Civic Intelligence

American Legion Post 97 Dekalb

EIN 35-0791094 • 501(c)19 • Auburn, IN

Profile

We associate ourselves together for the following purposes: to uphold and defend the constitution of the united states of america; to maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate a 100 percent americanism; to preserve the memories and incidents of our association in the great wars; to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation; to combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses; to make right the master of might; to promote peace and goodwill on earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy; to consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.

PO Box 650Auburn, IN 46706

www.alpost97.com

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

42nd percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 42% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)19 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

39th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 39% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)19 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

41st percentile

3.2%

Higher net margin than 41% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)19 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

15th percentile

-6.4%

Faster asset growth than 15% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)19 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

53rd percentile

8.6%

Faster revenue growth than 53% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)19 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets42nd percentile

Assets

Up

$771,753

Up $14,856 (+2.0%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$1,587

Down $102 (-6.0%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$770,166

Up $14,958 (+2.0%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue39th percentileNet Margin41st percentile

Revenue

Up

$464,206

Up $134,606 (+41%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$449,248

Down $1,063 (-0.2%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$14,958

Up $135,669 (+112%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth15th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2013: $485,921Liabilities 2013: $3,973Net Assets 2013: $481,9482013Assets 2014: $486,636Liabilities 2014: $3,627Net Assets 2014: $483,0092014Assets 2015: $537,413Liabilities 2015: $2,531Net Assets 2015: $534,8822015Assets 2016: $618,824Liabilities 2016: $2,667Net Assets 2016: $616,1572016Assets 2017: $693,545Liabilities 2017: $2,502Net Assets 2017: $691,0432017Assets 2018: $752,609Liabilities 2018: $3,179Net Assets 2018: $749,4302018Assets 2019: $722,484Liabilities 2019: $1,754Net Assets 2019: $720,7302019Assets 2020: $639,273Liabilities 2020: $664Net Assets 2020: $638,6092020Assets 2021: $897,583Liabilities 2021: $1,126Net Assets 2021: $896,4572021Assets 2022: $880,878Liabilities 2022: $4,959Net Assets 2022: $875,9192022Assets 2023: $756,897Liabilities 2023: $1,689Net Assets 2023: $755,2082023Assets 2024: $771,753Liabilities 2024: $1,587Net Assets 2024: $770,1662024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$771,753
Liabilities$1,587
Net Assets$770,166
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth53rd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2013: $133,952Expenses 2013: $167,416Net Income 2013: -$33,4642013Revenue 2014: $174,529Expenses 2014: $173,468Net Income 2014: $1,0612014Revenue 2015: $231,699Expenses 2015: $179,826Net Income 2015: $51,8732015Revenue 2016: $255,451Expenses 2016: $174,176Net Income 2016: $81,2752016Revenue 2017: $303,627Expenses 2017: $228,741Net Income 2017: $74,8862017Revenue 2018: $283,584Expenses 2018: $225,197Net Income 2018: $58,3872018Revenue 2019: $261,798Expenses 2019: $290,498Net Income 2019: -$28,7002019Revenue 2020: $276,957Expenses 2020: $359,078Net Income 2020: -$82,1212020Revenue 2021: $593,683Expenses 2021: $335,835Net Income 2021: $257,8482021Revenue 2022: $393,399Expenses 2022: $413,937Net Income 2022: -$20,5382022Revenue 2023: $329,600Expenses 2023: $450,311Net Income 2023: -$120,7112023Revenue 2024: $464,206Expenses 2024: $449,248Net Income 2024: $14,9582024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$464,206
Expenses$449,248
Net Income$14,958
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.

Open filing
Assets
$771,753
Liabilities
$1,587
Net assets
$770,166
Revenue
$464,206
Expenses
$449,248
Net income
$14,958
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$7.72$0.02$7.70$4.64$4.49$0.15
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$7.57$0.02$7.55$3.30$4.50$1.21
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$8.81$0.05$8.76$3.93$4.14$0.21
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$8.98$0.01$8.96$5.94$3.36$2.58
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$6.39$0.01$6.39$2.77$3.59$0.82
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$7.22$0.02$7.21$2.62$2.90$0.29
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.53$0.03$7.49$2.84$2.25$0.58
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.94$0.03$6.91$3.04$2.29$0.75
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.19$0.03$6.16$2.55$1.74$0.81
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.37$0.03$5.35$2.32$1.80$0.52
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.87$0.04$4.83$1.75$1.73$0.01
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.86$0.04$4.82$1.34$1.67$0.33
Latest Detailed Filing

The latest 2024 filing currently has linked XML that has not been fully parsed yet. Showing the latest detailed filing from 2022 below.

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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
Nov 14, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$3,771,989
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

We associate ourselves together for the following purposes: to uphold and defend the constitution of the united states of america; to maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate a 100 percent americanism; to preserve the memories and incidents of our association in the great wars; to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation; to combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses; to make right the master of might; to promote peace and goodwill on earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy; to consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.

