AMERICAN LEGION

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1965

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Colleen Weatherspoon

Phone

2038749822

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

AMERICAN LEGION, founded in 1965, is a small nonprofit that reported $232K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $263K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

Mission

East Shore American Legion Post 196 is a National War Veterans entity. The organization sponsors various community activities such as American Legion and Little League Baseball, Scouts BSA, and Boys/Girls State. The organization promotes national security, Americanism, and our flag.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $262,915 Revenue: $271,487

The Organization sponsors youth programs such as American Legion baseball, Boys State, and National oritorical programs. Scouting and cub scouting programs.

Program 2

Expenses: $0 Revenue: $0

The Organization provides assistance to local VA hospitals and outreach centers. The organization also offers care and comfort for those veterans that are suffering and need assistance.

Program 3

Expenses: $0 Revenue: $0

The Organization supports our local government and community by sponsoring parades and fundreaisers

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $39,996

Program Service Revenue $191,514

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $231,510

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $40,580

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $262,915

Other Expenses $222,335

TOTAL EXPENSES $262,915

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$231,510	$236,908	0.0%
Expenses	$262,915	$232,655	+0.1%
Net Income	$-31,405	$4,253	-8.4%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

462

Independent Members

462

Employees

Volunteers

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Colleen Weatherspoon	Commander	40	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tom Jackson	Sr Vice Commander	30	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ray Cruciani	Jr Vice Commander	20	Director	$0	$0	$0
Larry Carter	Adjunct	15	Director	$0	$0	$0
Chad Rose	Finance Officer	15	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$231,510	$262,915	$436,942	$-31,405
2022	$236,908	$232,655	$439,841	$4,253
2021	$225,867	$182,724	$437,923	$43,143