American Legion Potz-heartland
501(c)(19) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
American Legion Potz-heartland is a 501(c)(19) organization based in Crosslake, Minnesota, registered in 1946, with $186,995 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 362, Crosslake, MN, 56442 EIN 36-1259936 Since 1946
Revenue (FY2025)
$187K
▲ 6.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$165K
Net assets
$297K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for American Legion Potz-heartland— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating22 mo reserves · +12% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For American Legion Potz-heartland: 22 mo reserves · +12% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for American Legion Potz-heartland— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For American Legion Potz-heartland: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $135K (FY2013) to $187K (FY2025) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $4,320Net assets $297K
Operating margin
11.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$301K
Total liabilities
$4,320
Net assets
$297K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $186,995▲6.7% | $165,446▼2.0% | $296,769▲7.8% | $301,089▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2024 | $175,303▲9.3% | $168,789▼3.3% | $275,212▲2.4% | $289,130▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $160,422▼1.5% | $174,509▲32.8% | $268,688▼5.0% | $290,963▼8.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $162,843▲16.9% | $131,430▲17.8% | $282,767▲12.5% | $317,639▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $139,316▲161% | $111,527▲22.2% | $251,365▲11.6% | $292,248▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $53,478▼67.7% | $91,283▼26.3% | $225,301▼5.3% | $269,760▼9.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $165,578▲20.2% | $123,830▼4.6% | $238,016▲21.3% | $297,640▲15.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $137,752▲3.0% | $129,843▼3.5% | $196,268▲4.2% | $257,689▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $133,705▼1.2% | $134,522▲23.3% | $188,359▼0.4% | $255,095▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $135,378 | $109,142▼8.8% | $189,176▲16.1% | $255,711▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $119,610▼10.7% | $162,940▼12.5% | $232,765▼9.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $133,916 | $186,178 | $255,835 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is American Legion Potz-heartland a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. American Legion Potz-heartland is a 501(c)(19) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-1259936, based in Crosslake, Minnesota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is American Legion Potz-heartland's EIN?
- American Legion Potz-heartland's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-1259936.
- How much revenue does American Legion Potz-heartland report?
- American Legion Potz-heartland reported $186,995 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does American Legion Potz-heartland have?
- CharityIndex grades American Legion Potz-heartland C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for American Legion Potz-heartland (EIN 36-1259936) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.