American Legion
- Assets
- $63.0k
- Revenue
- $81.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Gregory, SD
- Founding
- 03/1946
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 46-0222394
Organization Overview
American Legion is located in Gregory, 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 12/2022, American Legion generated $81.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $99.9k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 16.0% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROVIDE SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Greg Smith Commander | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Gerald Gergen Adjutant | Officer | 0 | $0 |
John Knight Vice Commander | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Robert Shaffer Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Richard Shaffer Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Gordon Miner Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $2,854 |
| Fundraising events | $12,153 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $15,007 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $115,551 |
| Investment income | $54 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$49,277 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $81,335 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $38,727 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $2,842 |
| 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 | $22,044 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $4,635 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,999 |
| Office expenses | $1,040 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,099 |
| All other expenses | $25,549 |
| Total functional expenses | $99,935 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $11,684 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $8,071 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $50 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $5,853 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $37,379 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $63,037 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $63,037 |
| 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 | $63,037 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Legion has recieved totaling $9,017.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Oahe Foundation Pierre, SD PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $9,017 |
Peer Organizations
| 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 |