American Legion is located in Wisconsin Dells, WI. The organization was established in 1934. 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 12/2023, American Legion generated $70.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $79.7k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
MUTUAL HELPFULNESS FOR AMERICAN VETERANS, FAMILIES, OUR MILITARY, AND COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SPONSORED TWO BOYS TO BADGER BOYS STATE CAMP. PROVIDED A VETERANS DAY PROGRAM AT THE GRADE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL. DONATED TO THE BOY SCOUTS, SUPPORTED 20 YOUNG MEN TO PLAY SUMMER LEGION BASEBALL. PROVIDED A COMMUNITY MEMORIAL DAY PARADE AND PROGRAM. WENT TO 5 LOCAL CEMETERIES TO PROVIDE A SERVICE AND HONORED THE FALLEN VETERANS. COMPLETED THE NEW MEMORIAL MONUMENT RECOGNIZING WOMEN IN THE MILITARY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Mark Cobb Commandor | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Darrin Riggs Vice Commander | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Larry Randall Adjutant | Officer | 5 | $0 |
David Murray Finance Officer | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Giles Svehlek Membership Chairman | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Steve Phakonkham Segeant At Arms | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $3,329 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $47,580 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $50,909 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $4,639 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $4,300 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $10,521 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $70,369 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $4,017 |
All other expenses | $3,693 |
Total functional expenses | $79,738 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $25,308 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $328,270 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $143,112 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $496,690 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $496,690 |