American Legion is located in Forest Lake, 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 06/2023, American Legion employed 44 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 06/2023, American Legion generated $74.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $45.4k during the year ending 06/2023. 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
SERVE MEMBERSHIP FOR US MILITARY WARTIME YEARS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SERVE MILITARY MEMBERSHIP
PROMOTE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
SPONSOR 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION LOCAL
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Paul Siebert CEO Commander | OfficerTrustee | 39 | $0 |
Vicki Petry Past Commander | OfficerTrustee | 16 | $0 |
Ashley Venburg Finance Officer | OfficerTrustee | 16 | $0 |
Ron Miller Chaplain | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Pat Silovich CEO Cmdr Elect | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Terry Larson Past Commander | OfficerTrustee | 16 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $20,072 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,303 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $25,375 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $83,257 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $9,705 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$44,114 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $74,223 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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 | $1,800 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $212 |
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 | $2,762 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $989 |
Total functional expenses | $45,438 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $666,556 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $21,774 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $40,397 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $368,375 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,097,102 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $178,927 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $294,176 |
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 | $122,500 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $595,603 |
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 | $170,524 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $330,975 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,097,102 |