American Legion
- Assets
- $1.8m
- Revenue
- $695.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 64
- Location
- Osseo, MN
- Founding
- 03/1962
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 41-6038117
Organization Overview
American Legion is located in Osseo, 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. As of 12/2022, American Legion employed 64 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 $695.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (13.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $880.0k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.4%) per year over the past 4 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, American Legion has awarded 12 individual grants totaling $156,108. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SUPPORTING BOTH ACTIVE AND NON-ACTIVE MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUPPORTED VETERANS AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS WITH GRANTS OF $239,024
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tommy Thompson Exec Board | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
James Hultgren 2nd Vice Commander | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Harland Anderson Judge Advocate | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Larry Haapoja Service Officer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Bill Fredrick Chaplin | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Larry Fonder Commander | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $16,835 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,369 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $24,204 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,911 |
| Investment income | $626 |
| 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 | -$119,148 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $741,186 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $695,468 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $238,024 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,000 |
| 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 | $436,405 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $44,358 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,594 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $971 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,945 |
| Office expenses | $692 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $228 |
| Interest | $11,978 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $39,877 |
| Insurance | $17,020 |
| All other expenses | $110,879 |
| Total functional expenses | $879,973 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $514,182 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $127,117 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $13,022 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $42,767 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,097,931 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,795,019 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $46,014 |
| 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 | $253,419 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $299,433 |
| 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 | $1,495,586 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,795,019 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Legion has awarded $87,000 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CITY OF OSSEO PURPOSE: CIVIC PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
MAGNUS VETERANS FOUNDATION PURPOSE: VETERAN PROGRAMS | $8,000 |
OSSEO SCHOOL DIST 279 PURPOSE: HELP STUDENTS MISC SCHOOL PROGRAMS | $28,000 |
CROSS FOOD SHELF PURPOSE: FEED THE NEEDY | $21,500 |
CEAP PURPOSE: FOOD SHELF | $19,500 |