American Legion is located in Foley, 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 12/2022, American Legion employed 11 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 12/2022, American Legion generated $216.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $144.6k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.9% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SOCIAL WELFARE OF MILITARY VETERANS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A COMMON MEETING PLACE FOR ALL VETERANS AND PROVIDES A FACILITY FOR VARIOUS OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO UTILIZE FOR MEETINGS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jim Aman Vice Command | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Gary Gruba Commander | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Russ Jurek Finance Offi | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Joe Kaproth Sergeant-At | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Greg Pickard Veteran Serv | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Bill Pittrowski Chaplain | Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $4,626 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,500 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,749 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,875 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | -$5,333 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $4,950 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $58,712 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $148,688 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $216,892 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $49,025 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $5,147 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $23,138 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,670 |
| Office expenses | $2,118 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $16,309 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,845 |
| Insurance | $7,327 |
| All other expenses | $15,217 |
| Total functional expenses | $144,578 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $249,433 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $89,403 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $9,392 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $36,686 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $134,445 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $519,359 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,768 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| 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 | $5,768 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $513,591 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $519,359 |