AMERICAN LEGION POST 59

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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

1948

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MARVIN GARBE

Phone

3202698988

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

AMERICAN LEGION POST 59, founded in 1948, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $404K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025.

Mission

TO PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE, PROVIDE SUPPORT TO VETERANS, YOUTH AND SENIOR CITIZENS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $276,137

AMERICAN LEGION FACILITIES ARE OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE PROMOTION OF SOCIAL WELFARE. OPERATION OF THE BAR AND RESTAURANT IS FOR MEMBERS, THEIR GUESTS, AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.

Program 2

Expenses: $126,258

OPERATION OF LAWFUL GAMBLING ALLOWS THE CLUB TO DONATE TO YOUTH PROGRAMS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND BOYS AND GIRLS STATE. IT ALSO ALLOWS ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO VETERANS. THE CLUB PROVIDES SUPPORT TO SENIOR...

OPERATION OF LAWFUL GAMBLING ALLOWS THE CLUB TO DONATE TO YOUTH PROGRAMS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND BOYS AND GIRLS STATE. IT ALSO ALLOWS ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO VETERANS. THE CLUB PROVIDES SUPPORT TO SENIOR CITIZENS AND OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $11,319

Program Service Revenue $143,581

Investment Income $492

Other Revenue $249,088

TOTAL REVENUE $404,480

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $136,947

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $402,395

Other Expenses $265,448

TOTAL EXPENSES $402,395

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$404,480	$378,086	+0.1%
Expenses	$402,395	$379,039	+0.1%
Net Income	$2,085	$-953	-3.2%

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

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
PASTOR BORGLUM	CHAPLAIN	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MAURICE ERICKSON	HISTORIAN	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARVIN GARBE	FINANCE OFFI	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL JACOBS	SGT AT ARMS	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID LAURITSEN	ADJUTANT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN LYNGEN	COMMANDER	1.00	Officer 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	$404,480	$402,395	$154,305	$2,085
2024	$378,086	$379,039	$152,147	$-953
2023	$270,858	$326,962	$157,251	$-56,104
2022	$314,238	$280,912	$215,627	$33,326
2021	$279,969	$266,422	$117,067	$13,547
2021	$282,017	$232,230	$175,203	$49,787
2020	$181,179	$176,695	$124,373	$4,484
2020	$179,188	$196,600	$102,477	$-17,412
2019	$286,830	$291,701	$123,134	$-4,871
2018	$230,791	$247,144	$125,386	$-16,353