Nonprofit · EIN 41-0156274
AMERICAN LEGION
Also known as 167 AUSTIN F HANSCOM
Tax-exempt · WILLMAR, MN 56201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,124,919 | $1,119,070 | $5,849 | $795,826 | $23,338 | $772,488 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,064,176 | $1,079,929 | -$15,753 | $780,319 | $16,575 | $763,744 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $18,023
- Membership dues
- $18,023
- Program service revenue
- $328,689
- Investment income
- $18,263
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$1,050
- Net income from gaming
- $435,992
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $323,447
- Other revenue
- $759,944
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $491,634
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $524,810
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $24,227
- Occupancy
- $54,260
- Depreciation
- $21,489
- Program services (functional)
- $1,119,070
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $783,214
- Total assets, end of year
- $795,826
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $23,338
- Net assets, end of year
- $772,488
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $236,053
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $772,488
- Gross unrelated business income
- $571,366
- Gross receipts
- $3,734,264
- Employees
- 46
- State of legal domicile
- MN
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN CHRISTENSON | COMMANDER Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BOB EDDY | 2ND VICE Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JON OLSON | 1ST VICE Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MILAN SCHMIESING | FINANCE OFFI Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEROY CARLSON | 2ND VICE Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN CHRISTENSON | COMMANDER Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BRUCE NEAL | 1ST VICE Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MILAN SCHMIESING | FINANCE OFFI Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 220 19TH AVE SW, WILLMAR, MN 56201-5252
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JOHN CHRISTENSON
- Signed the 990
- JOHN CHRISTENSON, COMMANDER
- Phone
- (320) 235-8136
- Return prepared by
- WESTBERG-EISCHENS PLLP
Mission
TO HELP PROVIDE SUPPORT TO VETERANS, YOUTH AND SENIOR CITIZENS.
Program accomplishments
- OPERATION OF THE BAR AND RESTAURANT IS FOR MEMBERS, THEIR GUESTS AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.Expenses $688,587
- OPERATION OF LAWFUL GAMBLING ALLOWS THE CLUB TO DONATE TO BOY SCOUTS AND OTHER YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS, READING PROGRAMS AND BOYS AND GIRLS STATE. IT ALSO ALLOWS ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO VETERANS. THE CLUB PROVIDES SUPPORT TO SENIOR CITIZENS AND OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS.Expenses $430,483
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 41-0156274
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(19): Veterans' organization
- Exempt since
- 1934
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 0925: AMERICAN LEGION
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $795,826
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,734,264
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2025 | $1,124,919 | $1,119,070 | $795,826 | XML |
| 990 | May 2024 | $1,064,176 | $1,079,929 | $780,319 | XML |
| 990 | May 2023 | $1,097,669 | $1,056,775 | $790,965 | IRS |
| 990 | May 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 41-0156274).
Questions about AMERICAN LEGION
- What is the EIN of AMERICAN LEGION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN LEGION is 41-0156274.
- Is AMERICAN LEGION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(19) since 1934.
- Which annual return does AMERICAN LEGION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of AMERICAN LEGION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AMERICAN LEGION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN LEGION?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names JOHN CHRISTENSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN LEGION?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does AMERICAN LEGION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,124,919, expenses of $1,119,070 and total assets of $795,826 at year end.
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