AMERICAN LEGION POST 428 SILVER STAR
EIN 41-0655228 · Commemorative Events (A84)
What they do
The American Legions Mission is "For God and Country". to Uphold and Defend The Constitution of The United States of America; to Maintain Law and Order; to Foster and Perpetuate A 100% Americanism; to Preserve The Memories and Incidents of Our Associations In The Great Wars; to Inculcate A Sense of Individual Obligations to The Community, State and Nation; to Combat The Autocracy of Both The Classes and The Masses; to Make Right The Master of Might; to Promote Peace and Goodwill On Earth; to Safeguard and Transmit to Posterity The Principals of Justice, Freedom and Democracy; to Consecrate and Sanctify Our Comradeship By Our Devotion to Mutual Helpfulness.
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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.
They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.
They name their leaders13 people are listed in the latest report.
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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $37,574 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.
Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $5,655 for RAY THEIS (FINANCE OFFICER). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.
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RAY THEISFINANCE OFFICER
TOM FERNLUNDADJUTANT
BILL JONESEXEC COMMITTEE
DAVE GAMMELL2ND VICE COMMAN
DENNIS SCHIFFLEREXEC COMMITTEE
HENRY KOOPMANCHAPLAIN
JERRY ZABINSKI1ST VICE COMMAN
JOE CORDIECOMMANDER
JULIUS ATKINSONEXEC COMMITTEE
KEN BAUERSGT-AT-ARMS
SHERRY MERTENSHISTORIAN
VERONICA FERNLUNDEXEC COMMITTEE
WES THOMPSONSERVICE OFFICER
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 1962
- Location
- PO Box 421, Waite Park, MN 56387
- County
- Stearns
- In care of
- Joe Cordie
- Primary officer
- Joe Cordie, Commander
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2024
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2024
- Return type
- 990
- Tax preparer
- KLIMEK & KASELLA LTD
- NTEE classification
- Commemorative Events (A84)
- IRS tax category
- Commemorative Events
- Grant-giving organization
- Yes