American Legion is located in Melrose, 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 9 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 $100.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $104.2k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.9% per year over the past 8 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
TO PROMOTE AND SUSTAIN THE VERTERANS ORGANIZATION AND PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE WELFARE OF THE VETERANS, COMMUNITY SERVICES, AND ACTIVITIES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE MEMBERSHIP ASSESSMENTS, MAINTAINED A MEETING PLACE, PROVIDED SERVICES FOR THE WELFARE OF THE VETERANS AND THE COMMUNITY
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Linda Budde Commander | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Ronald Butkowski Seargant At | Officer | 2 | $0 |
David Humbert 2nd Vice Com | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Richard Koll Financial Of | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Jean Mcdonald Adjutant | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Dave Sieben Chaplain | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $4,441 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $9,738 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $14,179 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1,392 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $15,716 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $32,716 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $8,355 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $24,040 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $100,909 |
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 | $42,243 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $3,475 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,030 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,928 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,576 |
Office expenses | $6,099 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $17,652 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,903 |
Interest | $15 |
Payments to affiliates | $5,570 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,015 |
Insurance | $8,727 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $104,233 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $62,354 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $43,658 |
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 | $7,834 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $180 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $43,883 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $157,909 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,715 |
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 | $2,393 |
Total liabilities | $6,108 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $95,581 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $56,220 |
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 | $157,909 |