American Legion is located in Two Harbors, MN. 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 06/2024, American Legion employed 24 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 06/2024, 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 6.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $223.9k during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 5.7% 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTE THE GOALS OF AMERICA AND TO HONOR AND ASSIST VETERANS OF THE COMMUNITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GOALS OF THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROMOTE THE GOALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Gordy Anderson Gambling Mgr | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $19,200 |
Tim Hurd 2nd Vice Commander | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $2,600 |
Chris Belfield Commander | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Vince Sando 1st Vice Commander | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Gary Ganser Post Adjutant | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Reynold Lakso Finance Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $10,386 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $4,900 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,782 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $20,068 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $242 |
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 | $1,714 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $192,285 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $214,309 |
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 | $144,432 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,987 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,900 |
Office expenses | $9,326 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $17,971 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $1,957 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,165 |
Insurance | $13,788 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $223,890 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $45,476 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $33,872 |
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 | $16,401 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $131,150 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $226,899 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,651 |
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 | $36,657 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $46,308 |
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 | $180,591 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $226,899 |