American Legion is located in Cross Plains, 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 $117.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $48.1k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PATRIOTIC VETERANS ORGANIZATION FOCUSING ON SERVICE TO VETERANS,SERVICE MEMBERS,AND COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
BUILD AND MAINTAIN VETERANS MEMORIAL
PROVIDE OUTREACH AND SUPPORT FOR VETERANS IN THE COMMUNITY
OWN AND MAINTAIN COMMUNITY BUILDING AND PLAYGROUND
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Bill Statz 1st Vice Commander | 5 | $0 | |
Howard Hill 2nd Vice Commander | 5 | $0 | |
Ed Pelowsky Commander | 10 | $0 | |
Gene Schmitz 3rd Vice Commander | 5 | $0 | |
Dennis Heiliger Adjutant | 10 | $0 | |
Lee Mayrack Finance Officer | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $62,440 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $5,786 |
Investment income | $10,933 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $7,858 |
Other Revenue | $30,298 |
Total Revenue | $117,866 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $6,113 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $0 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $40,939 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $1,042 |
Other expenses | $0 |
Total expenses | $48,094 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $148,812 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $202,464 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $202,464 |
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 |