American Legion
- Assets
- $84.5k
- Revenue
- $214.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- Sparta, WI
- Founding
- 03/1946
- Data as of
- 06/2020
- EIN
- 39-6080999
Organization Overview
American Legion is located in Sparta, 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. As of 06/2020, American Legion employed 14 individuals. 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 $214.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $278.1k during the year ending 06/2020. While expenses have increased by 8.6% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
TO PROVIDE AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF OUR MILITARY UNITS AND THE SACRIFICES THEY HAVE MADE AND CONTINUE TO MAKE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HAVE SUCCEEDED IN RAISING AWARENESS FOR OUR MILITARY IN THE SPARTA AREA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Fawn Brickman Commander | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Charles Olson Adjutant | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Tami Henkel Finance Officer | Officer | 0 | $0 |
John Miller First Vice | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,242 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | -$369 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $25,300 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $142,880 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $214,336 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $82,119 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,230 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,480 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $422 |
| Advertising and promotion | $545 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $41,811 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $4,257 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $11,068 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $278,123 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $74,023 |
| 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 | $10,500 |
| 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 | $84,523 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,400 |
| 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 | $66,410 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $71,810 |
| 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 | $12,713 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Legion has recieved totaling $15,200.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Thdf Ii Inc Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: TO ASSIST LOCAL CHARITIES | $15,200 |
Peer Organizations
| 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 |