Civic Intelligence

American Legion John Olson Post #18

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 23-7298454

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Jun 13, 2019

Organization ProfileWWW.ALEGION18.ORG

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15052 Archer AvenueLockport, IL 60441

(815) 838-4515

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

94th percentile

0.43x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)19 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

98th percentile

1.65x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)19 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

15th percentile

-22%

Higher net margin than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)19 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

89th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 89% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)19 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

25th percentile

-6.7%

Faster asset growth than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)19 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

45th percentile

-2.4%

Faster revenue growth than 45% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)19 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets94th percentile

Assets

Down

$257,034

Down $18,397 (-6.7%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

$146,020

Down $14,570 (-9.1%) from 2017

Liabilities

Down

$111,014

Down $3,827 (-3.3%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue98th percentileNet Margin15th percentile

Revenue

Down

$67,273

Down $1,681 (-2.4%) from 2017

Expenses

Down

$81,843

Down $14,008 (-15%) from 2017

Net Income

Up

-$14,570

Up $12,327 (+46%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth25th percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2011: $307,461Liabilities 2011: $52,000Net Assets 2011: $255,4612011Assets 2012: $306,736Liabilities 2012: $60,904Net Assets 2012: $245,8322012Assets 2013: $295,879Liabilities 2013: $78,326Net Assets 2013: $217,5532013Assets 2015: $302,905Liabilities 2015: $104,633Net Assets 2015: $198,2722015Assets 2016: $301,839Liabilities 2016: $114,352Net Assets 2016: $187,4872016Assets 2017: $275,431Liabilities 2017: $114,841Net Assets 2017: $160,5902017Assets 2018: $257,034Liabilities 2018: $111,014Net Assets 2018: $146,0202018Assets 2019: $237,993Liabilities 2019: $106,226Net Assets 2019: $131,7672019Assets 2022: $200,683Liabilities 2022: $120,803Net Assets 2022: $79,8802022Assets 2024: $207,719Liabilities 2024: $128,917Net Assets 2024: $78,8022024

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$257,034
Liabilities$111,014
Net Assets$146,020
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth45th percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KExpenses 2011: $89,5182011Expenses 2012: $77,3172012Revenue 2013: $79,011Expenses 2013: $107,290Net Income 2013: -$28,2792013Revenue 2015: $120,040Expenses 2015: $109,237Net Income 2015: $10,8032015Revenue 2016: $81,240Expenses 2016: $92,026Net Income 2016: -$10,7862016Revenue 2017: $68,954Expenses 2017: $95,851Net Income 2017: -$26,8972017Revenue 2018: $67,273Expenses 2018: $81,843Net Income 2018: -$14,5702018Revenue 2019: $97,868Expenses 2019: $112,121Net Income 2019: -$14,2532019Revenue 2022: $73,689Expenses 2022: $86,359Net Income 2022: -$12,6702022Revenue 2024: $86,058Expenses 2024: $82,393Net Income 2024: $3,6652024

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$67,273
Expenses$81,843
Net Income-$14,570
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Jun 13, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$234,294
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The american legion post #18 provides a meeting place and services for veterans and their families. These veterans, in return, provide services for the community at large, to help promote patriotism and citizenship.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$263,512$247,621▼ $15,891
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$140,222$125,652▼ $14,570
Loans From Officers Directors$81,667$81,667→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$20,368$20,368→ $0
Inventories for Sale or Use$11,670$0▼ $11,670
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$-351$8,813▲ $9,164
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$600$600→ $0
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$275,431$257,034▼ $18,397
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$32,831$29,347▼ $3,484
Other Liabilities$343$0▼ $343
Total Liabilities$114,841$111,014▼ $3,827
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$160,590$146,020▼ $14,570
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$275,431$257,034▼ $18,397

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$97,157$138,963$236,120
Buildings$61,942$133,280$195,222
Other Land Buildings$3,731$96,556$100,287
Land$82,618-$82,618
Equipment$2,173$61,069$63,242
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay89th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Bill PattersonDirector
Ed PianeDirector
George PohlmannDirector
Joe MockusDirector
Richard FeifarAdjutant
Mike BachmannChaplain
Dan SulichFinance
Shawn McelweeHistorian
Tom JostJunior Vice
Michael MeyersPost Command
Victor MartinkaSenior Vice
Frank DigiovanniService
Jim WiggintonSgt at Arms
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$30,208
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$37,065
All Other Contributions
$18,124
Change in Net Assets
$-14,570
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$72,155
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$7,069
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$2,619
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Payments to Affiliates---$13,176
All Other Expenses---$12,441
Depreciation Depletion---$9,196
Other Salaries and Wages---$6,395
Fees for Services Legal---$5,600
Insurance---$4,127
Other Expenses---$3,475
Advertising---$2,858
Grants to Domestic Orgs---$2,619
Office Expenses---$2,544
Interest---$1,851
Payroll Taxes---$674
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$81,843
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
Yes
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Gaming Gross Income$37,322
Gaming Direct Expenses$7,306
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$81,667$81,667→ $0
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
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
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

“American legion post #18 was organized with members.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

“The members of american legion post #18 elects its officers and directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7B

“Decisions are made by the members of american legion post #18 at their monthly meetings.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Each officer and director receives a copy of form 990 and 990-t to review before the return is filed. If they have questions, the accounting firm, which prepared the return, is requested to come to a meeting to answer those questions.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Although american legion post #18 is still working on some of its governing documents, such as a whistleblower and conflict of interest document. Many documents, such as the post's history, membership information, events, benefits, etc. Are posted on the post's website www.alegion18.org. All governing documents will be posted there in the future.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
AMERICAN LEGION JOHN OLSON POST #18
EIN
23-7298454
Phone
8158384515
Address
15052 ARCHER AVENUE, LOCKPORT, IL 60441

Signing Officer

Name
Michael Meyers
Title
Commander
Phone
8158384515
Signed
2019-06-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Michael Meyers
Formed
1939
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
13
Employees
2
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Wermer Rogers Doran & Ruzon LLC
Address
755 ESSINGTON ROAD, JOLIET, IL 60435-2845
Preparer
Mary E Lancaster
Phone
8157306250
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Utilities - gas 2,601. Scavenger services 2,173. Repairs and maintenance 2,110. Bank fees 1,440. Catering & band 1,162. Postage 1,006. Security expense 708. Equipment rental 497. Exterminating expense 403. Auto expense 301. Dues and subscriptions 29. Penalties 11.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2DECISIONS ARE MADE BY THE MEMBERS OF AMERICAN LEGION POST #18 AT THEIR MONTHLY MEETINGS.
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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$257,034
Liabilities
$111,014
Net assets
$146,020
Revenue
$67,273
Expenses
$81,843
Net income
-$14,570
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.08$1.29$0.79$0.86$0.82$0.04
2022Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.01$1.21$0.80$0.74$0.86$0.13
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.38$1.06$1.32$0.98$1.12$0.14
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.57$1.11$1.46$0.67$0.82$0.15
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.75$1.15$1.61$0.69$0.96$0.27
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.02$1.14$1.87$0.81$0.92$0.11
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.03$1.05$1.98$1.20$1.09$0.11
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.96$0.78$2.18$0.79$1.07$0.28
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.07$0.61$2.46$0.77
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.07$0.52$2.55$0.90