American Legion is located in Sisseton, 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 12/2021, American Legion generated $37.3k 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 (5.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $35.1k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.2%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
ORGANIZATIONS PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE TO PROMOTE AMERICANISM AND SUPPORT VETERANS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Calvin Hove Post Commander | 1 | $0 | |
Neil Long Trustee | 1 | $0 | |
Bob Johnston Trustee | 1 | $0 | |
Lawrence Hellwig Finance Officer | 2 | $0 | |
Phil George Adjutant | 1 | $0 | |
Pat Dady 1st Vice Comm | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,997 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $31,311 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $37,308 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $300 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $12,587 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $22,164 |
Total expenses | $35,051 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $139,274 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $367,744 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $367,744 |
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 |