Wilkins Post No 37 The American Legion Department of California

EIN: 946068334

San Rafael, CA

Total Revenue
$53,701
Total Expenses
$35,457
Total Assets
$463,950
Net Assets
$463,950
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1935
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Jim Von Bima
Phone
4154723445
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Wilkins Post No 37 The American Legion Department of California, founded in 1935, is a micro nonprofit that reported $54K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 34% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $18K, a strong 34% operating margin.

Mission

FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION: TO PRESERVE THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION FOR THE GREAT WAR. TO INCULCATE A SENSE OF INDIVIDUAL OBLIGATIONS TO THE COMMUNITY, STATE AND NATION. TO CONSECRATE AND SANCTIFY OUR COMRADESHIP BY OUR DEVOTION TO MUTUAL HELPFULNESS. TO CREATE A SPIRIT OF FRATERNITY AMONGST ITS MEMBERS AND THE ASSOCIATION OF THOSE WHO ARE QUALIFIED FOR MEMBERSHIP WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CONSTITUTION AND BY LAWS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A LINE 2: FATHER AND SON ON BOARD OF DIRECTORS FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6: ORGANIZATION HAS 70 MEMBERS, NO STOCKHOLDERS FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A: ENTIRE ORGANIZATION APPROVES OFFICERS FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B: SEE PRIOR STATEMENT FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 20: JIM VON BIMA

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $21,418

SPONSORED AREA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO BOYS STATE. DONATED TO LOCAL CHARITIES SUCH AS USO, GOODWILL, SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL, BLUE STARS MOMS OF MARIN, SAN RAFAEL SANTA COP, SALVATION ARMY AND...

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SPONSORED AREA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO BOYS STATE. DONATED TO LOCAL CHARITIES SUCH AS USO, GOODWILL, SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL, BLUE STARS MOMS OF MARIN, SAN RAFAEL SANTA COP, SALVATION ARMY AND WHEELCHAIR REGATTA FOR HANDICAPPED VETS. COVERED THE COST FOR MEMBERS FOR ATTENDANCE TO CONFERENCES, MEETINGS AND MEMORIALS.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,884

MEETINGS, DUES, EMBLEM AWARDS AND FLORAL ARRANGEMENT. POST 37 PAYS DUES TO OTHER SIMILAR LEGIONS TO STAY INVOLVED AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL. EMBLEMS ARE AWARDED TO MEMBERS FOR SERVICE RECOGNITION AND...

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MEETINGS, DUES, EMBLEM AWARDS AND FLORAL ARRANGEMENT. POST 37 PAYS DUES TO OTHER SIMILAR LEGIONS TO STAY INVOLVED AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL. EMBLEMS ARE AWARDED TO MEMBERS FOR SERVICE RECOGNITION AND FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS ARE DISPLAYED TO MEMORIALIZE THE SACRAFICES OF THOSE WHO SERVED.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,765

NEWSLETTER TO KEEP MEMBERS AND OTHERS INTERESTED IN THE ORGANIZATION INFORMED ABOUT THE LATEST ORGANIZATION NEWS AND EVENTS.

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,286
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $51,415
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $53,701

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $21,418
Salaries & Benefits $5,025
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $25,067
Other Expenses $9,014
TOTAL EXPENSES $35,457

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $53,701 $39,984 +0.3%
Expenses $35,457 $21,699 +0.6%
Net Income $18,244 $18,285 0.0%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
3
Employees
N/A
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
7
$5,025
Total Directors
10
$5,025
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Jim Von Bima Treasurer 4.00
Officer Director
$2,475 $0 $2,475
Al Springstead Adjutant 2.00
Officer Director
$1,550 $0 $1,550
Jim Von Bima Assistant Adjutant 4.00
Officer Director
$1,000 $0 $1,000
John Campusano Commander 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Anne Brenneis First Vice Commander 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Robert Gonzales Second Vice Commander 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
David Von Bima Sargeant at Arms 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rosalyn Garcia Chaplin 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ryan Williams Historian 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Kakinuki Judge Advocate 2.00
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
2025 $53,701 $35,457 $463,950 $18,244
2024 $39,984 $21,699 $430,612 $18,285
2023 $25,257 $26,688 $415,403 $-1,431
2022 $16,072 $28,209 $396,580 $-12,137
2021 $4,194 $22,671 $433,746 $-18,477
2020 $11,545 $24,080 $404,494 $-12,535
2019 $11,570 $25,981 $420,321 $-14,411
2018 $18,452 $40,000 $411,897 $-21,548
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