AMERICAN LEGION Merrill Mitchell P… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1985

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Chris Ellis

Phone

4808927038

Tax Period

2020-06-01 to 2021-05-31

AMERICAN LEGION Merrill Mitchell Post 39, founded in 1985, is a small nonprofit that reported $392K in total revenue in fiscal year 2020. Revenue surged 54% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $351K left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

We are a patriotic wartime veterans service organization devoted to mentoring youth; sponsoring wholesome community programs; advocating patriotism and honor; promoting strong national security; and continued devotion to our fellow veterans.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Post Operations - Operates and maintains post building to house and provide social and recreational activities for our 900+ veteran members and to perform American Legion administrative activities...

Post Operations - Operates and maintains post building to house and provide social and recreational activities for our 900+ veteran members and to perform American Legion administrative activities. This service program provides a Cantina, meeting hall, kitchen facility, office space, and storage facilities for the restricted use of our veteran members and their bonafide guests. This facility opens daily (including weekends and holidays) to allow veterans to come for morning coffee, enjoy lunch, or socialize in the evenings. The meeting hall hosts member and American Legion events. Examples include Post Everlasting, Four Chaplains Ceremony, USS Arizona remembrance, holiday ceremonies (e.g. 4th of July, Memorial Day, etc.) as well as member birthday parties, weddings, memorial services, holiday parties, and special events. The hall is also available at no charge to local government, charity, active military organizations and the American Legion Auxiliary for meetings.

Program 2

Legion Programs - This service supports the four pillars of the American Legion: (I) Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation (VA&R), (II) National Security, (III) Americanism, (IV) Children and Youth...

Legion Programs - This service supports the four pillars of the American Legion: (I) Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation (VA&R), (II) National Security, (III) Americanism, (IV) Children and Youth (includes community programs). Examples of accomplishments in each of these areas are provided below: (I) VA&R - Service officer assistance to those seeking VA services; emergency funding for active duty and veterans and their family; funding for Honor Flight of AZ; monthly disabled Vet lunch program; and Giving Tree for Veterans with Christmas presents. (II) National Security - Packages for Troops. (III) Americanism - Flag etiquette for elementary schools and scout troops; flags out on holidays; Color/Honor Guard for flag postings and Military Honors memorial services. (IV) Children and Youth - Annual children's Christmas party giving gifts to deserving families; Boys State program.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2020)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $42,134

Program Service Revenue $11,154

Investment Income $33,060

Other Revenue $305,967

TOTAL REVENUE $392,315

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $25,894

Salaries & Benefits $204,423

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $0

Other Expenses $112,044

TOTAL EXPENSES $350,997

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2020	2019	Change
Revenue	$392,315	$254,305	+0.5%
Expenses	$350,997	$267,051	+0.3%
Net Income	$41,318	$-12,746	-4.2%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

N/A

Employees

Volunteers

100

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
Chris Ellis	Commander	15	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Larry Grosch	Vice Commander	10	Officer	$0	$0	$0
James Borodin	2nd Vice Commander	30	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Kenneth Skwirtz	Finance Officer	15	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	$392,315	$350,997	$599,356	$41,318
2020	$254,305	$267,051	$606,534	$-12,746

AMERICAN LEGION Merrill Mitchell Post 39