American Legion
- Assets
- $484.4k
- Revenue
- $201.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- St James, MN
- Founding
- 03/1946
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 41-0671292
Organization Overview
American Legion, operating under the name American Legion Post 33 St James, is located in St James, 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 12/2023, American Legion Post 33 St James employed 13 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. American Legion Post 33 St James 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 12/2023, American Legion Post 33 St James generated $201.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $183.2k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.0% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE BENEFITS FOR VETERANS BY OPERATING A CLUB FOR ITS MEMBERS AND TO PROMOTE FRATERNAL, PATRIOTIC, EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL OBJECTS AND PRESERVE COMRADESHIP AMONG ITS MEMBERS AND TO CONDUCT ENTERTAINMENT AND SOCIAL MEETINGS AND PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO ALL VETERANS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDED ENTERTAINMENT, VETERANS BENEFITS, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, VETERANS ASSITANCE AND GUIDANCE, HONOR GUARD. SERVED OVER 146 MEMBERS. ALSO VETERANS DONATIONS INCLUDED IN LAWFUL GAMLING FUND TOTALLED $26,983 FOR 2023.
PROVIDED FUNDS FOR VARIOUS NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, LOCAL SCHOOLS, AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES. PROVIDED FUNDS FOR LOCAL AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL. GAVE SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOCAL YOUTH. TOTAL OF $36,989 FROM LAWFUL GAMBLING FOR 2023.
SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION ACTIVITIES. SERVED OVER 100 MEMBERS IN 2023. SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION WAS FOUNDED IN 1932 AND EXISTS TO HONOR THE SERVICE AND SACRIFICE OF LEGIONNAIRES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Paul Nordstrom Commander | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
John Sandbo 1st Vice | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Chet Anderson Adjutant | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Norm Moody Finance | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Lowell Mcneal Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Gary Sturm 2nd Vice | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $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 | $2,450 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,450 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,060 |
| Investment income | $4,441 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $5,050 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,787 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $17,613 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $166,016 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $201,417 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $21,104 |
| 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 | $103,729 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $8,353 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,933 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,553 |
| Office expenses | $5,264 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $17,015 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $90 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,896 |
| Insurance | $12,552 |
| All other expenses | -$19,179 |
| Total functional expenses | $183,245 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $98,884 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $246,649 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $926 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $26,037 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $11,756 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $100,159 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $484,411 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,157 |
| 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 | $4,157 |
| 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 | $480,254 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $484,411 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Legion has awarded $20,834 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ST JAMES YOUTH BASEBALL ASSN PURPOSE: DONATIONS IN SUPPORT OF YOUTH BASEBALL. | $13,999 |
CITY OF ST JAMES PURPOSE: DONATIONS TO CITY IN SUPPORT OF YOUTH PROGRAMS. | $6,835 |