American Legion is located in Box Elder, MT. 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 $554.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $554.6k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 20.7% 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 SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO VETERANS AND VETERAN FAMILIES LIVING ON THE ROCKY BOY RESERVATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE HONOR GUARD PROGRAM BY PROVIDING UNIFORMS, TRAVEL AND OTHER FUNERAL RELATED SERVICES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Samantha Lamere Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
John Gardipee Post Adjutan | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Chauncey Parker Post Command | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Allen Gardipee Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Jon Monteaux Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Allen Nault Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $554,589 |
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 | $554,589 |
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 | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $554,589 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $514,145 |
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 | $40,444 |
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 | $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 | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $554,589 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $2 |
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 | $2 |
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 | $2 |
Over the last fiscal year, American Legion has awarded $307,186 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Box Elder, MT PURPOSE: SUBGRANT TO CONTINUE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $296,495 |
Box Elder, MT PURPOSE: TRANSFER OF FIXED ASSETS FOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $10,691 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Legion has recieved totaling $7,133.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Potlatch Fund Seattle, WA PURPOSE: Community Building | $7,133 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Veterans Club Kenmare, ND | $1,486,143 | $2,790,806 |
Department Of Montana Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Whitefish, MT | $302,149 | $1,134,597 |
Big Sky Bravery Foundation Bozeman, MT | $1,728,012 | $2,494,375 |
South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance Inc Sioux Falls, SD | $11,375,976 | $3,644,331 |
Legion Oasis Butte, MT | $1,796,727 | $1,100,949 |
Rocky Boy Veterans Center Box Elder, MT | $339,464 | $950,502 |
American Legion Post 91 Of New Salem New Salem, ND | $1,282,127 | $1,373,595 |
Department Of Montana Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Kalispell, MT | $1,139,558 | $837,996 |
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of South Dakota Britton, SD | $337,178 | $592,686 |
American Legion Box Elder, MT | $2 | $554,589 |
American Legion Gillette, WY | $679,145 | $606,658 |
American Legion Watertown, SD | $1,107,236 | $564,690 |