American Legion
- Assets
- $212.6k
- Revenue
- $219.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- Lake Crystal, MN
- Founding
- 03/1946
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 41-6080908
Organization Overview
American Legion, operating under the name Lake Crystal American Legion, is located in Lake Crystal, 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, Lake Crystal American Legion employed 15 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Lake Crystal 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, Lake Crystal American Legion generated $219.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $170.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.4% 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
SEE PART III, LINE 1
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
-- PROVIDED A VARIETY OF VETERANS SERVICES INCLUDING SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, VETERAN'S ASSISTANCE AND GUIDANCE. PROVIDED A PLACE FOR VETERANS TO MEET AND SOCIALIZE. -- ASSISTED NEEDY AND DISABLED VETERANS AND WIDOWS AND ORPHANS OF DECEASED VETERANS. -- CONDUCED PROGRAMS FOR CHARITABLE, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. -- SPONSORED AND/OR PARTICIPATED IN PATRIOTIC ACTIVITIES. -- PROVIDEE COLOR GUARD AND FIREING SQUAD FOR ALL DECESSED VETERANS IN THE COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. -- HELD A VETERANS DAY DINNER FOR ALL MEMBERS. -- CONDUCTED A COMMUNITY MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE.
PROVIDE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS NONE IN CURRENT YEAR.
LAWFUL PURPOSE DONATIONS, ALL REPORTED ON SCHEDULE G OF 3,457.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Harryjohn Niebuhr Post Command | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Milton Abraham Sergeant At | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Dean Roberts Finance Offi | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Roger Heinze Chaplain | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Daniel Jones 1st Vice Com | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Arlen Karau Executive Co | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $4,461 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $70,564 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,280 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $79,305 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,225 |
| Investment income | $46 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $2,614 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $41,834 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $90,072 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $219,484 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $66,820 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $4,954 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,655 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,101 |
| Office expenses | $4,885 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $45,331 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $300 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,826 |
| Insurance | $13,192 |
| All other expenses | $9,238 |
| Total functional expenses | $170,461 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $77,579 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $65 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $9,719 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $124,781 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $471 |
| Total assets | $212,615 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $211 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,882 |
| 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 | $10,000 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $12,093 |
| 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 | $200,522 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $212,615 |
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