American Legion
- Assets
- $4.4m
- Revenue
- $2.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Portage, WI
- Founding
- 03/1946
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 39-0128222
Organization Overview
American Legion is located in Portage, WI. 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 3 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 $2.5m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.5%) 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 SERVICES TO VETERANS, THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SEE SCHEDULE O
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Nathan Gear Adjutant | Trustee | 40 | $81,960 |
James Fialkowski Dept Service Office | Trustee | 40 | $72,000 |
Julie Muhle District Commander | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Karl Stuvengen District Commander | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Carl Sjolander District Commander | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Borszich District Commander | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Usps Postage | 12/30/18 | $151,354 |
Usps Postage | 12/30/18 | $151,354 |
Vision Printing Printing | 12/30/18 | $125,010 |
Vision Printing Printing | 12/30/18 | $125,010 |
Vision Printing Printing | 12/30/18 | $125,010 |
Usps Postage | 12/30/18 | $151,354 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $502,269 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $172,581 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $476,257 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,151,107 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $884,996 |
| Investment income | $311,258 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,507,173 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $171,423 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $674,911 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $18,100 |
| Other employee benefits | $93,563 |
| Payroll taxes | $78,006 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,500 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,540 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $26,947 |
| Office expenses | $314,421 |
| Information technology | $41,251 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $149,150 |
| Travel | $68,201 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $85,469 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $111,187 |
| Insurance | $37,057 |
| All other expenses | $103,642 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,266,429 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $120,002 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $596,735 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $4,958 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $4,878 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $17,119 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,296,855 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,332,187 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,372,734 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $121,253 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $373,545 |
| 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 | $494,798 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,029,284 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,848,652 |
| 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 | $4,372,734 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Legion has recieved totaling $500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Dale R & Ruth L Michels Family Foundation Brownsville, WI PURPOSE: BADGER STATE BOYS | $500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Legion Park Rapids, MN | $825,850 | $4,270,979 |
American Legion Lansing, MI | $6,617,226 | $3,234,715 |
Amvets Springfield, IL | $604,546 | $3,188,714 |
Michigan Veterans Foundation Inc Detroit, MI | $12,857,454 | $2,381,059 |
American Legion Portage, WI | $4,372,734 | $2,507,173 |
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Dept Of Michigan Lansing, MI | $3,020,634 | $1,962,824 |
American Legion Bloomington, IL | $4,519,203 | $2,240,833 |
Veterans Education And Research Association Of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | $5,729,968 | $2,127,500 |
Disabled American Veterans Saint Paul, MN | $2,007,600 | $2,057,727 |
Operation Support Our Troops - America Inc Naperville, IL | $995,272 | $1,019,373 |
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Dept Of Minnesota Savage, MN | $1,880,038 | $1,395,935 |
Disabled American Veterans Fraser, MI | $2,133,889 | $1,392,365 |