AMERICAN LEGION POST 0391 Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

AMERICAN LEGION POST 0391

EIN 41-0712378 · Commemorative Events (A84)

What they do

Our Mission is to Provide Support and Assistance to Retired Military Persons, Support Local Charities and Youth Activities and Provide Scholarships to Local Students.

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IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

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 leaders4 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

$91.42spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

$4.30of every $100 spent went to management and office costsThis number alone does not tell us how much good they did.

$1.93in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

0.6%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $3,000 for RICHARD MEYER (GAMBLING MANAGER). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

Money in and money out

Revenue$105,124

Expenses$96,106

Annual surplus $9,018 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Selected spending reported on the 990

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Management and general$4,145 · 4.3% of expenses

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Revenue$105,124

Expenses$96,106

Assets$185,113

Income$438,326

Contributions$652

Management and general$4,145

Stocks and bonds$139,927

Accounting fees$3,342

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

RICHARD MEYERGAMBLING MANAGER · 2 hrs/week $3,000

STEVEN HALLANDCOMMANDER · 1 hrs/week $1,000

WAYNE RUPPTREASURER · 1 hrs/week $1,000

WILLIAM BLANCHETTEADJUTANT · 1 hrs/week $1,000

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (4)

RICHARD MEYERGAMBLING MANAGER

STEVEN HALLANDCOMMANDER

WAYNE RUPPTREASURER

WILLIAM BLANCHETTEADJUTANT

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1934
Location: PO Box 5, Storden, MN 56174
County: Cottonwood
In care of: STEVEN HALLAND
Primary officer: STEVEN HALLAND, Commander

How to reach them

Phone(507) 445-3304

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: DANIELLE L BERG LTD
NTEE classification: Commemorative Events (A84)
IRS tax category: Commemorative Events