American Legion is located in Onalaska, 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 06/2022, American Legion employed 37 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 06/2022, American Legion generated $713.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $639.4k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.0% per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AID VETERANS & CHILDREN
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE POST SPONSORS THE LEGION BASEBALL, BADGER BOYS STATE PROGRAM FOR THE TWO HIGH SCHOOLS, AND DONATES TO OTHER NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jim Binash Commander/1s | Officer | 28 | $0 |
Todd Bjerke Judge Advoca | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Rich Cota Chaplain | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Mike Fries Finance Offi | Officer | 15 | $0 |
Brad Heller Sergeant At | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Steve Sjolander Adjutant | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $2,125 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $43,242 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,568 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $50,935 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $2,654 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $388,160 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $250,409 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $713,001 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $207,549 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $17,002 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $19,800 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,959 |
Office expenses | $12,367 |
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 | $2,822 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $44,455 |
Insurance | $22,747 |
All other expenses | $135,227 |
Total functional expenses | $639,446 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $41,921 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $543,142 |
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 | $17,935 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $21,696 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $501,843 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,126,537 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,893 |
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 | $15,424 |
Total liabilities | $26,317 |
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 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $1,100,220 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,126,537 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Legion has recieved totaling $7,750.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Wisconsin American Legion Foundation Inc Portage, WI PURPOSE: POST PROJECT | $7,750 |
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 |