Amercian Legion is located in Buffalo, MN. The organization was established in 1942. 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 06/2022, Amercian Legion employed 67 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Amercian 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 06/2022, Amercian Legion generated $771.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $871.9k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.4% per year over the past 7 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
TO INCREASE DEVOTION TO NATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO INCREASE THE COMPREHENSION OF AND THE DEVOTION TO THE PRINCIPLES UPON WHICH THIS NATION WAS FOUNDED.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Fritz Budig Commander | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Jim Winkelman 1st Vice Commander | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Blake Trullinger Financial Officer | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Lisa Smith Gambling Manager/adjutant | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $9,562 |
Scott Edwards 2nd Vice Commander | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Al Gulden Sargent At Arms | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $5,157 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $15,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,250 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $24,407 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $385 |
| Investment income | $146 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $266,817 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $480,075 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $771,830 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $74,794 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $14,261 |
| 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 | $495,912 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $746 |
| Payroll taxes | $36,285 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,136 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $15,472 |
| Office expenses | $5,866 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $12,785 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $43 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $30,207 |
| Insurance | $26,720 |
| All other expenses | $18,837 |
| Total functional expenses | $871,893 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $71,067 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $133,571 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $15,487 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $23,363 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $13,517 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $391,291 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $200 |
| Total assets | $648,496 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $24,074 |
| 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 | $105,817 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $129,891 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $518,605 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $648,496 |
Over the last fiscal year, Amercian Legion has awarded $31,808 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CITY OF BUFFALO PURPOSE: GOV'T ASSISTANCE | $11,200 |
RED RIVER FLAGS PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $6,608 |
BUFFALO BASEBALL ASSOCIATION OF BUFFALO PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $14,000 |