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American Legion

49 Ben Krueger

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Posts or organizations of past or present members of the armed forces.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$199k (2023)

Expenses
$109k (2023)

Total Assets
$535k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$8.94k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$198,963
Expenses
$108,722
Net Income
$90,241
Net Assets
$525,579
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $42,278
21.2%
Program Services $5,050
2.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $933
0.5%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $129,875
65.3%
Other Revenue $4,950
2.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $33,709
31.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $58,588
53.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $534,517
Total Liabilities $8,938
Net Assets $525,579
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Andrew Ellering (Executive Bo) $18,650 $0 $0
Mike Thompson (Sgt At Arms) $15,059 $0 $0
Orlin Henke (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Michael Marcum (1 St Vice) $0 $0 $0
Scott Franke (2 Nd Vice) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Buss (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Kenneth Meyer (Finance) $0 $0 $0
Chad Turcotte (Asst Finance) $0 $0 $0
Allen Olson (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Craig Sundlie (Historian) $0 $0 $0
Larrie Norris (Service Offi) $0 $0 $0
Darol Hanson (Executive Bo) $0 $0 $0
Robert Winkelman (Executive Bo) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$157,154
Expenses
$73,497
Net Income
$83,657
Net Assets
$435,338
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $29,047
18.5%
Program Services $5,090
3.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,072
0.7%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $129,394
82.3%
Other Revenue $11,400
7.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $32,368
44.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $38,931
53.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $446,548
Total Liabilities $11,210
Net Assets $435,338
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Andrew Ellering (Executive Bo) $16,329 $0 $0
Mike Thompson (Sgt At Arms) $16,039 $0 $0
Orlin Henke (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Michael Marcum (1 St Vice) $0 $0 $0
Scott Franke (2 Nd Vice) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Buss (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Kenneth Meyer (Finance) $0 $0 $0
Chad Turcotte (Asst Finance) $0 $0 $0
Allen Olson (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Craig Sundlie (Historian) $0 $0 $0
Larrie Norris (Service Offi) $0 $0 $0
Darol Hanson (Executive Bo) $0 $0 $0
Robert Winkelman (Executive Bo) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$246,906
Expenses
$56,518
Net Income
$190,388
Net Assets
$351,681
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $17,812
7.2%
Program Services $4,975
2.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $109,214
44.2%
Other Revenue $37,320
15.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $24,895
44.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $28,709
50.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $378,139
Total Liabilities $26,458
Net Assets $351,681
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Andrew Ellering (Executive Bo) $14,617 $0 $0
Mike Thompson (Sgt At Arms) $10,278 $0 $0
Orlin Henke (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Michael Marcum (1 St Vice) $0 $0 $0
Scott Franke (2 Nd Vice) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Buss (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Kenneth Meyer (Finance) $0 $0 $0
Chad Turcotte (Asst Finance) $0 $0 $0
Allen Olson (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Craig Sundlie (Historian) $0 $0 $0
Larrie Norris (Service Offi) $0 $0 $0
Darol Hanson (Executive Bo) $0 $0 $0
Robert Winkelman (Executive Bo) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$117,934
Expenses
$52,277
Net Income
$65,657
Net Assets
$161,293
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $27,502
23.3%
Program Services $4,675
4.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $175
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $18,561
15.7%
Other Revenue $35,200
29.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $25,079
48.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $19,744
37.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $205,432
Total Liabilities $44,139
Net Assets $161,293
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Andrew Ellering (2 Nd Vice/Gam) $12,562 $0 $0
Mike Thompson (Sgt At Arms) $12,517 $0 $0
Rick Arrigoni (Past Command) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Buss (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Scott Franke (Executive Bo) $0 $0 $0
Darol Hanson (Executive Bo) $0 $0 $0
Orlin Henke (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Mike Marcum (1 St Vice) $0 $0 $0
Ken Meyer (Finance) $0 $0 $0
Larrie Norris (Service Offi) $0 $0 $0
Allan Olson (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Craig Sundlie (Historian) $0 $0 $0
Bob Winkelman (Executive Bo) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$53,175
Expenses
$53,581
Net Income
-$406
Net Assets
$95,636
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $20,285
38.1%
Program Services $4,715
8.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $500
0.9%
Net Fundraising $708
1.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $20,126
37.8%
Other Revenue $100
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $26,586
49.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $23,258
43.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $157,668
Total Liabilities $62,032
Net Assets $95,636
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mike Thompson (Sgt At Arms) $14,294 $0 $0
Andrew Ellering (2 Nd Vice/Gam) $12,162 $0 $0
Rick Arrigoni (Past Command) $130 $0 $0
Kevin Buss (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Scott Franke (Executive Bo) $0 $0 $0
Darol Hanson (Executive Bo) $0 $0 $0
Orlin Henke (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Mike Marcum (1 St Vice) $0 $0 $0
Ken Meyer (Finance) $0 $0 $0
Larrie Norris (Service Offi) $0 $0 $0
Allan Olson (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Craig Sundlie (Historian) $0 $0 $0
