American Legion is located in Neillsville, 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. 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 12/2021, American Legion generated $120.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $160.9k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by 0.0% per year over the past 7 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 A PLACE OF GATHERING FOR VETERANS AND OTHER CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS OFFERING FOOD AND BEVERAGES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MEMORIAL SERVICES ON NATIONAL HOLIDAYS, INCLUDING COLOR GUARD. AND PARADE REPRESENTATIONS ON MEMORIAL DAY & INDEPENDENCE DAY. COLOR GUARD AND REPRESENTATIVE AT LOCAL FOOTBALL GAMES, AND AT THE HIGHGROUND (VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK).
PROVIDE EVENT AREAS AND SUPPORT SERVCIES TO PUBLIC EVENTS SUCH AS RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVES, BOY SCOUT AND CUB SCOUT EVENTS, KIWANIS CLUB, ROTARY, LOCAL HOSPITAL MEETINGS, AND PUBLIC FORUMS.
HOST FUNERAL LUNCHEONS, WEDDING CELEBRATIONS, LOCAL FUND RAISERS FOR CHARITY EVENTS, AND OTHER PUBLIC GATHERINGS IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. WITHOUT FACILITY, SOME OF THESE EVENTS WOULD HAVE TO BE HELD AT LEAST 30 MINUTES DRIVING TIME AWAY - LESSENING LOCAL PARTICIPATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Dana Elnhorst Post Commander | Officer | 15 | $0 |
Kenny Kuhn Finance Officer | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Jim Chadwick Adjutant | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Wendell Kuhn 1st Vice Commander | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Randy Bucholz 2nd Vice Commander | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Russell Pagenkoph Sal Commander | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $9,029 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $42,614 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $51,643 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $5,698 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $2,322 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $61,278 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $120,941 |
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. | $14,924 |
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 | $1,274 |
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 | $5,937 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $34,692 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $16,000 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $34,571 |
Insurance | $9,802 |
All other expenses | $27,712 |
Total functional expenses | $160,918 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,537 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $26,000 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,800 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $747,192 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,500 |
Total assets | $783,029 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $116,119 |
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 | $25,554 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $570,294 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $75,000 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $786,967 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $1,573 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $110,959 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | -$116,470 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $783,029 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Legion has recieved totaling $15,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Marguerite Listeman Foundation Fund Po Box Chicag, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL | $15,000 |
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 |