American Legion is located in Winnebago, 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 4 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.
Since 2015, American Legion has awarded 14 individual grants totaling $107,691. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE VARIOUS PROGRAMS FOR VETERANS INCLUDING ACTIVITIES, ASSISTANCE AND GUIDANCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDED FUNDS TO VARIOUS ENTITIES AND GROUPS INCLUDING CITY OF WINNEBAGO, CITY OF DELAVAN, SCOUTS, GENESIS CLASSICAL ACADEMY, YOUTH BASEBALL, LOCAL CHURCHES, AREA SCHOOLS, AREA NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHERS. THESE DONATIONS ARE VITAL TO ASSIST NEEDY INDIVIDUALS AND YOUTH IN THE WINNEBAGO AREA. $30,577 INCLUDED IN LAWFUL GAMBLING EXPENSES.
GAVE SCHOLARSHIPS TO 5 AREA YOUTH TO ASSIST THEM IN POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION. $4,000 INCLUDED IN LAWFUL GAMBLING EXPENSES.
PROVIDED VARIOUS ASSISTANCE FOR UNITED STATES VETERANS. THE ORGANIZATION SERVED OVER 65 MEMBERS. PROGRAM EXPENSES INCLUDED LEGION AUXILIARY, COLOR GUARD, MN AMERICAN LEGION FOUNDATION, VETERANS HOME, MEMORIAL DAY ACTIVITIES, FLAGS, ETC. $10,206 ALSO INCLUDED IN LAWFUL GAMBLING EXPENSES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Mitch Jenkins Sergeant Of Arms | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dwight Hervey Finance Officer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Vince Anderson Chaplain | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jerome Roiger Commander | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Dan Rynearson 1st Vice Commander | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kelly Belgard Adjutant | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,655 |
Investment income | $95 |
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 | $7,016 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $8,766 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $21,464 |
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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
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 | $30 |
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 | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,416 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,667 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $46,044 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $54,711 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $130 |
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 | $130 |
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 | $54,581 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $54,711 |
Over the last fiscal year, American Legion has awarded $31,296 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
CITY OF WINNEBAGO PURPOSE: GRANTS TO THE CITY OF WINNEBAGO FOR BENEFIT OF ALL CITIZENS AND TO ASSIST IN BUDGET SHORTFALL. | $8,801 |
CITY OF WINNEBAGO PURPOSE: GRANTS TO THE CITY OF WINNEBAGO FOR BENEFIT OF ALL CITIZENS AND TO ASSIST IN BUDGET SHORTFALL. | $8,801 |
CITY OF DELAVAN PURPOSE: GRANTS TO THE CITY OF DELAVAN FOR BENEFIT OF ALL CITIZENS AND TO ASSIST IN BUDGET SHORTFALL. | $6,847 |
CITY OF DELAVAN PURPOSE: GRANTS TO THE CITY OF DELAVAN FOR BENEFIT OF ALL CITIZENS AND TO ASSIST IN BUDGET SHORTFALL. | $6,847 |
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 |