American Legion

Organization Overview

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.

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.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Legion has recieved totaling $15,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Marguerite Listeman Foundation Fund

Po Box Chicag, IL

PURPOSE: GENERAL

$15,000
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