American Legion is located in Clearwater, 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 47 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 $743.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 26.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $521.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 25.2% 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
PROMOTE AND SUSTAIN THE VETERANS ORGANIZATION AND PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE WELFARE OF THE VETERANS, COMMUNITY SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MEMBERSHIP ASSESSMENTS, MAINTAINING A MEETING PLACE PROVIDING SERVICES FOR THE WELFARE OF THE VETERANS AND THE COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ronald Lashinki Comander | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Melanie Wiese Vice Commander | Officer | 1 | $0 |
David Nelson Finance Officer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Wendy Strum Judge Advocate | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Tom Hentges Historian | Officer | 1 | $0 |
David Pederson Vice Commander | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $5,605 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $123,882 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $13,628 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $143,115 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $2,150 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $405 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $190,861 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $406,622 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $743,153 |
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 | $297,161 |
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 | $12,480 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,217 |
Office expenses | $849 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $81,993 |
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 | $7,914 |
Insurance | $12,041 |
All other expenses | $12,130 |
Total functional expenses | $521,511 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $370,478 |
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 | $32,670 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $63,365 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $466,513 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $18,253 |
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 | $18,253 |
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 | $448,260 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $466,513 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Legion has recieved totaling $5,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
International Association Of Lions Clubs Clearwater, MN PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $5,000 |
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 |