LAVELLE GOSSETT VFW POST 908

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1923

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DARLENE CRITES

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

LAVELLE GOSSETT VFW POST 908, founded in 1923, is a micro nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $80K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 44% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $44K, a strong 54% operating margin.

Mission

TO SERVE VETERANS AND THE COMMUNITY, TO HELP MAINTAIN THE VFW NATIONAL HOME FOR CHILDREN, AND TO SUPPORT THE VA MEDICAL CENTER IN INDIANAPOLIS

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $544,899 Revenue: $623,484

TO SERVE VETERNS, THE VFW NATIONAL HOME FOR CHILDREN

Program 2

Expenses: $102,130 Revenue: $101,744

TO SERVE VETERNS, THE VFW NATIONAL HOME FOR CHILDREN

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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 $1,843

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $78,199

TOTAL REVENUE $80,042

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $647,029

Other Expenses $36,540

TOTAL EXPENSES $36,540

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$80,042	$142,244	-0.4%
Expenses	$36,540	$140,845	-0.7%
Net Income	$43,502	$1,399	+30.1%

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

187

Independent Members

N/A

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
DARLENE CRITES	QUARTERMASTER	30	Officer	$0	$0	$0
DARLENE CRITES	COMMANDER	30	Officer	$0	$0	$0
ED STEARS	SR VICE COMMA	30	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	$80,042	$36,540	$123,891	$43,502
2023	$142,244	$140,845	$80,389	$1,399