American Legion is located in Sioux Falls, SD. 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. 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 04/2022, American Legion generated $148.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (20.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $177.6k during the year ending 04/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (17.2%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE VETERANS AN OPPORTUNITY TO NETWORK WITH OTHER VETERANS AS THEY PARTICIPATE IN TO UPHOLD AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO MAINTAIN LAW AND ORDER TO FOSTER AND PERPETUATE A ONE HUNDRED PERCENT AMERICANISM TO PRESERVE THE MEMORIES AND INCIDENTS OF OUR ASSOCIATIONS IN THE GREAT WARS TO INCULATE A SENSE OF INDIVIDUAL OBLIGATION TO THE COMMUNITY, STATE AND NATION, TO COMBAT AUTOCRACY OF BOTH THE CLASSES AND THE MASSES TO MAKE RITH THE MASTER OF MIGHT TO PROMOTE PEACE AND GOODWILL ON EARTH TO SAFEGUARD AND TRANSMIT TO POSTERITY THE PRINCIPLES OF JUSTICE, FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY TO CONSECRATE AND SANCITIFY OUR COMRADESHIP BY OUR DEVOTION TO MUTUAL HELFULNESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE OF VETERANS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
John Bachmeier Director | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Larry Panning Director | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Barry Andres Director | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Bill Peters Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Duane Krumbach Director | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Douglas Starr Director | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $33,723 |
Fundraising events | $1,592 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $10,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $41,660 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $86,975 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $61,119 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $148,094 |
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 | $25,620 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $2,717 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $4,031 |
Payments to affiliates | $31,485 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,216 |
All other expenses | $21,967 |
Total functional expenses | $177,607 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $108,190 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $630,952 |
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 | $1 |
Total assets | $739,143 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $178,685 |
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 | $178,685 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $560,458 |
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 | $739,143 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
American Legion Park Rapids, MN | $825,850 | $4,270,979 |
Veterans Club Kenmare, ND | $1,486,143 | $2,790,806 |
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 |
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 |
Department Of Montana Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Whitefish, MT | $302,149 | $1,134,597 |
Disabled Veterans Rest Camp Association Inc Marine On St Croix, MN | $1,826,999 | $1,185,240 |
Big Sky Bravery Foundation Bozeman, MT | $1,728,012 | $2,494,375 |
American Legion St Paul, MN | $3,937,900 | $1,356,334 |