American Legion Post 135 Inc (EIN 596200334) - 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

1970

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Edward R Messer III

Phone

2397744707

Tax Period

2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31

American Legion Post 135 Inc, founded in 1970, is a small nonprofit that reported $391K in total revenue in fiscal year 2021. Revenue surged 64% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $342K left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

Assist Veterans and their families and to contribute where we are able to within our community

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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 (2021)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $110,730

Program Service Revenue $2,133

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $277,913

TOTAL REVENUE $390,776

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $7,949

Salaries & Benefits $142,488

Fundraising Expenses $160,083

Program Expenses $15,200

Other Expenses $191,520

TOTAL EXPENSES $341,957

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2021	2020	Change
Revenue	$390,776	$238,237	+0.6%
Expenses	$341,957	$270,036	+0.3%
Net Income	$48,819	$-31,799	-2.5%

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

260

Independent Members

260

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

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Edward Messer	Commander	25.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
John Stetler	1st Vice Cmdr	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Robert Zimmerman	2nd Vice Cmdr	6.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Bob Miller	3rd Vice Cmdr	6.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Laurey Kaminski	Adjutant	25.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Nick DeMarco	Finance Officer	30.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Fred Mesler	Chaplain	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Kathy Lynch	Sgt of Arms	6.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Terry meyers	Commander, SAL	6.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Terry Myers	1st Vice Cmdr, SAL	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Kevn Dafcik	2nd Vice Cmdr, SAL	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Gary Vaniseak	Adjutant, SAL	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Mike Knutsen	Chaplain, SAL	3.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Mike Burns	Historian, SAL	0.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Edward Messer	Advisor, SAL	1.00	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
2021	$390,776	$341,957	$256,333	$48,819
2020	$238,237	$270,036	$276,010	$-31,799

American Legion Post 135 Inc