AMERICAN LEGION BILLIE BROWN POST 627

EIN: 410995750

NISSWA, MN

Total Revenue
$83,687
Total Expenses
$123,621
Total Assets
$475,228
Net Assets
$466,319
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1954
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
SUSAN EDWARDS
Phone
2189639946
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

AMERICAN LEGION BILLIE BROWN POST 627, founded in 1954, is a micro nonprofit that reported $84K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 54% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $124K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 48% operating deficit.

Mission

AMERICAN LEGION ORGANIZATION AFFILIATED WITH THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES AMERICANISM, AID AND ASSISTANCE TO VETERANS, AND ASSISTANCE TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH PROGRAMS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER HELP.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $9,926
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $540
Other Revenue $73,221
TOTAL REVENUE $83,687

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $325
Salaries & Benefits $83,056
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $40,240
TOTAL EXPENSES $123,621

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $83,687 $54,286 +0.5%
Expenses $123,621 $106,847 +0.2%
Net Income $-39,934 $-52,561 -0.2%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
10
Employees
47
Volunteers
63

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$0
Total Directors
15
$16,449
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHARLES MESSERSCHMIDT COMMANDER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN EDWARDS 1ST VICE COM 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEN TOOLE 2ND VICE COM 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DICK FRIELER FINANCE OFFI 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
- OPEN - SERVICE OFFI N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
DICK SOBIECH CHAPLAIN 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
- OPEN - SGT AT ARMS N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
- OPEN - HISTORIAN N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL EDWARDS JUDGE ADVOCA 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAY DEZURIK ADJUTANT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM STARKEY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVE BAHMA TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL MARSHALL TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEREMY AMENT GAMBLING MGR 5.00
Director
$1,936 $0 $1,936
JOHN GREAVES TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$14,513 $0 $14,513
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $83,687 $123,621 $475,228 $-39,934
2022 $54,286 $106,847 $517,076 $-52,561
2021 $261,449 $93,130 $571,322 $168,319
2020 $15,742 $43,757 $373,809 $-28,015
2019 $16,909 $42,327 $407,814 $-25,418
2018 $-39,535 $8,353 $429,654 $-47,888
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