American Legion
- Assets
- $1.0m
- Revenue
- $1.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 24
- Location
- Waite Park, MN
- Founding
- 03/1962
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 41-0655228
Organization Overview
American Legion is located in Waite Park, MN. The organization was established in 1962. 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 12/2021, 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 12/2021, American Legion generated $1.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $200.3k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE AMERICAN LEGION'S MISSION IS "FOR GOD AND COUNTRY: WE ASSOCIATE OURSELVES TOGETHER FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES: TO UPHOLD AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; TO MAINTAIN LAW AND ORDER; TO FOSTER AND PERPETUATE A ONE HUNDRED PERCENT AMERICANISM; TO PRESERVE THE MEMORIES AND INCIDENTS OF OUR ASSOCIATIONS IN THE GREAT WARS; TO INCULCATE A SENSE OF INDIVIDUAL OBLIGATIONS TO THE COMMUNITY, STATE AND NATION; TO COMBAT THE AUTOCRACY OF BOTH THE CLASSES AND THE MASSES; TO MAKE RIGHT THE MASTER OF MIGHT; TO PROMOTE PEACE AND GOODWILL ON EARTH; TO SAFEGUARD AND TRANSMIT TO POSTERITY THE PRINCIPALS OF JUSTICE, FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY; TO CONSECRATE AND SANCTIFY OUR COMRADESHIP BY OUR DEVOTION TO MUTUAL HELPFULNESS."
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE LEGION SUPPORTS NUMEROUS YOUTH ACTIVITIES, SERVICES TO THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION, FUNDS FOR AREA FOOD SHELVES, AND MANY OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICES. IN 2021, THE LEGION HAD 617 MEMBERS. YOUTH ACTIVITIES INCLUDED: PARTICIPATED IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK AND OTHER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES. DONATED MANY FLAGS TO SCHOOLS WHEN OLD ONES BECAME UNSERVICEABLE. SPONSORED BOY SCOUT TROOP 20 IN WAITE PARK. PROVIDED HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS. SPONSORED AN ANNUAL KIDS CHRISTMAS PARTY. SPONSORED KIDS TO BOYS' STATE TOURNAMENTS. THE MEMBERS ALSO SPEND MANY HOURS PROVIDING VOLUNTEER SERVICES TO ILL VETERANS AT THE LOCAL VA HOSPITAL. THE LEGION ALSO PROVIDED A GATHERING PLACE WITH FOOD AND BAR AS A MEANS FOR VETERANS TO MEET TO WORK ON ALL AREAS OF THE LEGION'S MISSION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Amy Johnson Manager | Officer | 37 | $13,954 |
Steve Dircks Gambling Manager | Officer | 20 | $7,200 |
Tom Fernlund Adjutant | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $5,220 |
Ken Bauer Sgt-At-Arms | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $1,684 |
Dennis Schiffler Commander | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Robert Mace Executive | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $16,196 |
| Investment income | $5,011 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $900 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $937,654 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $17,566 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $42,636 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,021,407 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $37,624 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $707 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,174 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,227 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $3,289 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $815 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $715 |
| Office expenses | $31,246 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $63,968 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $5,705 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,520 |
| Insurance | $10,722 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $200,307 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,911 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,027,777 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,034,688 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,009,688 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $25,000 |
| 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 | $1,034,688 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Legion has awarded $17,652 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Waite Park, MN PURPOSE: SUPPORT YOUTH BASEBALL ACTIVITIES | $9,345 |
St Paul, MN PURPOSE: PROVIDE HOT WATER HEATERS AT YOUTH SAFETY CAMP | $8,307 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Legion has recieved totaling $9,345.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Legion Waite Park, MN PURPOSE: SUPPORT YOUTH BASEBALL ACTIVITIES | $9,345 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Legion Park Rapids, MN | $825,850 | $4,270,979 |
Veterans Club Kenmare, ND | $1,486,143 | $2,790,806 |
American Legion Portage, WI | $4,372,734 | $2,507,173 |
Disabled American Veterans Saint Paul, MN | $2,007,600 | $2,057,727 |
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Dept Of Minnesota Savage, MN | $1,880,038 | $1,395,935 |
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Wisconsin Madison, WI | $1,702,327 | $1,105,490 |
American Legion Spicer, MN | $956,184 | $1,720,277 |
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Department Of Minnesota Blaine, MN | $820,954 | $1,280,331 |
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Dept Of Minnesota Monticello, MN | $968,617 | $1,496,186 |
American Legion Chanhassen, MN | $1,138,571 | $1,734,499 |
Disabled Veterans Rest Camp Association Inc Marine On St Croix, MN | $1,826,999 | $1,185,240 |
American Legion St Paul, MN | $3,937,900 | $1,356,334 |