AMERICAN LEGION 166 LAKEWOOD POST (EIN 210614638) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1920

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

RALPH CHESNEY

Phone

7323649441

Tax Period

2025-05-01 to 2026-04-30

AMERICAN LEGION 166 LAKEWOOD POST, founded in 1920, is a micro nonprofit that reported $61K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 69% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $31K, a strong 51% operating margin.

Mission

SERVICE TO VETERANS, VETERANS FAMILIES AND THE NEEDY

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $33,077

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $7,152

Other Revenue $20,878

TOTAL REVENUE $61,107

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $5,390

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Other Expenses $24,388

TOTAL EXPENSES $29,778

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$61,107	$36,264	+0.7%
Expenses	$29,778	$51,998	-0.4%
Net Income	$31,329	$-15,734	-3.0%

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

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

N/A

Employees

N/A

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
RALPH CHESNEY	COMMANDER	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JOE VERNAKE	VICE COMMANDER	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JIM KIEL	VICE COMMANDER	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JIM KIEL	ADJUTANT	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
BILL BECHTEL	FINANCE OFFICER	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
GENE ANTHONY	JUDGE ADVOCATE	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
GARY REHKUS	CHAPLIN	2.00	Officer	$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
2026	$61,107	$29,778	$330,260	$31,329
2025	$36,264	$51,998	$298,931	$-15,734
2024	$59,569	$65,477	$314,665	$-5,908
2023	$58,569	$61,789	$324,796	$-3,220
2022	$72,877	$38,306	$328,016	$34,571

AMERICAN LEGION 166 LAKEWOOD POST