American Legion is located in Pipestone, 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 08/2021, 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 08/2021, American Legion generated $244.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $180.3k during the year ending 08/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.4% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION PROVIDING FELLOWSHIP AMONG VETERANS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SALES OF BEVERAGES - PROVIDES MEMBERS WITH A PLACE TO GATHER SOCIALLY, WHICH IS ONE OF THE ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT PURPOSES.
DUES & MEMBERSHIPS (POST, AUXILIARY, SONS) - PROVIDES MEMBERS WITH A NATIONAL PUBLICATION & CONTRACT WITH OTHER MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Maurice Bickford Chaplin | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Martin Swenson 1st VP | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Chris Hoss 2nd VP | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Brad Carson Commander | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Gordy Huebner Sergeant Of Arm | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Robert Douty Finance Officer | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $59,705 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $59,705 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $7,753 |
Investment income | $1,842 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $41,317 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $95,667 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $244,365 |
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 | $30,500 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $7,363 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,097 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,296 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,850 |
Office expenses | $1,499 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $3,753 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $100 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $15,745 |
Insurance | $12,350 |
All other expenses | $36,449 |
Total functional expenses | $180,312 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $71,100 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $25,550 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $727 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $11,486 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $61,999 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $78,263 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $29,710 |
Total assets | $278,835 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,069 |
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 | $12,895 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $17,964 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $260,871 |
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 | $278,835 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Legion has recieved totaling $9,995.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Minnesota Masonic Charities Bloomington, MN PURPOSE: VETERAN'S ASSISTANCE | $9,995 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
American Legion Park Rapids, MN | $825,850 | $4,270,979 |
Veterans Club Kenmare, ND | $1,486,143 | $2,790,806 |
American Legion Portage, WI | $4,372,734 | $2,507,173 |
Disabled American Veterans Saint Paul, MN | $2,007,600 | $2,057,727 |
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Dept Of Minnesota Savage, MN | $1,880,038 | $1,395,935 |
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 |
Disabled Veterans Rest Camp Association Inc Marine On St Croix, MN | $1,826,999 | $1,185,240 |
American Legion St Paul, MN | $3,937,900 | $1,356,334 |