AMERICAN LEGION (EIN 316181486) - 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

1936

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

WENDLE NORMAN

Phone

5137290061

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

AMERICAN LEGION, founded in 1936, is a small nonprofit that reported $179K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 15% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Net assets of $456K represent 31 months of operating reserves.

Mission

FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION OF VETERANS PROVIDING SUPPORT TO U.S. VETERANS THROUGH SOCIAL & RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR ITS MEMBERS AND BY HONORING THE MEMORY OF DECEASED VETERANS.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,849

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $12,076

Other Revenue $161,465

TOTAL REVENUE $179,390

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $70,692

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $0

Other Expenses $121,740

TOTAL EXPENSES $192,432

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$179,390	$155,527	+0.2%
Expenses	$192,432	$171,879	+0.1%
Net Income	$-13,042	$-16,352	-0.2%

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

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

$48,000

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
HEIDI WHITAKER	CLUBROOM MANAGER	40	Key Emp	$48,000	$0	$48,000
MIKE FAUL	TRUSTEE	4	Director	$0	$0	$0
JERRY MALENKAMP	TRUSTEE	4	Director	$0	$0	$0
BILL CRAMER	TRUSTEE	4	Director	$0	$0	$0
WENDLE NORMAN	COMMANDER	4	Director	$0	$0	$0
PEDRO BAPTISTE	1ST VICE COMMANDER	3	Director	$0	$0	$0
HERB WILLIAMS	2ND VICE COMMANDER	3	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERNIE BANFELD	ADJUANT	10	Director	$0	$0	$0
RANDY TAYLOR	FINANCE OFFICER	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
JIM METZ	SARGEANT AT ARMS	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROGER PAULINALLI	CHAPLIN	1	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
2025	$179,390	$192,432	$458,997	$-13,042
2024	$155,527	$171,879	$459,908	$-16,352
2023	$163,444	$153,738	$455,821	$9,706

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