American Legion is located in Adams, MN. The organization was established in 1962. 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 06/2023, American Legion generated $282.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $243.0k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.2% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
VETERAN'S ORGANIZATION & CLUB - PROVIDE A SERVICE CLUB FOR VETERANS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONDUCT OF CHARITABLE GAMBLING IN ORDER TO PROVIDE DONATIONS TO AREA CHARITIES AND THE RELIEF OF PUBLIC BURDEN
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Darrel Gordon Treasurer | Officer | 20 | $11,423 |
Fred Harvey Executive | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Dave Whalen Executive | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Dan May Executive | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Bob Irvin Executive | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Dave Kirtz Commander | Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $4,618 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,200 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,818 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $14,201 |
| Investment income | $111 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $95,086 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $164,251 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $282,467 |
| 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 | $4,410 |
| 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 | $48,986 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,884 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $19 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,139 |
| Office expenses | $1,583 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $7,609 |
| 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 | $8,724 |
| Insurance | $10,014 |
| All other expenses | $36,227 |
| Total functional expenses | $243,038 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $80,923 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $73,585 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,164 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $11,616 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $171,487 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $340,775 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $14,780 |
| 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 | $14,780 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $252,410 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $73,585 |
| 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 | $340,775 |