American Legion
- Assets
- $2.1m
- Revenue
- $194.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Bozeman, MT
- Founding
- 03/1946
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 81-0137765
Organization Overview
American Legion is located in Bozeman, MT. 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 06/2021, American Legion employed 16 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 06/2021, American Legion generated $194.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $92.6k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (19.1%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE POST AND BUILDING FOR AMERICAN LEGION FUNCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES. SUPPORT VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS AND CHARITABLE COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROMOTE VETERANS' WELFARE AND CIVIC ORGANIZATION. TEACH FLAG ETIQUETTE TO SCHOOLS AND DISTRIBUTE FLAG LITERATURE TO STUDENTS. PROVIDE COLOR GUARDS FOR FUNERALS AND POST FLAGS ON HOLIDAYS ON STREETS AND CEMETERIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mike Schaff Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $52,711 |
Frank Harriman Post Adjutant | Officer | 2 | $2,400 |
Dan Ritter Finance Officer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bethany West 2nd Vice Commander | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jim Korth 1st Vice Commander | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Len Albright Post Commander | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $44,400 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $23,670 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $68,070 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $11,017 |
| Investment income | $62,098 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $53,567 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $194,752 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $10,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $4,091 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $4,418 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $5,261 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,704 |
| Office expenses | $1,144 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $9,961 |
| Travel | $589 |
| 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 | $10,310 |
| Insurance | $5,860 |
| All other expenses | $2,643 |
| Total functional expenses | $92,557 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $304,655 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $696 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $14,301 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,304,017 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $445,741 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $17,643 |
| Total assets | $2,087,053 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,145 |
| 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 | $62,201 |
| Other liabilities | $4,770 |
| Total liabilities | $72,116 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,014,937 |
| 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 | $2,087,053 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Legion has awarded $26,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL PURPOSE: BASEBALL SPONSOR & REDUCE DEBT | $17,000 |
GALLATIN SOFTBALL ASN PURPOSE: BASEBALL SPONSOR | $9,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Veterans Club Kenmare, ND | $1,486,143 | $2,790,806 |
Department Of Montana Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Whitefish, MT | $302,149 | $1,134,597 |
Big Sky Bravery Foundation Bozeman, MT | $1,728,012 | $2,494,375 |
South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance Inc Sioux Falls, SD | $11,375,976 | $3,644,331 |
Legion Oasis Butte, MT | $1,796,727 | $1,100,949 |
Rocky Boy Veterans Center Box Elder, MT | $339,464 | $950,502 |
American Legion Post 91 Of New Salem New Salem, ND | $1,282,127 | $1,373,595 |
Department Of Montana Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Kalispell, MT | $1,139,558 | $837,996 |
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of South Dakota Britton, SD | $337,178 | $592,686 |
American Legion Box Elder, MT | $2 | $554,589 |
American Legion Gillette, WY | $679,145 | $606,658 |
American Legion Watertown, SD | $1,107,236 | $564,690 |