American Legion

Organization Overview

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.

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Chris Lewis
Gambling Man
$29,533
Randal Mavencamp
Commander
$866
Monica Scheiber
Historian
$271
Chris Bogart
Membership
$0
Chris Lewis
Adjutant
$0
Ted Mavencamp
Vice Command
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, American Legion has awarded $36,030 in support to 4 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

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
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Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
American Legion Post 212
Park Rapids, MN
$3,960,634
Veterans Club
Kenmare, ND
$2,877,480
American Legion
Shorewood, MN
$2,560,932
Disabled American Veterans
Saint Paul, MN
$2,020,593
American Legion
Portage, WI
$1,824,594
American Legion
Spicer, MN
$1,791,315
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Dept Of Minnesota
Savage, MN
$1,945,504
Stars And Stripes Honor Flight Inc
Menomonee Falls, WI
$1,748,950
American Legion
Chanhassen, MN
$1,431,424
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Department Of Minnesota
Blaine, MN
$1,389,385
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Dept Of Minnesota
Monticello, MN
$1,332,919
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Wisconsin
Madison, WI
$1,117,792
Disabled Veterans Rest Camp Association Inc
Marine On St Croix, MN
$1,122,097
American Legion
New London, MN
$1,255,943
American Legion
Hastings, MN
$1,093,145
South Dakota Veterans Alliance Inc
Sioux Falls, SD
$973,471
American Legion Post 91 Of New Salem
New Salem, ND
$1,750,677
American Legion
St Paul, MN
$1,201,967
Veterans Of Foreigh Wars
Coon Rapids, MN
$1,126,977
American Legion
Willmar, MN
$1,097,669
American Legion
Wayzata, MN
$1,049,383
Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative Inc
West Allis, WI
$884,944
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Dept Of Minnesota
Saint Paul, MN
$993,415
American Legion
Paynesville, MN
$897,049
American Legion
Savage, MN
$863,846

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