American Legion
- Assets
- $352.8k
- Revenue
- $302.6k
- Investments
- $72.9k
- Employees
- 30
- Location
- Pierre, SD
- Founding
- 03/1946
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 46-6008690
Organization Overview
American Legion is located in Pierre, 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. As of 12/2022, American Legion employed 30 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 12/2022, American Legion generated $302.6k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 4 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $276.0k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.2%) per year over the past 4 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
ASSIST VETERANS AND THE ARMED FORCES. PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR A YOUTH BASEBALL PROGRAM. SUPPORT COMMUNITY PATRIOTIC ACTIVITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDED SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR APPROXIMATELY 354 MEMBERS.
PROVIDED FUNDS FOR A VARIETY OF YOUTH PROGRAMS THAT INVOLVED APPROXIMATELY 120 YOUTH.
PROVIDED A MEETING PLACE FOR APPROXIMATELY 150 VARIOUS MILITARY AND CIVIC MINDED ORGANIZATIONS MEETINGS. TOTAL NUMBER OF PEOPLE ATTENDING THESE MEETINGS WERE APPROXIMATELY 3429.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Leroy Madsen 1st Vice Commander | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Ken Phillips 2nd Vice Commander | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ken Newling Chaplain | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ted Spencer Service Officer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Matt Schazt Historian | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Merrill Olson Judge Advocate | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $5,113 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $36,966 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $42,079 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $2,041 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $8,913 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $36,821 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $212,716 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $302,570 |
| 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 | $5,240 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $43,800 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $80,558 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $9,978 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,801 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,454 |
| Office expenses | $12,032 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $34,895 |
| Travel | $488 |
| 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 | $1,402 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,497 |
| Insurance | $14,140 |
| All other expenses | $4,247 |
| Total functional expenses | $276,045 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $13,751 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $136,238 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,434 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $8,265 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $119,169 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $72,924 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $352,781 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,504 |
| 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 | $5,504 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $347,277 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $352,781 |