American Legion is located in Brainerd, 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 06/2022, American Legion employed 26 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 $535.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $432.3k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.4% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO MENTORING YOUTH AND SPONSORSHIP OF WHOLESOME PROGRAMS IN OUR COMMUNITIES, ADVOCATING PATRIOTISM AND HONOR, PROMOTING STRONG NATIONAL SECURITY, AND CONTINUED DEVOTION TO FELLOW SERVICE-MEMBERS AND VETERANS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROVIDE A PLACE FOR VETERANS TO MEET AND DISCUSS VETERAN ISSUES AND ACTIVITIES AND OTHER WORTHWHILE COMMUNITY ENDEAVORS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kevin Stunek Commander | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rick Wiersgalla 1st Vice Com | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Don Gylling 2nd Vice Com | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mark Skinner Chaplain | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Glen Anhorn Sgt. At Arms | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Roger Gonnerman Finance Offi | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $7,983 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $11,712 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $19,695 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $548,059 |
Investment income | $427 |
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 | -$32,757 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $535,424 |
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. | $24,127 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $99,101 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $10,847 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,811 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,522 |
Office expenses | $3,117 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $10,477 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $10,977 |
Insurance | $13,191 |
All other expenses | $13,733 |
Total functional expenses | $432,340 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $192,551 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $243,798 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $53,790 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $25,580 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $71,291 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $587,010 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $55,906 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $7,972 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $63,878 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $523,132 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $587,010 |