Civic Intelligence

American Legion Bower-Decker Post 251

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 23-2397107

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Mar 18, 2017

Organization Profile
185 Broad StreetMontgomery, PA 17752

(570) 547-2039

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

99th percentile

1.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)19 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

70th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)19 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

39th percentile

-0.7%

Higher net margin than 39% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)19 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

96th percentile

$35,100

Higher top officer pay than 96% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 13.7% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)19 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

78th percentile

8.1%

Faster asset growth than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)19 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

38th percentile

-4.0%

Faster revenue growth than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)19 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets99th percentile

Assets

Up

$17,417

Up $1,305 (+8.1%) from 2015

Net Assets

Down

-$675

Down $1,782 (-161%) from 2015

Liabilities

Up

$18,092

Up $3,087 (+21%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue70th percentileNet Margin39th percentile

Revenue

Down

$256,761

Down $10,579 (-4.0%) from 2015

Expenses

Down

$258,543

Down $15,282 (-5.6%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

-$1,782

Up $4,703 (+73%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth78th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$60K$40K$20K$0-$20KAssets 2010: $13,898Liabilities 2010: $24,074Net Assets 2010: -$10,1762010Assets 2011: $33,877Liabilities 2011: $24,168Net Assets 2011: $9,7092011Assets 2012: $33,841Liabilities 2012: $24,089Net Assets 2012: $9,7522012Assets 2013: $20,612Liabilities 2013: $30,357Net Assets 2013: -$9,7452013Assets 2014: $28,945Liabilities 2014: $21,353Net Assets 2014: $7,5922014Assets 2015: $16,112Liabilities 2015: $15,005Net Assets 2015: $1,1072015Assets 2016: $17,417Liabilities 2016: $18,092Net Assets 2016: -$6752016Assets 2017: $18,543Liabilities 2017: $15,402Net Assets 2017: $3,1412017Assets 2018: $13,571Liabilities 2018: $15,054Net Assets 2018: -$1,4832018Assets 2019: $22,619Liabilities 2019: $20,220Net Assets 2019: $2,3992019Assets 2020: $35,043Liabilities 2020: $20,106Net Assets 2020: $14,9372020Assets 2021: $45,510Liabilities 2021: $21,052Net Assets 2021: $24,4582021Assets 2022: $22,233Liabilities 2022: $19,909Net Assets 2022: $2,3242022Assets 2023: $24,489Liabilities 2023: $25,778Net Assets 2023: -$1,2892023Assets 2024: $22,481Liabilities 2024: $1,115Net Assets 2024: $21,3662024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$17,417
Liabilities$18,092
Net Assets-$675
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth38th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $206,2882010Revenue 2011: $212,327Expenses 2011: $192,443Net Income 2011: $19,8842011Expenses 2012: $286,9392012Revenue 2013: $265,282Expenses 2013: $284,779Net Income 2013: -$19,4972013Revenue 2014: $256,751Expenses 2014: $239,415Net Income 2014: $17,3362014Revenue 2015: $267,340Expenses 2015: $273,825Net Income 2015: -$6,4852015Revenue 2016: $256,761Expenses 2016: $258,543Net Income 2016: -$1,7822016Revenue 2017: $215,550Expenses 2017: $222,465Net Income 2017: -$6,9152017Revenue 2018: $196,685Expenses 2018: $203,371Net Income 2018: -$6,6862018Revenue 2019: $215,125Expenses 2019: $209,184Net Income 2019: $5,9412019Revenue 2020: $206,118Expenses 2020: $193,585Net Income 2020: $12,5332020Revenue 2021: $258,112Expenses 2021: $248,591Net Income 2021: $9,5212021Revenue 2022: $0Expenses 2022: $0Net Income 2022: $02022Revenue 2023: $1,100,329Expenses 2023: $1,045,157Net Income 2023: $55,1722023Revenue 2024: $963,694Expenses 2024: $1,009,721Net Income 2024: -$46,0272024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$256,761
Expenses$258,543
Net Income-$1,782
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Mar 18, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$888,935
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To help veterans and their families socialization and member benefits

American Legion is a Veterans organization solely for Veterans and their auxiliary units. Its main function is for socialization and member benefits.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$8,812$10,117▲ $1,305
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$7,300$7,300→ $0
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$1,107$-675▼ $1,782
Total Assets$16,112$17,417▲ $1,305
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$12,141$15,141▲ $3,000
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,864$2,951▲ $87
Total Liabilities$15,005$18,092▲ $3,087
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,107$-675▼ $1,782
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$16,112$17,417▲ $1,305

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$7,300-$7,300
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay96th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Brenda ChewingMangerFT$35,100$35,100
Daniel BradleyCookPT$18,650$18,650
Christina HoutzBartenderPT$14,955$14,955
Beth HeadrickBartenderPT$10,449$10,449

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Penelope BaylorBartender
Steven KlappCommander
Carl A Buck JrSecretary
Lynn CristTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$48,827
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$207,934
Change in Net Assets
$-1,782
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$143,318
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$115,225
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages---$104,558
Other Expenses---$62,321
Insurance---$10,975
Payroll Taxes---$10,667
All Other Expenses---$5,415
Fees for Services Accounting---$4,840
Fees for Services Management---$2,463
Advertising---$1,496
Office Expenses---$1,097
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$258,543
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
Yes
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Gaming Gross Income$574,352
Gaming Direct Expenses$467,230
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Federal income taxes$15,141
American Legion-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
American Legion Bower-decker Post 251
EIN
23-2397107
Phone
5705472039
Address
185 BROAD STREET, MONTGOMERY, PA 17752

Signing Officer

Name
Steven Klapp
Title
Commander
Signed
2017-03-18
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Steven Klapp
Formed
2000
Legal Domicile
Pa
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
6

Preparer

Firm
Cooper and Cooper
Address
701 FREDERICK DRIVE, WATSONTOWN, PA 17777
Preparer
Samuel E Cooper
Phone
5705382645
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part I, Section Secion B, Line Line 11A

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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$17,417
Liabilities
$18,092
Net assets
-$675
Revenue
$256,761
Expenses
$258,543
Net income
-$1,782
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.00$0.02$0.96$1.01$0.05
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.03$0.00$1.10$1.05$0.06
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.02$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.02$0.02$0.26$0.25$0.01
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.04$0.02$0.01$0.21$0.19$0.01
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.02$0.00$0.22$0.21$0.01
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.01$0.02$0.00$0.20$0.20$0.01
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.02$0.00$0.22$0.22$0.01
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.02$0.00$0.26$0.26$0.00
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.02$0.00$0.27$0.27$0.01
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.02$0.01$0.26$0.24$0.02
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.03$0.01$0.27$0.28$0.02
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.03$0.02$0.01$0.29
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.03$0.02$0.01$0.21$0.19$0.02
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.01$0.02$0.01$0.21