American Legion

Organization Overview

American Legion is located in West Fargo, ND. 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 5 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 $779.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $809.4k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.9% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE FOUR PILLARS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION; VETERANS AFFAIRS AND REHABILITATION, AMERICANISM, HOMELAND SECURITY AND CHILDREN AND YOUTH. THE DEPARTMENT WORKS WITH 206 LOCAL POSTS TO ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS. THESE POSTS PROVIDE VETERANS WITH FELLOWSHIP, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE NDAL DEPARTMENT SERVICE OFFICE IS A CRITICAL ASPECT OF OUR ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE BY ASSISTING VETERANS COMPLETE, RESEARCH AND FILE CLAIMS APPEALS AND VETERAN OUTREACH. IT IS A PRIORITY FOR THE ORGANIZATION. AS A 1 PERSON OFFICE, THE DSO ASSISTS WITH CLAIMS FOR OVER 1,000 VETERANS WITH APPROXIMATELY 500 WALK IN CLIENTS, OVER 1500 TELEPHONE CALLS PER YEAR, AND ASSISTING THE 53 STATE COUNTIES AND THEIR VETERANS.


THE ND LEGION NEWS IS A PAPER PUT OUT QUARTERLY NOTIFYING MEMBERS OF ACTIVITIES THAT ARE OCCURRING. IT CONTAINS ALL THE OFFICERS' REPORTS, AND PUBLICLY REPORTS THE DEPARTMENT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MINUTES FROM THOSE RESPECTIVE MEETINGS. THE ND LEGION NEWS HAS A CIRCULATION OF OVER 15,000 COPIES PER QUARTER. THE PAPER FOCUSES ON ISSUES RELATED TO VETERANS ISSUES, EVENTS AND FOR MEMBER RECOGNITION. IT IS USED TO DISTRIBUTE VETERANS TOPICS RECEIVED FROM THE NATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.


THE CONFERENCES, CONVENTIONS AND STATE BAND PROGRAMS PROMOTE THE FOUR PILLARS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION WHICH ARE VETERANS AFFAIRS & REHABILITATION, NATIONAL SECURITY, AMERICANISM AND CHILDREN & YOUTH. THE STATE BAND HAS APPROXIMATELY 45 VOLUNTEER MUSICIANS WHICH PROMOTE THE AMERICANISM PILLAR THROUGH PATRIOTIC MUSIC.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Allan Magnuson
Vice Commander
$0
Clarence Carroll
Commander
$0
Troy Reemtsma
Exec. Committeeman
$0
Dan Brown
Dec Chair
$0
Mike Weyrauch
Exec. Committeeman
$0
Derrick Childs
Finance Officer
$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$208,121
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$208,121
Total Program Service Revenue$503,731
Investment income $47,094
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$26,705
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $779,004

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