American Legion is located in Washburn, ND. As of 12/2023, American Legion employed 26 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 $775.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 2 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $533.2k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2022, American Legion has awarded 36 individual grants totaling $622,886. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE VETERANS AFFAIRS AND REHABILITATION, REFLECT APPRECIATION AND ASSISTANCE TO ACTIVE SERVICE AND NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS, PROMOTE AMERICANISM, SUPPORT LOCAL AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL PROGRAM, AND SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL YOUTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE NEEDY, SENIOR CITIZENS, YOUTH EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY EMERGENCY SERVICES, AND TO IMPROVE PUBLIC AREAS, COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND PARKS AND RECREATION
PROMOTE USE OF WASHBURN CITY VETERANS MEMORIAL BUILDING THROUGH IMPROVEMENTS TO COMPLETE THE MISSION OF PROMOTING FRATERNAL AND SOCIAL GATHERING IN A BUILDING FOR PUBLIC USE THAT IS DEDICATED TO THOSE WHO HAVE LOST THEIR LIVES IN ALL WARS.
PROMOTE AND SUPPORT AMERICAN LEGION AND BABE RUTH BASEBALL
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Terry Dworshak Gaming Finance Officer | Officer | 8 | $18,000 |
Richard Bickert Adjutant | Officer | 2 | $3,600 |
Rick Richards Chaplin | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Mike Kidd Past Commander | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Elizabeth Patterson Athletic Officer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Jim Duffy Sergeant At Arms | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $4,878 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $20,886 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $25,764 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $344 |
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 | $747,314 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,844 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $775,266 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $387,198 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $53,800 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $6,780 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $271 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $30 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,568 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $3,508 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $495 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $533,186 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $909,666 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $85,292 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $994,958 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,700 |
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 | $2,700 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $992,258 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $994,958 |
Over the last fiscal year, American Legion has awarded $252,334 in support to 12 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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CITY OF WASHBURN PURPOSE: IMPROVEMENTS TO PARKS & RECREATION | $120,260 |
UNDERWOOD SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB PURPOSE: SENIOR CITIZENS ACTIVITIES | $5,000 |
WASHBURN PUBLIC SCHOOL PURPOSE: FOR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION | $24,000 |
WILTON SENIOR CENTER PURPOSE: SENIOR CITIZENS ACTIVITIES | $5,000 |
PAINTED WOODS RECREATION AREA PURPOSE: IMPROVEMENTS TO PUBLIC AREA | $21,400 |
LEWIS & CLARK SENIORS PURPOSE: IMPROVEMENT TO SENIOR CENTER | $8,000 |