American Legion is located in Houston, 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 12 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 $378.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $265.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.0% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO MAKE DONATIONS TO THE COMMUNITY AND TO PROVIDE VETERAN MEMBER SERVICES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDED A MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM OPEN TO THE PUBLIC TO PERPETUATE THE MEMORY OF DECEASED VETERANS AND TO COMFORT THEIR SURVIVORS. THE PROGRAM CONSISTED OF MUSIC PROVIDED BY THE LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL BAND, WELCOME BY COMMANDER SNOW, POST COLORS BY THE LEGION POST 423, NATIONAL ANTHEM SUNG, INVOCATION, SPEAKER, PRESENTATION OF QUILTS OF HONOR, ROLL CALL, LAYING OF MEMORIAL BRICKS/WREATH BY BOY SCOUT TROUP 53, TAPS, SOLO, BENEDICTION AND RETIRE THE COLORS. APPROXIMATELY 150 - 200 ATTENDED THIS EVENT. CANDY IS PURCHASED AND VOLUNTEERS FILL EGGS FOR AN ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT FOR KIDS THATS HELD IN THE PARK. FRUIT AND CANDY BAGS ARE HANDED OUT BY SANTA AND HIS ELVES WHEN THEY VISIT TOWN ON A HORSE DRAWN WAGON EVERY DECEMBER.
THE LEGION MADE SIGNIFICANT DONATIONS TO SUPPORT THE LOCAL SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, YOUTH ACTIVITIES AT AREA CHURCHES, FOOD SHELF, BOY SCOUTS AND LEADERSHIP CAMPS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Richard Snow Commander | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Ron Belongie Treasurer | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Tom Hill Adjutant | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Geiwitz Seargent At Arms | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $2,880 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $38,871 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $302 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $42,053 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $2,181 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $189,676 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $139,688 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $378,914 |
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 | $69,535 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $5,707 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,529 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,377 |
Office expenses | $1,759 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $32,710 |
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 | $2,824 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,234 |
Insurance | $5,924 |
All other expenses | $12,805 |
Total functional expenses | $265,828 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $266,759 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $7,988 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $219,302 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $100 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $494,149 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,043 |
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 | $6,043 |
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 | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $488,106 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $494,149 |
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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 |