American Legion
- Assets
- $356.6k
- Revenue
- $499.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 38
- Location
- Thief River Falls, MN
- Founding
- 03/1946
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 41-0683945
Organization Overview
American Legion is located in Thief River Falls, 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 12/2021, American Legion employed 38 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 12/2021, American Legion generated $499.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $278.6k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.8% 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.
Since 2017, American Legion has awarded 12 individual grants totaling $125,128. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE PATRIOTISM AND TO AID VETERANS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROMOTING PATRIOTISM IN COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING COLOR GUARD FOR VARIOUS FUNCTIONS.
ASSISTANCE TO AREA VETERANS SUCH AS PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION TO HEALTH CARE FACILITIES.
RAISING FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF AREA CHARITABLE, YOUTH, AND EDUCATIONAL CAUSES BY SELLING PULL-TABS AND CONDUCTING BINGO AND RAFFLES UNDER STATE OF MINNESOTA LICENSED SITES.OUTPUT AND RESULTS FROM THIS OPERATION ARE REPORTED ON PART IX LINES 1&2. ALSO PART VIII LINE 9 DOUBLE REPORTING OF GRANTS PAID, DEPRECIATION IS REVERSED PART IX LINE 24.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Arlo Rude Commander | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
John Olson Vice Commander | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
E Gus Holmes Finance Officer/past Comma | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tom Brouse Adjutant | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Emil Vanyo Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Al Melbye Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $9,556 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,556 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $253 |
| 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 | $73,018 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $336,523 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $499,285 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $89,764 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,300 |
| 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 | $94,615 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $10,226 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,300 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,421 |
| Office expenses | $3,838 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $40,553 |
| Travel | $541 |
| 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 | $10,475 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $12,517 |
| Insurance | $3,974 |
| All other expenses | -$71,170 |
| Total functional expenses | $278,617 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $136,370 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $184,644 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $100 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $13,187 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $22,347 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $356,648 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,281 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $353 |
| 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 | $24,079 |
| Total liabilities | $28,713 |
| 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 | $327,935 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $356,648 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Legion has awarded $51,966 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
THIEF RIVER FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOL PURPOSE: PROMOTION OF YOUTH ATHLETICS - FAST PITCH SOFTBALL, YOUTH GIRLS HOCKEY, YOUTH TRAP/SKEET TEAM, YOUTH BOYS HOCKEY, AND YOUTH TRACK AND FIELD | $24,606 |
Thief River Falls, MN PURPOSE: PROMOTION OF YOUTH BASEBALL. | $17,360 |
LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR BOOSTERS PURPOSE: PROMOTION OF MUSIC EDUCATION. | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Legion Park Rapids, MN | $825,850 | $4,270,979 |
Veterans Club Kenmare, ND | $1,486,143 | $2,790,806 |
American Legion Portage, WI | $4,372,734 | $2,507,173 |
Disabled American Veterans Saint Paul, MN | $2,007,600 | $2,057,727 |
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Dept Of Minnesota Savage, MN | $1,880,038 | $1,395,935 |
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Wisconsin Madison, WI | $1,702,327 | $1,105,490 |
American Legion Spicer, MN | $956,184 | $1,720,277 |
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Department Of Minnesota Blaine, MN | $820,954 | $1,280,331 |
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Dept Of Minnesota Monticello, MN | $968,617 | $1,496,186 |
American Legion Chanhassen, MN | $1,138,571 | $1,734,499 |
Disabled Veterans Rest Camp Association Inc Marine On St Croix, MN | $1,826,999 | $1,185,240 |
American Legion St Paul, MN | $3,937,900 | $1,356,334 |