American Legion is located in Viroqua, 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 06/2020, American Legion generated $248.1k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $278.2k during the year ending 06/2020. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY IN THE NAME OF THE AMERICAN LEGION WITH DONATIONS,SCHOLARSHIPS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY IN THE NAME OF THE AMERICAN LEGION WITH DONATIONS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE.
SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY IN THE NAME OF THE AMERICAN LEGION WITH DONATIONS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Christopher Soltau Finance Officer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
James Olson Vice Commander | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Roger Munson Service Officer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Herrid Sergeant At Arm | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chester Lee Public Relation | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Peder Swanson Adjutant | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Investment income | $8 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | -$5,482 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $170 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $248,076 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $102,421 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $8,764 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $903 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,388 |
Office expenses | $1,898 |
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 | $5,394 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,589 |
Insurance | $7,132 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $278,182 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $20,719 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $273,265 |
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 | $303,371 |
Total liabilities | $303,371 |
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 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | -$30,106 |
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 |