AMERICAN LEGION POST 159

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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

1932

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

FRANK MATKO

Phone

7406959010

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

AMERICAN LEGION POST 159, founded in 1932, is a small nonprofit that reported $451K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 24% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $393K left a modest 13% surplus.

Mission

THE AMERICAN LEGION IS A VETERANS ORGANIZATION DEVOTED TO MUTUAL HELPFULNESS. IT IS COMMITTED TO MENTORING AND SPONSORSHIP OF YOUTH PROGRAMS IN OUR COMMUNITIES, ADVOCATING PATRIOTISM AND HONOR, PROMOTING A STRONG NATIONAL SECURITY, AND CONTINUED DEVOTION TO FELLOW SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

PROMOTES VETERANS SERVICES, SPONSORSHIP OF COMMUNITY YOUTH PROGRAMS, ADVOCATE FOR PATRIOTISM AND HONOR AND RECOGNIZATION OF LOCAL VETERANS. CONTRIBUTE TO NATIONAL ORGANIZATION TO SUPPORT VETERANS...

PROMOTES VETERANS SERVICES, SPONSORSHIP OF COMMUNITY YOUTH PROGRAMS, ADVOCATE FOR PATRIOTISM AND HONOR AND RECOGNIZATION OF LOCAL VETERANS. CONTRIBUTE TO NATIONAL ORGANIZATION TO SUPPORT VETERANS THROUGHOUT US.

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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 $73,926

Program Service Revenue $179,933

Investment Income $1,312

Other Revenue $195,535

TOTAL REVENUE $450,706

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $106,322

Salaries & Benefits $99,025

Fundraising Expenses $0

Other Expenses $187,350

TOTAL EXPENSES $392,697

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$450,706	$363,780	+0.2%
Expenses	$392,697	$341,979	+0.1%
Net Income	$58,009	$21,801	+1.7%

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

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

$1,200

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LARRY BARNES	COMMANDER	N/A	Officer	$0	$0	$0
FRANK MATKO	FINANCE OFFI	N/A	Officer	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD JOHNSON	ADJUTANT	2.00	Officer	$1,200	$0	$1,200
TODD WITCHEY	2ND VICE COM	N/A	Officer	$0	$0	$0
FLOYD JAMISON	1ST VICE COM	N/A	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	$450,706	$392,697	$294,735	$58,009
2022	$363,780	$341,979	$246,204	$21,801
2021	$336,779	$314,839	$233,298	$21,940
2020	$289,179	$278,465	$213,955	$10,714
2019	$356,263	$378,533	$212,979	$-22,270
2018	$389,688	$339,269	$235,280	$50,419