Bob Winkelman (Executive Bo) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$77,549
Expenses
$50,666
Net Income
$26,883
Net Assets
$96,042
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $22,323
28.8%
Program Services $4,520
5.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $950
1.2%
Net Fundraising $1,580
2.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $35,754
46.1%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $14,215
28.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $21,027
41.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $163,038
Total Liabilities $66,996
Net Assets $96,042
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mike Thompson (Sgt At Arms) $14,215 $0 $0
Mike Marcum (1 St Vice) $0 $0 $0
Rick Arrigoni (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Ellering (2 Nd Vice/Pas) $0 $0 $0
Larrie Norris (Service Offi) $0 $0 $0
Allan Olson (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Ken Meyer (Finance) $0 $0 $0
Carl Moon (Executive Bo) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Buss (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Craig Sundlie (Historian) $0 $0 $0
Darol Hanson (Executive Bo) $0 $0 $0
Bob Winkelman (Executive Bo) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$24,652
Expenses
$15,106
Net Income
$9,546
Net Assets
$69,159
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $12,915
52.4%
Program Services $4,435
18.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $500
2.0%
Net Fundraising $2,094
8.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$308
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $147,947
Total Liabilities $78,788
Net Assets $69,159
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mike Marcum (1 St Vice) $0 $0 $0
Rick Arrigoni (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Shannon Schmidt (2 Nd Vice/Pas) $0 $0 $0
Larrie Norris (Service Offi) $0 $0 $0
Allan Olson (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Ken Meyer (Finance) $0 $0 $0
Dave Agren (Executive Bo) $0 $0 $0
Mike Thompson (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Buss (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Craig Sundlie (Historian) $0 $0 $0
Larry Rieber (Executive Bo) $0 $0 $0
Bob Winkelman (Executive Bo) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$41,063
Expenses
$25,198
Net Income
$15,865
Net Assets
$59,613
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $13,350
32.5%
Program Services $5,585
13.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $2,075
5.1%
Net Fundraising $767
1.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $17,531
42.7%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $153,990
Total Liabilities $94,377
Net Assets $59,613
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mike Marcum (1st Vice) $0 $0 $0
Shannon Schmidt (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Rick Arrigoni (2nd Vice Comm) $0 $0 $0
Larrie Norris (Service Officer) $0 $0 $0
Allan Olson (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Larry Rieber (Finance) $0 $0 $0
Dave Agren (Executive Board) $0 $0 $0
Mike Thompson (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Buss (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Loken (Historian) $0 $0 $0
Ken Meyer (Past Commander) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$56,329
Expenses
$27,417
Net Income
$28,912
Net Assets
$43,748
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $28,728
51.0%
Program Services $6,197
11.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,075
1.9%
Net Fundraising $730
1.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $14,429
25.6%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $12,908
47.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $148,352
Total Liabilities $104,604
Net Assets $43,748
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mike Thompson (Sgt At Arms) $10,462 $0 $0
Darol Hanson (Past Commander) $2,400 $0 $0
Rick Arrigoni (2nd Vice Comm) $46 $0 $0
Ken Palmer (1st Vice) $0 $0 $0
Ken Meyer (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Bob Winkleman (Service Officer) $0 $0 $0
Mike Marcum (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Open (Finance) $0 $0 $0
Dave Agren (Executive Board) $0 $0 $0
Allan Olson (Executive Board) $0 $0 $0
Larry Rieber (Executive Board) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Buss (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Loken (Historian) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
-$12,192
Expenses
$29,382
Net Income
-$41,574
Net Assets
$14,836
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $501
Program Services $8,657
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $500
Net Fundraising $1,443
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$26,609
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $11,975
40.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $140,069
Total Liabilities $125,233
Net Assets $14,836

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
-$17,363
Expenses
$24,112
Net Income
-$41,475
Net Assets
$56,410
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,662
Program Services $8,182
Investment Income $3
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $325
Net Fundraising $2,647
Sales of Assets -$101
Net Inventory Sales -$9,759
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $108,802
Total Liabilities $52,392
Net Assets $56,410

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
-$3,671
Expenses
$27,575
Net Income
-$31,246
Net Assets
$97,885
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,101
Program Services $10,105
Investment Income $9
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $760
Net Fundraising $1,168
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$8,897
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $144,365
Total Liabilities $46,480
Net Assets $97,885

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
-$14,942
Expenses
$27,561
Net Income
-$42,503
Net Assets
$129,131
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,417
Program Services $11,044
Investment Income $8
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,125
Net Fundraising $5,207
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$37,606
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $148,178
Total Liabilities $19,047
Net Assets $129,131

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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