $62,271 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,201,967 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $179,230 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $287,005 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $29,094 |
| Other employee benefits | $87,737 |
| Payroll taxes | $33,359 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,881 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $66,183 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $12,404 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $53,788 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $31,949 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $226,394 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,462 |
| Insurance | $11,833 |
| All other expenses | $14,227 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,152,002 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $598,529 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $170,470 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $699 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $10,047 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $36,874 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $24,038 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,812,558 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $1,000 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $6,430 |
| Total assets | $3,660,645 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $55,332 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $316,637 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $14,563 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $386,532 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,568,131 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $705,982 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,660,645 |