AMERICAN LEGION POST 243 (EIN 237085877) - 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

1934

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ROBERT BENGIVENGA

Phone

9087578131

Tax Period

2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31

AMERICAN LEGION POST 243, founded in 1934, is a small nonprofit that reported $107K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue surged 24% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $96K left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

TO GIVE AID AND COMFORT TO FORMER MILITARY PERSONNEL, ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO SOUTH PLAINFIELD

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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 (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $834

Other Revenue $106,334

TOTAL REVENUE $107,168

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $6,400

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Other Expenses $89,886

TOTAL EXPENSES $96,286

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2022	2021	Change
Revenue	$107,168	$86,436	+0.2%
Expenses	$96,286	$99,818	0.0%
Net Income	$10,882	$-13,382	-1.8%

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

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
JOSEPH PENYAK	VICE COMMANDER	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT BENGIVENGA	COMMANDER	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT KOCH	FINANCE OFFICER	10.00	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
2022	$107,168	$96,286	$137,940	$10,882
2021	$86,436	$99,818	$129,139	$-13,382
2020	$39,306	$60,860	$228,601	$-21,554
2018	$102,476	$105,984	$261,689	$-3,508

AMERICAN LEGION POST 243