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American Legion

0523 Chester Bird Post Mn

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 not tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$471k (2022)

Expenses
$289k (2022)

Total Assets
$491k (2022)

Total Liabilities
$52k (2022)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2022

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.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$470,747
Expenses
$289,151
Net Income
$181,596
Net Assets
$438,972
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $205,860
43.7%
Program Services $72
0.0%
Investment Income $67
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $12,000
2.5%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $127,054
27.0%
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 $490,990
Total Liabilities $52,018
Net Assets $438,972
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Craig Hartman (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Stephen Taylor (1 St Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Mike Sheehan (2 Nd Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Claseman (Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0
Tom Martin (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Bob Hansen (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Dearest Welwolie (Sergeant At Arms) $0 $0 $0
John Vanhook (Service Officer) $0 $0 $0
Tim Arimond (Member At Large) $0 $0 $0
Larry Schnack (Member At Large) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$527,209
Expenses
$288,516
Net Income
$238,693
Net Assets
$257,376
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $287,208
54.5%
Program Services $296
0.1%
Investment Income $41
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $17,299
3.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $83,227
15.8%
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 $534,472
Total Liabilities $277,096
Net Assets $257,376
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Craig Hartman (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Ralph Schulz (1 St Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Mike Sheehan (2 Nd Vice Commander/Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Claseman (Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0
Tom Martin (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Bob Hansen (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Dearest Welwolie (Sergeant At Arms) $0 $0 $0
John Vanhook (Service Officer) $0 $0 $0
Tim Arimond (Member At Large) $0 $0 $0
Steve Fossen (Member At Large) $0 $0 $0
Larry Schnack (Member At Large) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$184,205
Expenses
$281,844
Net Income
-$97,639
Net Assets
$57,802
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $9,650
5.2%
Program Services $7,123
3.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $19,400
10.5%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $126,308
68.6%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $20,132
7.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $247,745
Total Liabilities $189,943
Net Assets $57,802
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Craig Hartman (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Mike Hrdlicka (1 St Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Mark Kelm (2 Nd Vice Commander/Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Tom Martin (Finance Officer) $0 $0 $0
Bob Hansen (Member At Large) $0 $0 $0
Dearest Welwolie (Sergeant At Arms) $0 $0 $0
Steve Fossen (Member At Large) $0 $0 $0
Larry Schnack (Member At Large) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$572,397
Expenses
$541,511
Net Income
$30,886
Net Assets
$155,441
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $14,858
2.6%
Program Services $7,613
1.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $365,506
63.9%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $83,416
15.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $216,081
Total Liabilities $60,640
Net Assets $155,441

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$484,321
Expenses
$525,521
Net Income
-$41,200
Net Assets
$124,555
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $17,536
3.6%
Program Services $10,478
2.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $287,005
59.3%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $59,740
11.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $189,214
Total Liabilities $64,659
Net Assets $124,555

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$336,707
Expenses
$333,305
Net Income
$3,402
Net Assets
$165,755
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $14,542
4.3%
Program Services $34,415
10.2%
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $235,991
70.1%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $56,804
17.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $234,090
Total Liabilities $68,335
Net Assets $165,755
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Craig Hartman (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Michael Hrdlicka (1 St Vice Com) $0 $0 $0
Tom Martin (Finance Offi) $0 $0 $0
Bob Hansen (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Dan Hawkinson (Sgt. At Arms) $0 $0 $0
Steve Fossen (Member At La) $0 $0 $0
Mark Jaruszewski (Member At La) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$166,049
Expenses
$281,610
Net Income
-$115,561
Net Assets
$138,740
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,459
1.5%
Program Services $55,737
33.6%
Investment Income $59
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $98,969
59.6%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $33,801
12.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $193,464
Total Liabilities $54,724
Net Assets $138,740
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Craig Hartman (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Michael Hrdlicka (1 St Vice Com) $0 $0 $0
Tom Martin (Finance Offi) $0 $0 $0
Bob Hansen (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Dan Hawkinson (Sgt. At Arms) $0 $0 $0
Steve Fossen (Member At La) $0 $0 $0
Mark Jaruszewski (Member At La) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$317,139
Expenses
$332,494
Net Income
-$15,355
Net Assets
$186,565
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,730
0.5%
Program Services $44,975
14.2%
Investment Income $30
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $228,951
72.2%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $58,986
17.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $226,053
Total Liabilities $39,488
Net Assets $186,565
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Craig Hartman (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Michael Hrdlicka (1 St Vice Com) $0 $0 $0
Tom Martin (Finance Offi) $0 $0 $0
Bob Hansen (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Dan Hawkinson (Sgt. At Arms) $0 $0 $0
Steve Fossen (Member At La) $0 $0 $0
Mark Jaruszewski (Member At La) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$247,097
Expenses
$268,071
Net Income
-$20,974
Net Assets
$134,184
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,236
0.9%
Program Services $33,615
13.6%
Investment Income $6
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $213,610
86.4%
Other Revenue $5,229
2.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $53,833
20.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $189,947
Total Liabilities $55,763
Net Assets $134,184
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Hansen (President) $0 $0 $0
Michael Hrdlicka (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Doris Rindahl (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0 $0
Tom Martin (Commander) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$258,316
Expenses
$258,935
Net Income
-$619
Net Assets
$134,276
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $451
0.2%
Program Services $38,146
14.8%
Investment Income $13
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $210,982
81.7%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $41,730
16.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $195,673
Total Liabilities $61,397
Net Assets $134,276
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Hansen (President) $0 $0 $0
Michael Hrdlicka (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Doris Rindahl (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0 $0
Tom Martin (Commander) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$462,413
Expenses
$501,348
Net Income
-$38,935
Net Assets
$146,430
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $12,638
2.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $32
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,287
0.3%
Net Fundraising $16,950
3.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $339,934
73.5%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $30,948
6.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $126,358
25.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $164,892
Total Liabilities $18,462
Net Assets $146,430

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$459,600
Expenses
$493,313
Net Income
-$33,713
Net Assets
$185,365
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $21,177
4.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $182
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $700
0.2%
Net Fundraising $10,163
2.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $342,888
74.6%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $24,370
4.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $149,510
30.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $202,724
Total Liabilities $17,359
Net Assets $185,365

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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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