AMVETS DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA (EIN 951526290) - 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

1946

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ROSS SMITH

Phone

5596883407

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

AMVETS DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA, founded in 1946, is a small nonprofit that reported $620K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 28% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $780K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 26% operating deficit.

Mission

VETERANS ASSOCIATION WITH THE MISSION TO PROVIDE VETERAN PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT TO ALL VETERANS AND VETERAN FAMILIES.

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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 $508,513

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $107,518

Other Revenue $4,285

TOTAL REVENUE $620,316

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $9,532

Salaries & Benefits $241,454

Fundraising Expenses $0

Other Expenses $528,569

TOTAL EXPENSES $779,555

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$620,316	$485,880	+0.3%
Expenses	$779,555	$650,450	+0.2%
Net Income	$-159,239	$-164,570	0.0%

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

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

$102,000

Total Directors

$102,000

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
HELEN WONG	DEPARTMENT COMMANDER	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SHELLEY HUFF	1ST VICE - CORPORATE SECRETARY	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSEPHINE KELLER	2ND VICE	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MIKE SALENGA	3RD VICE	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KIRT WILSON	JUDGE ADVOCATE	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROSS SMITH	FINANCE OFFICER (UNTIL 1/1/25)	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DEREK HENDERSHOT	NEC	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HELEN WONG	JR. PAST COMMANDER	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KYLE MILES	TRUSTEE	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIAN MANALO	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (UNTIL 1/1/25)	40.00	Officer Director	$102,000	$0	$102,000
LEO CURADO	3RD VICE (UNTIL 10/12/24)	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOE JUAREZ	TRUSTEE	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROSS SMITH	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (AS OF 1/1/25)	40.00	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
2025	$620,316	$779,555	$1,892,266	$-159,239
2024	$485,880	$650,450	$2,029,860	$-164,570
2023	$394,066	$687,290	$1,991,955	$-293,224
2022	$64,186	$543,795	$2,081,059	$-479,609
2021	$2,464,001	$379,755	$2,577,018	$2,084,246
2020	$788,361	$505,742	$473,695	$282,619
2019	$619,133	$732,172	$181,376	$-113,039

AMVETS DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA