American Legion Charities Inc

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2013

Legal Domicile

Phone

3176301229

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

American Legion Charities Inc, founded in 2013, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $16.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 25% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $15.6M left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

The American Legion Charities mission is to raise money to help support patriotic programs and services for veterans, youth, military personnel and communities.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $6,469,635 Revenue: $0

To promote the common good and the general welfare of the people of the United States of America by raising money for the programs of the American Legion and its departments and posts.

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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 $16,002,022

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $191,003

Other Revenue $398,116

TOTAL REVENUE $16,591,141

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $5,154,244

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $5,322,952

Program Expenses $6,469,635

Other Expenses $5,081,256

TOTAL EXPENSES $15,558,452

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$16,591,141	$21,995,067	-0.2%
Expenses	$15,558,452	$30,312,267	-0.5%
Net Income	$1,032,689	$-8,317,200	-1.1%

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

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

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

$1,335,499

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
N/A	Chairman	1.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	Vice Chairman	1.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	Treasurer	1.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	Board Member	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	Board Member	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	Board Member	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	Board Member	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	Secretary	1.0	Officer	$0	$103,500	$502,085
N/A	Assistant Secretary	1.0	Officer	$0	$37,012	$351,773
N/A	Assistant Treasurer	1.0	Officer	$0	$147,872	$481,641

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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$16,591,141	$15,558,452	$8,970,108	$1,032,689
2022	$21,995,067	$30,312,267	$5,625,325	$-8,317,200
2021	$2,186,969	$2,007,480	$5,395,759	$179,489
2020	$1,191,070	$666,510	$5,036,062	$524,560
2019	$1,255,318	$1,076,663	$4,412,936	$178,655
2018	$1,706,569	$1,696,094	$4,280,777	$10,475