American Legion

Organization Overview

American Legion is located in Bayport, 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 04/2022, American Legion employed 58 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 04/2022, American Legion generated $601.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 61.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $504.0k during the year ending 04/2022. While expenses have increased by 10.3% per year over the past 3 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.

Since 2020, American Legion has awarded 22 individual grants totaling $270,000. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO BENEFIT AND SERVE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND TO PRESERVE AND STRENGTHEN COMRADESHIP WITH OUR 550 MEMBERS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR VETERANS, THEIR FAMILIES, YOUTH AND OTHER CHARITIES IN THE COMMUNITY. MAINTAIN A FACILITY USED FOR POST ACTIVITIES, MEETINGS, LOCAL COMMUNITY AND CHARITY FUND RAISING EVENTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Rich Eder
Commander
$0
Jr Helget
Sergeant At
$0
Pat Logan
1st Vice Com
$0
Dale Quast
Chaplain
$0
Vern Thompson
Finance Offi
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$4,178
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,136
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$6,314
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $532
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $522,249
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $72,768
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $601,863

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, American Legion has awarded $119,000 in support to 9 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

MN AMERICAN LEGION FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSES

$25,000

MAHTOMEDI LEGION BASEBALL

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSES

$10,000

VETERANS CAMPGROUND ON BIG MARINE

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSES

$25,000

AMERICAN LEGION 3RD DISTRICT

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE

$10,000

SUMMER TUESDAYS INC

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE

$10,000

MN ASSISTANCE COUNCIL FOR VETS

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE

$10,000
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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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