American Legion is located in Apple Valley, 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 15 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 $730.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $444.3k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (12.3%) per year over the past 9 years. 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
TO PROVIDE FACILITIES AND SUPPORT FOR VETERANS PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY PROJECTS, YOUTH ACTIVITIES, NEEDY INDIVIDUAL VETERANS AND NON- VETERANS, MEMORIALS, PATRIOTISM AND A FACILITY FOR THE ASSOCIATION OF VETERANS, THEIR FAMILIES AND THEIR GUESTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CHARITABLE GAMING PROVIDES FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S OBJECTIVES OF SUPPORTING COMMUNITY PROJECTS, YOUTH ACTIVITIES, NEEDY INDIVIDUAL VETERANS AND NON-VETERANS, VETERANS PROGRAMS AND PATRIOTISM.
OTHER ACTIVITIES PROVIDED BY THE ORGANIZATION.
SOCIAL CLUB PROVIDES A FACILITY AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE FRATERNAL ASSOCIATION OF VETERANS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THEIR GUESTS. THIS ASSOCIATION SUPPORTS VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THEIR EFFORTS TO REMEMBER AND HONOR THE CONTRIBUTIONS BY THOSE WHO SERVED IN THE ARMED FORCES AS WELL AS PROMOTE AND HONOR THE MEMORY OF THOSE WHO HAVE PASSED.
FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES PROVIDE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S OBJECTIVES OF SUPPORTING COMMUNITY PROJECTS, YOUTH ACTIVITIES, NEEDY INDIVIDUAL VETERANS AND NON-VETERANS, VETERANS PROGRAMS AND PATRIOTISM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Bernie Bauman Commander | Officer | 17 | $0 |
Chris Hoffman 1st Vice Com | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Mike Vinovich 2nd Vice Com | Officer | 5 | $0 |
David Gary Champlain | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Shaw Hokuf Historian | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Jay Peterson Service Offi | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $46,126 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $193,922 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $17,197 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $257,245 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $35,066 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $36,879 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $400,804 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $729,994 |
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $1,199 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,093 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,511 |
Office expenses | $13,857 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $33,914 |
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 | $444,322 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $429,508 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,151,566 |
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 | $140,923 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,721,997 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,610 |
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 | $1,180 |
Total liabilities | $4,790 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,717,207 |
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 | $1,721,997 |