SONS OF AMERICAN LEGION 57 (EIN 920155026) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1986

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CHRIS BEDEL

Phone

9073472173

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

SONS OF AMERICAN LEGION 57, founded in 1986, is a small nonprofit that reported $118K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 56% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $20K, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

FOUNDED IN 1932, SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION EXISTS TO HONOR THE SERVICE AND SACRIFICE OF LEGIONNAIRES. SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION MEMBERS INCLUDE MALES OF ALL AGES WHOSE PARENTS OR GRANDPARENTS SERVED IN THE U.S. MILITARY AND WERE ELIGIBLE FOR AMERICAN LEGION MEMBERSHIP.

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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 $7,501

Program Service Revenue $3,243

Investment Income $66

Other Revenue $107,092

TOTAL REVENUE $117,902

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Other Expenses $98,390

TOTAL EXPENSES $98,390

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$117,902	$75,721	+0.6%
Expenses	$98,390	$79,061	+0.2%
Net Income	$19,512	$-3,340	-6.8%

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CHRIS BEDEL	FINANCE OFFICER	4.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DALE TOENIES	COMMANDER	4.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
CARLOS CRUZ	1ST VICE COMMANDER	4.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CLAYTON BRUCE	2ND VICE COMMANDER	4.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BOBBY ORGAN	SGT AT ARMS	4.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVEN KREIR	EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER	4.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
FRANCIS BOISSEAU	EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER	4.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
BILLY SMITH	ADJUTANT	4.50	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
2024	$117,902	$98,390	$84,594	$19,512
2023	$75,721	$79,061	$65,082	$-3,340
2022	$32,299	$38,936	$68,422	$-6,637
2021	$50,418	$33,944	$75,059	$16,474
2020	$39,336	$43,583	$58,585	$-4,247

SONS OF AMERICAN LEGION 57