American Legion is located in Lanesboro, 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 12/2021, American Legion employed 15 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 $137.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $113.7k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.2%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
TO FOSTER AND PERPETUATE AMERICANISM AND CREATE A SENSE OF OBLIGATION TO THE COMMUNITY, STATE, AND NATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AMERICAN LEGION FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF CLUB FACILITIES, FACILITATION OF CLUB ACTIVITIES, AND OVERSIGHT OF THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Richard Darling Gambling Manager | Officer | 10 | $6,900 |
Roger Jorgenson Finance Officer | Officer | 10 | $1,300 |
Ron Utley Membership Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Luther Olson Chaplain | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Doug Johnson Sergeant-At-Arms | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Candy Larro 2nd Vice Commander | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $3,212 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $25,200 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $700 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $29,112 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $374 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $1,150 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $596 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $23,034 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $83,408 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $137,674 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,100 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,500 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,200 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $37,403 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $5,106 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,150 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,200 |
Advertising and promotion | $665 |
Office expenses | $10,819 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $7,412 |
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 | $3,461 |
Insurance | $9,025 |
All other expenses | $299 |
Total functional expenses | $113,663 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $48,922 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $90,888 |
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 | $97,268 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $237,078 |
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 | $237,078 |
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 | $237,078 |
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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 |
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American Legion St Paul, MN | $3,937,900 | $1,356,334 |