American Legion is located in Maple Lake, MN. The organization was established in 1954. 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 employed 17 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 12/2023, American Legion generated $130.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 46.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $102.2k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 42.5% per year over the past 6 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
TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY SERVICE, TO SUPPORT CHARITY, EDUCATION, YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS AND MEMBER SERVICES THROUGH TIME, LABOR, AND DONATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A COMMON MEETING AREA AND SUPPORT FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. IT PROVIDES A FACILITY GOT MEMORIALS. THE COLOR GUARD NOT ONLY MARCHES IN PARADES BUT ALSO PROVIDESS GRAVESITE MEMORIAL AND HONORS THE FALLEN EACH YEAR AT A MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A FACILITY FOR OTHER AREA NONPROFITS SUCH AS THE LIONS CLUB, SCHOOLS, BOY SCOUTS, AND OTHER YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS. THE FACILITY IS OPEN MORE THAN 320 DAYS PER YEAR. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SPONSORS COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS, SERVING SEVERAL THOUSAND PEOPLE. EVENTS INCLUDE AREA PARADES, DITCH CLEANING, SUPPORTING LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT AND DIRECTING TRAFFIC AT EVENTS.
GAMBLING: THE FORMS OF GAMBLING CONDUCTED BY THE POST DURING THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/2023, INCLUDED PAPER PULL-TABS, PADDLETICKETS, NON-LINKED BINGO, TIPBOARDS, LINKED BINGO, ELECTRONIC PULL-TABS, AND RAFFLES. REVENUE IN EXCESS OF ALLOWABLE EXPENSES GENERATED BY THE LAWFUL GAMBLING FUND WERE USED FOR LAWFUL PURPOSES AND BOARD APPROVED EXPENDITURES AS DEFINED BY MINNESOTA STATUTE. GROSS RECEIPTS FOR THE YEAR ENEDED 12/31/2023, WERE 3,802,313. TOTAL GAMING EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/2023 WERE 3,773,813.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Chris Lewis Gambling Man | Trustee | 25 | $29,533 |
Randal Mavencamp Commander | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $866 |
Monica Scheiber Historian | Trustee | 1 | $271 |
Chris Bogart Membership | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Lewis Adjutant | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ted Mavencamp Vice Command | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $3,136 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,390 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,526 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $47 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $2,437 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $118,315 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $130,448 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $90,728 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $123 |
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 | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,724 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $102,164 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $144,638 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $17,438 |
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 | $71,947 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $234,023 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $228 |
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 | $228 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $233,795 |
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 | $234,023 |
Over the last fiscal year, American Legion has awarded $36,030 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
MAPLE LAKE HIGH SCHOOL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $5,200 |
MINNESOTA ANERICAN LEGION FOUNDATIO PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $7,120 |
POST PROM PARTY COMMITTEE PURPOSE: COMMUNITY OUTREACH | $8,740 |
TEAM HURO PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $14,970 |