SEE SCHEDULE O

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$896,457$875,919▼ $20,538
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$518,784$508,643▼ $10,141
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$376,249$368,235▼ $8,014
Inventories for Sale or Use$2,550$4,000▲ $1,450
Total Assets$897,583$880,878▼ $16,705
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,126$4,959▲ $3,833
Total Liabilities$1,126$4,959▲ $3,833
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$896,457$875,919▼ $20,538
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$897,583$880,878▼ $16,705

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$260,408$269,333$529,741
Equipment$21,974$190,567$212,541
Other Land Buildings$39,352$90,360$129,712
Land$46,501-$46,501
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Joe Felber1st Vice COM
Philip Szeman1st Vice COM
Thomas Emerick2nd Vice COM
Leonard BaughmanAdjutant
William TowleCommander
Dennis MeshbergerFinance Offi
John SandbergFinance Offi
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$12,107
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$55
Other Revenue
$381,237
All Other Contributions
$3,564
Change in Net Assets
$-20,538
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$233,474
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$119,925
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$60,538
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs---$113,711
Occupancy---$78,728
Other Salaries and Wages---$56,145
Depreciation Depletion---$28,010
Fees for Services Other---$21,005
Advertising---$12,802
Payments to Affiliates---$12,135
Insurance---$9,194
Grants to Domestic Individuals---$6,214
Conferences and Meetings---$6,149
Payroll Taxes---$4,393
Other Expenses---$2,831
All Other Expenses---$2,492
Office Expenses---$2,261
Fees for Services Legal---$48
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$413,937
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Our Turn to ServeRoanoke, IN-Comfort Dogs Ptsd$30,269
Veterans National Memorial ShrineFort Wayne, IN-Museum Support$12,510
Fop Dekalb County Lodge 196Auburn, IN-K-9 Assistance$10,000
American Legion Department of inIndianapolis, IN-Legacy Fund$6,000
4th District Sons of American LegAuburn, IN-Sons of American Leg$5,750
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
Yes
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Gaming Gross Income$3,592,615
Gaming Direct Expenses$3,269,543
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 6

“The organization has members”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 7A

“MEMBERS ELECT OFFICERS”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 7B

“Governance decisions are subject to member approval”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“Form 990 is distributed to all executive board members prior to the executive board meeting for their review. Any questions or comments that may arise are then discussed during the meeting.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“The organization makes available upon request a copy of any tax return - form 990 or policy. The copies are not permitted to leave the american legion facility and must be reviewed in the presence of the finance officer.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
American Legion Post 97 Dekalb
EIN
35-0791094
Phone
2609253297
Address
PO BOX 650, AUBURN, IN 46706

Signing Officer

Name
Dennis Meshberger
Title
Finance Officer
Phone
2609253297
Signed
2023-11-14

Organization Details

Principal Officer
William Towle
Formed
1977
Legal Domicile
In
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
10
Volunteers
51

Preparer

Firm
Perkins Schaffer Cpas Inc
Address
1208 LINCOLN HIGHWAY E, NEW HAVEN, IN 46774
Preparer
Adam W Schaffer CPA
Phone
2604933929
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“We associate ourselves together for the following purposes: to uphold and defend the constitution of the united states of america; to maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate a 100 percent americanism; to preserve the memories and incidents of our association in the great wars; to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation; to combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses; to make right the master of might; to promote peace and goodwill on earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy; to consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.”

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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION CONTRIBUTED 113,711 TO AREA CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND 6,214 TO 6 INDIVIDUALS DURING 2022.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0WE ASSOCIATE OURSELVES TOGETHER FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES: TO UPHOLD AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; TO MAINTAIN LAW AND ORDER; TO FOSTER AND PERPETUATE A 100 PERCENT AMERICANISM; TO PRESERVE THE MEMORIES AND INCIDENTS OF OUR ASSOCIATION IN THE GREAT WARS; TO INCULCATE A SENSE OF INDIVIDUAL OBLIGATION TO THE COMMUNITY, STATE AND NATION; TO COMBAT THE AUTOCRACY OF BOTH THE CLASSES AND THE MASSES; TO MAKE RIGHT THE MASTER OF MIGHT; TO PROMOTE PEACE AND GOODWILL ON EARTH; TO SAFEGUARD AND TRANSMIT TO POSTERITY THE PRINCIPLES OF JUSTICE, FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY; TO CONSECRATE AND SANCTIFY OUR COMRADESHIP BY OUR DEVOTION TO MUTUAL HELPFULNESS.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3GOVERNANCE DECISIONS ARE SUBJECT TO MEMBER APPROVAL
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO ALL EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO THE EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING FOR THEIR REVIEW. ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS THAT MAY ARISE ARE THEN DISCUSSED DURING THE MEETING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE ORGANIZATION MAKES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST A COPY OF ANY TAX RETURN - FORM 990 OR POLICY. THE COPIES ARE NOT PERMITTED TO LEAVE THE AMERICAN LEGION FACILITY AND MUST BE REVIEWED IN THE PRESENCE OF THE FINANCE OFFICER.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
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