THE AMERICAN LEGION DEPARTMENT OF SOUTH DAKOTA

EIN: 460105110

WATERTOWN, SD

Total Revenue
$460,319
Total Expenses
$370,699
Total Assets
$1,383,179
Net Assets
$1,379,631
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1919
Legal Domicile
SD
Principal Officer
KEVIN MORELLO
Phone
6058863604
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE AMERICAN LEGION DEPARTMENT OF SOUTH DAKOTA, founded in 1919, is a small nonprofit that reported $460K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 14% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $90K, a strong 19% operating margin.

Mission

PROVIDING SERVICES TO VETERANS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $35,260 Revenue: $80,450

THE AMERICAN LEGION, DEPARTMENT OF SOUTH DAKOTA PROVIDES SERVICES TO VETERANS BY SUPPORTING LOCAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EVENTS AND PROGRAMS FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS AND PROVIDES SUPPORT...

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THE AMERICAN LEGION, DEPARTMENT OF SOUTH DAKOTA PROVIDES SERVICES TO VETERANS BY SUPPORTING LOCAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EVENTS AND PROGRAMS FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS AND PROVIDES SUPPORT TO SPECIAL OLYMPIC PROGRAMS AND EVENTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $227,526
Program Service Revenue $80,450
Investment Income $77,056
Other Revenue $75,287
TOTAL REVENUE $460,319

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,018
Salaries & Benefits $183,147
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $35,260
Other Expenses $186,534
TOTAL EXPENSES $370,699

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $460,319 $404,823 +0.1%
Expenses $370,699 $347,478 +0.1%
Net Income $89,620 $57,345 +0.6%
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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
3
Volunteers
N/A

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
$71,000
Total Directors
10
$71,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KEVIN MORELLO STATE COMMAN 20.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER VANDELIST STATE ADJUTA 40.00
Officer Director
$71,000 $0 $71,000
KRISMA DEWITT FINANCE OFFI 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
MARV TISDALL DISTRICT 1 C 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER RENDON DISTRICT 2 C 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE STIER DISTRICT 3 C 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TED KIMBALL DISTRICT 4 C 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CLAYTON NEI DISTRICT 5 C 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES PEKRON DISTRICT 6 C 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDY LYNGEN DISTRICT 7 C 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN DEAN VICE COMMAND 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN HEMPEL VICE COMMAND 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
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
2025 $460,319 $370,699 $1,383,179 $89,620
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $386,314 $382,987 $1,136,610 $3,327
2022 $564,690 $535,027 $1,107,236 $29,663
2021 $410,044 $322,647 $1,210,861 $87,397
2020 $425,373 $450,725 $1,034,543 $-25,352
2019 $432,788 $390,548 $1,064,163 $42,240
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