AMERICAN LEGION 281 HOWARD GARDNER (EIN 256067189) - 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

1937

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JIM BAUGHMAN

Phone

8146843342

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

AMERICAN LEGION 281 HOWARD GARDNER, founded in 1937, is a micro nonprofit that reported $23K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 48% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $42K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 82% operating deficit.

Mission

HOME FOR LOCAL CHAPTER OF AMERICAN LEGION

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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 $22,911

Program Service Revenue $185

Investment Income $27

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $23,123

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $41,794

Other Expenses $42,194

TOTAL EXPENSES $42,194

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$23,123	$44,045	-0.5%
Expenses	$42,194	$27,205	+0.6%
Net Income	$-19,071	$16,840	-2.1%

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

580

Independent Members

580

Employees

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ANDY LYNN	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN DAVIS	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ED KRIDER	COMMANDER	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
CALVIN PRICE	SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JOHN BRODZENIA	JUNIOR VICE	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JIM BAUGHMAN	FINANCE OFFICER	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
CHARLES T BOYD	ADJUTANT	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
FRED FORSYTHE	CHAPLIN	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
CHARLENE BLOOM	SGT AT ARMS	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
MIKE MILLER	SERVICE OFFICER	5.00	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$23,123	$42,194	$74,744	$-19,071
2022	$44,045	$27,205	$93,815	$16,840
2021	$32,367	$25,660	$76,975	$6,707
2020	$20,367	$20,780	$70,268	$-413

AMERICAN LEGION 281 HOWARD GARDNER