American Legion

Organization Overview

American Legion is located in Big Lake, 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 12/2022, American Legion employed 16 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 12/2022, American Legion generated $95.8k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $225.9k during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, American Legion has awarded 21 individual grants totaling $339,899. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO HONOR ALL VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. REMEMBER, ALL GAVE SOME AND SOME GAVE ALL. TO SERVE GOD, OUR COUNTRY, FELLOW VETERANS, AND OUR COMMUNITY. TO DEFEND AND UPHOLD THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TO MAINTAIN LAW AND ORDER. TO PROMOTE PEACE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PROVIDE A VARIETY OF VETERAN SERVICES INCLUDING ACTIVITIES. ALSO MAKE SUBSTANTIAL DONATIONS TO EDUCATION, YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS, COMMUNITY PROJECTS, AND NEEDY INDIVIDUALS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Ken Auer
Executive Board
$0
Eugene Wangerin
Post Service Officer
$0
Deb Mallon
Gambling Manager
$0
Wayne Harris
Historian
$0
Donna Wingard
Membership Director
$0
Don Deuel
Executive Board
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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$3,000
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,000
Total Program Service Revenue$1,448
Investment income $7,478
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 $70,758
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $95,789

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, American Legion has awarded $70,520 in support to 4 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

THE WAVE

PURPOSE: Donation for local community

$23,300

BIG LAKE COMMUNITY FOOD SHELF

PURPOSE: Donation for local community food shelf

$14,000

CITY OF BIG LAKE

PURPOSE: Donation for local community

$27,020

BEYOND THE YELLOW RIBBON

PURPOSE: Donation for local community

$6,200
View Grant Profile

Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
American Legion Post 212
Park Rapids, MN
$3,960,634
Veterans Club
Kenmare, ND
$2,877,480
American Legion
Shorewood, MN
$2,560,932
Disabled American Veterans
Saint Paul, MN
$2,020,593
American Legion
Portage, WI
$1,824,594
American Legion
Spicer, MN
$1,791,315
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Dept Of Minnesota
Savage, MN
$1,945,504
Stars And Stripes Honor Flight Inc
Menomonee Falls, WI
$1,748,950
American Legion
Chanhassen, MN
$1,431,424
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Department Of Minnesota
Blaine, MN
$1,389,385
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Dept Of Minnesota
Monticello, MN
$1,332,919
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Wisconsin
Madison, WI
$1,117,792
Disabled Veterans Rest Camp Association Inc
Marine On St Croix, MN
$1,122,097
American Legion
New London, MN
$1,255,943
American Legion
Hastings, MN
$1,093,145
South Dakota Veterans Alliance Inc
Sioux Falls, SD
$973,471
American Legion Post 91 Of New Salem
New Salem, ND
$1,750,677
American Legion
St Paul, MN
$1,201,967
Veterans Of Foreigh Wars
Coon Rapids, MN
$1,126,977
American Legion
Willmar, MN
$1,097,669
American Legion
Wayzata, MN
$1,049,383
Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative Inc
West Allis, WI
$884,944
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Dept Of Minnesota
Saint Paul, MN
$993,415
American Legion
Paynesville, MN
$897,049
American Legion
Savage, MN
$863,846

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