AMERICAN LEGION WELCOME POST 553

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1946

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

RON BETTIN

Phone

5077288588

Tax Period

2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

AMERICAN LEGION WELCOME POST 553, founded in 1946, is a micro nonprofit that reported $89K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 41% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $72K, a strong 81% operating margin.

Mission

TO ENHANCE THE WELL-BEING OF AMERICA'S VETERANS, THEIR FAMILIES, OUR MILITARY, AND OUR COMMUNITIES BY OUR DEVOTION TO MUTUAL HELPFULNESS. THE AMERICAN LEGION'S VISION STATEMENT IS "THE AMERICAN LEGION: VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA."

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. ADVOCATE FOR VETERANS SO THAT THEY MAY ACHIEVE MEANINGFUL CAREERS, EDUCATIONS, HEALTHCARE SERVICES, AND STABLE HOME ENVIRONMENTS. MENTOR THE YOUNGER...

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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 $2,880

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $5,533

Other Revenue $80,809

TOTAL REVENUE $89,222

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,275

Fundraising Expenses $0

Other Expenses $15,608

TOTAL EXPENSES $16,883

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$89,222	$63,088	+0.4%
Expenses	$16,883	$30,750	-0.5%
Net Income	$72,339	$32,338	+1.2%

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

$800

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
RON BETTIN	COMMANDER	1.00	Officer	$300	$0	$300
DAKOTA HENSLEY	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer	$300	$0	$300
ALLEN BREMER	TREASURER	1.00	Officer	$200	$0	$200

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	$89,222	$16,883	$392,181	$72,339
2024	$63,088	$30,750	$275,499	$32,338
2023	$38,002	$22,302	$243,161	$15,700
2022	$108,769	$76,812	$269,098	$31,957
2021	$90,377	$54,231	$236,416	$36,146
2020	$27,259	$32,893	$200,071	$-5,634
2019	$37,663	$39,658	$205,597	$-1,995