American Legion is located in Long Prairie, 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 12/2023, American Legion employed 24 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 $218.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $176.6k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.1% per year over the past 7 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
VETERANS CLUB TO PROVIDE ENTERTAINMENT FOR VETERANS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE ENTERTAINMENT FOR VETERANS
GAMING FOR ENTERTAINMENT OF VETERANS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Michael Hengem Commander | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Howard Meir Past Commander | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ron Leasmann Gambling Mgr | Officer | 10 | $13,900 |
Danny Payton Finance Office | Officer | 6 | $11,370 |
Pete Berscheit Service Office | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
William Tomfor Member Officer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $6,168 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,478 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,646 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $3,868 |
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 | $653 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $200,466 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $218,673 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,700 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $120 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,380 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,380 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $66,580 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $7,950 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,731 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $7,366 |
Office expenses | $3,702 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $18,148 |
Travel | $250 |
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 | $5,746 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,236 |
Insurance | $10,301 |
All other expenses | $22,366 |
Total functional expenses | $176,576 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $254,809 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $75,361 |
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 | $13,590 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $223,061 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $566,821 |
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 | $566,821 |
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 | $566,821 |